A reader of our blog asked this question on a previous thread: To Buxi and CLC: Thanks for your replies. WRT Tibetan independence, some Tibetans seek it, presumably as they see it to be to their benefit. PRC opposes it, as they see it as a detriment. I would like to explore the second part. I’ve read the historical justifications for Tibet being within China, such as the … [Read more...] about Tibet: Answers to a reader's questions
Western coverage begins to find balance
In recent weeks, Western press coverage has substantially changed in tone from earlier, one-sided demonized versions. One article today which, while still criticizing Beijing on human rights + Tibet issues, concludes there is another side of the Olympics story yet to be heard. Telegraph: New China basks in golden glow of Olympics … [Read more...] about Western coverage begins to find balance
Southern Weekly: New rules on "Release of Information"
Transparency in government remains one of the major obstacles in China's social and political reform. The Communist Party has publicly acknowledged the need for more transparency; only in the last 3-5 years has government offices at every level around the country begun to add press departments, issue press releases, and hold regularly press conferences. But this is only one … [Read more...] about Southern Weekly: New rules on "Release of Information"
Enviroment of China: Challenges and Hope
One of the most serious side effects of China's unprecedented growth is the rapid degeneration of her environment, as it was recently covered by the NYT's special series Choking on Growth. James Fallows has a long feature article in the June issue of the Atlantic entitled "China's Silver Lining,why soggy skies over Beijing represent the world's great environmental … [Read more...] about Enviroment of China: Challenges and Hope
Wang Xizhe bashes Hong Kong Olympic protests
Wang Xizhe is an active US-based Chinese dissident who's spent many years in opposition to the Communist government. He is co-chairman and founder of the China Democracy Party. Wang is rarely mentioned in the English press in the West, although he's very well known in the Chinese community. Many believe this is because he's allegedly refused to accept financing from American … [Read more...] about Wang Xizhe bashes Hong Kong Olympic protests