On a previous thread, Otto Kerner poses some excellent questions on Tibet. (Here is an earlier thread with a reader's questions about Tibet.) I give an attempt at addressing these questions below. I hope others will contribute their thoughts as well. … [Read more...] about Even more reader questions on Tibet
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Quiz: What kind of Chinese are you?
Take the little quiz below, and find out what kind of Chinese you are (politically). The questions and answers give great insight into the common points of conflict that divide the "left" and the "right" amongst Chinese. … [Read more...] about Quiz: What kind of Chinese are you?
More on Tibet and Wang Lixiong – Another reader's questions
One of our readers, JL wrote this in an earlier thread: So Tibet is very similar to the European colonies. Researching this is my day job so I can provide you more references if you want. And I’m disappointed that you would deny it because you think “its dangerous” to do so. I thought you were interested objective reality? My point here is not that Tibet should be independent, … [Read more...] about More on Tibet and Wang Lixiong – Another reader's questions
Who is Tang Buxi?
A regular poster asked me to talk a little about myself in a previous thread. I don't want to get into a long discussion of my history, life, and professional resume (or at least not at this time). But I do want to explain why I'm active here, and why I'm contributing to this blog. … [Read more...] about Who is Tang Buxi?
Tibet: Answers to a reader's questions
A reader of our blog asked this question on a previous thread: To Buxi and CLC: Thanks for your replies. WRT Tibetan independence, some Tibetans seek it, presumably as they see it to be to their benefit. PRC opposes it, as they see it as a detriment. I would like to explore the second part. I’ve read the historical justifications for Tibet being within China, such as the … [Read more...] about Tibet: Answers to a reader's questions