The New York Times is at it again. For some recent expositions of their nutty 'journalism', make sure to also read: 1. "Fact Checking NYT’s Qi Chonghuai Jailed Journalist Story" 2. "'Catching Scent of Revolution, China Moves to Snip Jasmine' – Retarded Government or Retarded NYT?" This time the NYT reporter, Andrew Jacobs, lies about a Chinese journalist being detained by … [Read more...] about NYT says ‘Journalist Is Detained in China for Article on Sex Slaves,’ but journalist says not
No way to realize my ideas
I was recently browsing a collection of Adrian Fisk's portraits of ordinary Chinese people holding up placards expressing their thoughts. The photo of LUO ZhengChui caught my attention. She is a 30 year-old farmer in Yunnan Province. Her message (with couple of wrong Chinese characters) roughly translates to: After watching television, I have many ideas, but no way of … [Read more...] about No way to realize my ideas
Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”
Below is an Op-Ed from Fudan University professor and its Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli, titled, "A blow to Sino-US ties." It appeared in China Daily today. Over the last few days, I have noticed Chinese media taking a strong stance against the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, albeit this round being upgrades for F-16's. The Chinese see the U.S. once … [Read more...] about Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”
Chinese scholars propose human rights commission
A panel of experts from China University of Political Science and Law have proposed establishing an independent human rights commission in a recent forum attended by both Chinese and foreign human rights experts. (China Daily has more details.) If this proposal becomes enshrined in China's constitution, that'd be a really interesting development. Below are couple of key … [Read more...] about Chinese scholars propose human rights commission
Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off
The last time the U.S. sold weapons to Taiwan ($6.4 billion worth in January 2010) led to China suspending military-to-military contacts with the U.S.. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who also chairs Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence, has subsequently said in public the weapons sale was a mistake. In the news again, looks like Obama is approving the sales of upgrades to … [Read more...] about Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off