- written by Brandon It has been the case for well over 2000 years that with a huge population and rich diversities in custom, cuisines, dialects, culture, religions, ethnicities, and political views, it’s always a challenge for any Chinese government to unit its people. However, recent events provided the Central Empire another silver bullet in its arsenal to achieve just … [Read more...] about (Letter from Brandon) The Butterfly Effect – How to Unite the Chinese
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Tibetan exiles reaction to Shenzhen talks, Olympic torch
Lodi Gyari, one of the Dalai Lama's special envoys sent to Shenzhen, has issued the statement below in reference to the recent talks in Shenzhen. Most of the statement is a reiteration of the exile government's negotiating position, which few Chinese find acceptable in full. The idea that those directly involved in murder, vandalism, and assault on 3/14 can be released is … [Read more...] about Tibetan exiles reaction to Shenzhen talks, Olympic torch
Caijing Magazine: the challenges and opportunities of the Beijing Olympics
Written by Tang Buxi, May 4nd, 2008 Caijing is one of the best news magazines in China today. Its primary emphasis is on financial and economic issues, but it also touches upon social and political commentary. Its closest analogues might be the British Economist, or the American Wall Street Journal. I plan on making translated versions of Caijing articles a regular … [Read more...] about Caijing Magazine: the challenges and opportunities of the Beijing Olympics
Our Voice – Our Truth
Tang Buxi wrote this flyer the day before the Olympic Torch arrived in San Francisco. Who are you? We are human beings, first and foremost. Most of us are also ethnic Chinese; due to our personal ties and experiences in China, we more keenly understand why Beijing applied to host the Olympics, and why so many Chinese place significant weight on a successful Beijing … [Read more...] about Our Voice – Our Truth