Today marked the beginning of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue under Obama Administration. The meetings are considered to be important even though they may not yield immediate results. … [Read more...] about First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
(Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
Most likely your answer is neither. It is human nature to assume him/herself is unbiased. Both the bashers and apologists have been brain washed. They will not listen to a different point of view, let alone discuss with you with open minds. Depending on the topic I could be guilty as charged. I wrote a piece in comparing human right between China and US. I have the … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival
This week, several Chinese directors, including world-renowed independent film director Jia Zhangke, abruptly withdrew their works from screening at the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival, which starts today and runs through Aug. 9. Organizers of the Melbourne International Film Festival touts the festaival as “a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 … [Read more...] about Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival
WSJ: to Indian "kids": Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?
I am sorry to say, WSJ has really gone to the extreme. On their "China" section, they have an article titled, "Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?" … [Read more...] about WSJ: to Indian "kids": Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?
(Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
The ethnic protests and clashes in China's westernmost region of Xinjiang on 5-6 July 2009 and the following days have caused around 200 deaths. The deadly violence, mainly between the Uyghur (and Muslim) population and the Han Chinese - but also involving the security forces killing some protesting Uyghurs, in circumstances that are not yet clear - has shocked and polarised … [Read more...] about (Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations