Here is something interesting. Please read to the end. Tibetan Leader's Secession Talk Stirs Furor PARIS (AFP) — The Dalai Lama has touched off a political uproar by expressing sympathy for Tibetans who want to secede from China. His comments have made him a darling of exiled Tibetans, a target of abuse on Chinese state television and a target of criticism from regional … [Read more...] about other foot, form of flattery, crab meat
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Translation:Development is the best way to preserve Tibetan culture
Since this is the last day of what seems like Tibet month - I figure I'll squeeze in one more post on Tibet before the end of the month. Below is a translation by Allen of an article recently published by Han Fang Ming in Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao. Han is a member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). CPPCC plays an advisory role to the Chinese … [Read more...] about Translation:Development is the best way to preserve Tibetan culture
Perception vs. Reality?
I was reading an opinion column in the Washington Post that contained information I thought might be of interest to the group. It concerned a BBC World View poll showing how countries view each other, either positively or negatively and the percentages of each. It was interesting to see not only how countries viewed each other, but also how the view a country has of itself … [Read more...] about Perception vs. Reality?
Friday Musings on China's Bad Press in the West
I have been thinking about two questions about China's image in the Western Media (AKA "international public opinion"). Question 1: Why is China portrayed as either collapsing ("this time it's over for China", "chaos") or menacing (the "China threat") so prevalently (despite notable exceptions)? Why these particular traits? Question 2: How should the Chinese (在朝和在野的中国人) react … [Read more...] about Friday Musings on China's Bad Press in the West
Should Chinese Leaders Learn to Speak Up More?
I think Chinese leaders are among the tamest leaders in the world. Despite being called "butchers of Beijing" (or much worse), constantly being maligned by a maniacal Western press, and even having one of its own be the target of a shoe throwing protester, leaders from the CCP continue to consistently keep up their cordial and composed demeanor. … [Read more...] about Should Chinese Leaders Learn to Speak Up More?