In recent days, there have been widespread and unchallenged reports of Rebiya Kadeer's accusation in Japan that 10,000 Uighurs disappeared overnight in Urumqi on July 5. I can not find a transcript of Ms. Kadeer's press conference speech. The following, from the Guardian, is one of the more detailed and also seemingly the most critical account of her accusation: "Almost 10,000 … [Read more...] about The mathematics of 10,000 disappearing Uighurs: refuting a refutation of Kadeer's claim
(Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
We do not let you be a loser! Your mistakes will be rewarded handsomely. When you bought clunkers that you should not have, we give you $4,000. When you had mortgage that you cannot afford, we're going to bail you out. When you lose your job, we extend your benefit. When you do not have saving, we give you free health care. When you have saving or a job, we punish you by … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
"Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"
According to an article on Sina.com, Xinhua reported Rebiya Kadeer's family in Xinjiang province has officially asked Kadeer to not organize violence: "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony." … [Read more...] about "Family asks Rebiya Kadeer not to organize violence, undermine harmony"
(Letter) China-America story compare
Here are two stories of neglect and abuse, both involving children: China: six year old locked in chick coop for a year US: three children locked motel bathroom for a year Thou oceans apart, both are tragic, inexcusable, and similar in terms of public reaction, sympathy for the victims, and reflection on each’s values. … [Read more...] about (Letter) China-America story compare
(Letter from John Morrison) China?
Hello to Fool's Mountain:Blogging for China. I have been watching the furor over the global economy for the past 8 months as a past time, being unemployed union carpenter since thanksgiving of '08. Much has been made of the "cause of this global crisis' mostly revolving around mindspeak from the economic community on Wallstreet. Television reports assure us daily that … [Read more...] about (Letter from John Morrison) China?