Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, recently precautioned other Chinese leaders of "chaos unless correct path is taken." Wu's key point is that China should not blindly follow others' political systems for the sake of following. Rather, China should advance one suiting her own conditions. He even pointedly said, "on the basis of … [Read more...] about Wu Bangguo on “multi party rule” ruffles some feathers in the West
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What next for Egypt?
Egypt is in the midst of a revolution (China Daily reporting "Egypt to finish constitution amendments in 10 days"), and everyone on the planet is genuinely curious how the country will evolve (The Economist ponders, "Where now for Egypt and the region?"). We should put things into perspective though. A new constitution and a newly elected government few months from now is … [Read more...] about What next for Egypt?
The Narrative on the Egyptian “Uprising” / “Revolution”
For the last three weeks, we witnessed something extraorgdinary in the Egypt. A unpopular leader is finally brought down by revolts in the street. A gallant people finally brought a hated tyrrant down to his knees. Yet, if one really think about it, even by the most optimistic of figures, at most (perhaps) one million people at one time or another added together protested … [Read more...] about The Narrative on the Egyptian “Uprising” / “Revolution”
Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
Before this year really gets going (yes I know I have been out of commission from blogging for a while, a state which may continue for just a while longer), I thought I'd post my own little post reflecting on the Wikileaks incidient - which I think illustrate important issues relating to "freedom." The controversy over Wikileaks has evoked strong emotions on all sides here … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
William Hooper: “The Scientific Development Concept”
According to William Hooper, Western lead Democracy has peaked. He believes the baton will be passed unto China, and a new Age of Enlightenment, one that is going to be improved upon with China's concept of Scientific Development, will start. Those of you who observe China may know that this political philosophy was advanced and officially adopted into the CPC (Communist … [Read more...] about William Hooper: “The Scientific Development Concept”