China is often regarded as a nation without Freedom of Speech - or at least a nation that disrespects Freedom of Speech, or a nation with serious infractions of Freedom of Speech. I have often argued that such disparaging conclusions rarely turn out to based on Freedom itself, but a disrespect of China's social, historical, and political contexts and current interests. I will … [Read more...] about Freedom of Speech: Case Study on That Medieval, Backward, Senseless French Law Against Insulting the French President
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William Hooper: “David Cameron Drums of War”
The following analysis came via William Hooper at the Oligarch. Much of it resonates with me. It is in response to the latest politics between the U.K. and the European mainland where U.K. is decidedly against Germany's and France's efforts in dealing with the Euro financial crisis. Hooper's characterization, eloquently, of U.K.'s latest actions is apt too, in my opinion, of … [Read more...] about William Hooper: “David Cameron Drums of War”
龙信明 BLOG: “Strauss-Kahn – Politics, Espionage & Journalistic Fraud”
(DeWang: Following is a well researched analysis of the high profile arrest in the U.S. of former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, and the subsequent falling apart of the prosecutions, sourced in its entirety from the 龙信明 BLOG.) Strauss-Kahn - Politics, Espionage & Journalistic Fraud Another Day in the Life of the US & Israel Editorial Editor's Note: Some of the … [Read more...] about 龙信明 BLOG: “Strauss-Kahn – Politics, Espionage & Journalistic Fraud”
A hint of the European invaders and looters in Forbidden City
Western travelers will likely wonder why these gold platings were scraped off in water vessels throughout Forbidden City. This is the last visible hint in Forbidden City that still remains today of the European invaders. The Yuanmingyuan (another location) remains in complete ruins as a reminder to the Chinese people. Each time some auction house in the West sells some … [Read more...] about A hint of the European invaders and looters in Forbidden City
Translation: I am sorry, but I am not boycotting French goods
Note: This is a translation of an essay published in the Chinese Youth On-Line (中青在线). This translation is meant to bring to readers' attention some of the diverse opinions publicly expressed in today's China. I came across it because it was highlighted as the number one piece in Sina's (新浪) opinion section. [UPDATE]: ESWN also has a translation of this article and some more. … [Read more...] about Translation: I am sorry, but I am not boycotting French goods