It seems the western media and Chinese blogosphere agree on one thing; Green Dam is not winning any popularity contests. Today, the Chinese government backed down on the mandatory usage of the software, though it will still come either pre-loaded or be included on a compact disc with all PCs sold on the mainland from July 1st. There are several problems associated with this … [Read more...] about Green Dam-Youth Escort
(Letter from pug_ster) 6/4 and Zhao Ziyang’s Chinese’ reactions around the World…
6/4 came and went and I came to this article about the Overseas Chinese' reactions to these this event. Much credit given to China Beat. http://thechinabeat.blogspot.com/2009/06/64-around-world.html I rather not discuss issues pertaining to Media nor from the Chinese dissidents living in that country but rather get a consensus of what the Overseas Chinese' reactions to 6/4 … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) 6/4 and Zhao Ziyang’s Chinese’ reactions around the World…
On my way to school, I saw beautiful flowers
admin's note: As Nimrod commented in an early thread, "the tankman photo was a snapshot ..., the whole incident is a lot more powerful than the snapshot; in the same way that the whole 1989 movement makes a more powerful statement than the snapshot of 6/4." Previously, we posted personal accounts of students from Tianjin or Shanghai to give readers a taste of the spread, both … [Read more...] about On my way to school, I saw beautiful flowers
(Letter) Taiwan To Accept Mainland Postgraduate Students
Ministry of Education: Post-graduate Study Should Be Open to Mainland Students Next Year From The Liberty Times: [Central News Agency] Deputy Minister of Education Lu Muling says, if the legislature is able to complete legal revision on university, professional studies, and cross-strait civic interaction, mainland students should be able to come to Taiwan for master's and PhD … [Read more...] about (Letter) Taiwan To Accept Mainland Postgraduate Students
(Letter from raventhorn4000) Political paradigm
A supernova occurring on July 4, 1054 formed the Crab Nebula, a well known supernova remnant in Taurus. The ancient Chinese recorded detailed observations. It was a previously unseen star that became for a time bright enough to be visible in the daytime. Some Native American Tribes also made records of the event. Around the same time, Venice, Genoa, and the Byzantine Empire … [Read more...] about (Letter from raventhorn4000) Political paradigm