The Chinese government is working hard to present a picture of a nation enjoying prosperity and free of ethnic or cultural conflict, but there are persistent signs hostility to the dominant Han majority is widespread . The city of Kashgar lies on the old Silken Road which historically was a gateway to the West and […]

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it is very unusual for the Chinese government ever to admit there are problems between officials and the general public which they view as an admission of failure on their part. The official version of most events ordinarily attributes any violent display of anger as instigated by outside sources. However, in a remarkable display of […]

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The modern world offers new opportunities for people to express their anger when living in an authoritarian society. The Chinese government still refuses to recognize imposing dictatorial procedures invariably damages its legitimacy and police and the army can never be a substitute for the right of people to express their views. Riots and demonstrations have […]

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The recently elected Taiwan government of President Mai Ying-jeou has undertaken efforts to improve its nations relations with China and apparently this has raised concerns in Washington D.C. Taiwan and China signed new agreements to increase flights between the two areas and to allow more Chinese tourists to visit the island. According to Chiang Pin-kung, […]

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Chinese students clashed with security forces at a military school in eastern China over a dispute about their degrees. About fifty students were wounded in last week’s dispute at the Artillery Corps Institute in Nanjing. “They mercilessly beat the students” said Liu Qijun, parent of one of those sent to the hospital. The outbreak occurred […]

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The Chinese government continues its stonewalling policy of denying there are any problems in Tibet rather than admitting mistakes were made and they will be addressed in the future. Such an approach would be welcomed by the world as evidence China is pursuing the path of democracy. Instead, Quan Bo, of the Chinese Mission to […]

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The world has responded with concern and assistance after the Chinese earthquakes which devastated regions of the nation and left thousands dead. There was an ourpouring of love and warmth as anti-Chinese feelings began to vanish. Instead of building on those positive feelings toward China, the government has decided to once again engage in a […]

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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of Australia raised an interesting and far reaching proposal by calling for nations of Asia and the Pacific to envision their own version of the European Union. He noted how the EU has enabled nations that formerly were enemies to come together in friendship and cooperation. “I believe it is time […]

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The Chinese government wants to make clear that any terrorist who plans to attend the Olympic Games is not welcome in China. Foreigners are being provided a special guide which is available online. It makes clear, “foreigners must repsect Chinese laws while in
China and must not harm China’s national security or damge the social order.” […]

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One of the legacies of the Bush administration will be tensions it has created with Russia and now with China over creation of anti-missile defense systems. The United States is establishing an anti-missile defense system located in Poland and the Czech Republic which ostensibly is aimed at thwarting North Korean and Iranian missiles from attacking […]

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