It has been three days since the sensational title "Authorities order bars not to serve black people" written by Tom Miller showed up in the supposedly reputable South China Morning Post. I used the phrase "supposedly reputable" because I don't read SCMP and really can't directly comment on it. However I vaguely remember someone, in one of the many blogs/forums discussing this … [Read more...] about The emperor has no clothes; South China Morning Post has no what?
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A victory for the rule of law: an untold story in China
Two months ago, major Western newspapers ran stories on laywers Jiang Tianyong and Teng Biao. These two have been working in the "rights defense" (维权) movement in China. Both have received extensive overseas praise and attention for their work defending dissidents and FLG practictioners. Both also offered to defend Tibetans implicated in the March riots. It all culminated … [Read more...] about A victory for the rule of law: an untold story in China
The danger of categorically accusing others of prejudice
Tom Miller of the South China Morning Post has generated somewhat doubtful outrages with an article alleging Beijing ordered bars not to serve blacks. For now, however, Beijing Boyce seems to have seriously deflated the credibility of Tom Miller's work. (H/T Danwei) … [Read more...] about The danger of categorically accusing others of prejudice
Ted Koppel on the People's Republic of Capitalism
Most Chinese and Sinophiles are probably already aware of this, but here's a reminder that Discovery channel is broadcasting a 4-part series, hosted by Ted Koppel, on the People's Republic of Capitalism. (Part 2 will be broadcast tonight, Thursday July 10th.) The general consensus (from both Chinese and overseas viewers) seems to be: interesting, reasonably well-done, but not … [Read more...] about Ted Koppel on the People's Republic of Capitalism
Wall Street Journal gets it wrong on Weng'an
A few days ago, an assistant working for the Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong emailed me an inquiry, asking for my thoughts on the Weng'an story. They were working on a story about the significance of citizen bloggers like Zola, and were interested in my input. Unfortunately, the version they finally went to press with is simply wrong. I usually am more politic on this blog, … [Read more...] about Wall Street Journal gets it wrong on Weng'an