I had meant to post this sooner, but a quick Mid-Autumn Festival vacation trip got in the way. Admin previously provided me with several passages written by ksjqjy, the host of the Minkaohan forum, and I thought I would post some of them which dealt with religion, given the the timely relevance to Ramadan. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Damai) Oppose Belief Opportunists: My Thoughts On Modern-Day Uighur Christians
The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
Several bloggers here have asked that we start a discussion regarding which of the U.S. presidential candidates might be better for China - or at least, better for a solid U.S.-China relationship. … [Read more...] about The Next U.S. Administration and the Future of US-China Relationship
(Letter) The Chinese essay BBC was dared to publish (contrasting argumentation styles)
A Mr. Li sent this essay to the BBC and dared them to publish it. They did. Much thanks to EastSouthWestNorth for providing this English translation (See their post for additional translated reader comments.) … [Read more...] about (Letter) The Chinese essay BBC was dared to publish (contrasting argumentation styles)
(Letter) Chinese Netters react to Voice of Germany Suspending Chinese Editor Zhang Danhong
Chinese netters have reacted to the suspension of Voice of Germany's veteran editor Zhang Danhong for comments that were "too pro-China". Here's the backgrounder. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Chinese Netters react to Voice of Germany Suspending Chinese Editor Zhang Danhong
Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
In a previous discussion on Malaysia's ethnic politics, I was surprised (and dismayed) to sense the depth of dejection some ethnic Chinese in Malaysia may feel toward the political situation in Malaysia. There however may be hope. … [Read more...] about Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?