Ok - this is not exactly about China. But heck, it's been a big night! What are your thoughts about the election? Want to offer your predictions for the next four years (or eight if you are that high?) - esp. in terms of the global economy, energy policies, international politics, etc.? P.S. I want to say that I do feel for McCain. He is a great man and would have made a … [Read more...] about Obama Wins the U.S. Presidency!
How Can China Learn from India?
Recently we have had several good, vigorous debates on the proper role of human rights in the International Order - including in China in particular. In a recent thread, I even got to argue in the comments that the Chinese government is right to focus on issues of general human welfare (as embodied by its calls for a "peaceful and harmonious" society) rather than ideologies … [Read more...] about How Can China Learn from India?
(Letter) Embezzlement Fellon Receives Honoary Citizenship In New Zeland, Keeps 80 Million RMB
(h/t to Kiwi Blog) New Zeland recently granted honorary citizenship to Yan Yongmin(闫永明), ex-CEO of Golden Horse Pharmaceutical, wanted for embezzling 100 million RMB (20 million RMB was finally returned by NZ authority after 4 years.) what happened? It seems Falun Gong NZ, who is on the take from Yan, claims he might be persecuted if returned, and worked with couple NZ … [Read more...] about (Letter) Embezzlement Fellon Receives Honoary Citizenship In New Zeland, Keeps 80 Million RMB
(Letter) Being a Chinese American….
Being a first generation immigrant, I sometimes wonder what right do I have as a Chinese/Taiwanese American to voice my opinion on Chinese/Taiwanese politics. Seems like every forum I join, I always get accused of because I am an "American" I just don't get it. Of course being at a young age of 24, I took it as a personal attack. These last few months I have been part of this … [Read more...] about (Letter) Being a Chinese American….
(Letter from BI Yantao) China: Internet censorship tightened
As Beijing Olympics closed, the Internet censorship in China further tightened. Undeniably, this deterioration has affected and frustrated an increasing number of netizens in China. … [Read more...] about (Letter from BI Yantao) China: Internet censorship tightened