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The fall of Bo Xilai and spreading rumors as civil disobedience in China

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Last night the Central Gov’t confirmed that rumors of Bo Xilai’s involvement in the death of a British national were true. The Party claims this as a victory that shows China as a country “ruled by law (and here),” even though … Continue reading →

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China is still a police state (?)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

For those who have never visited China, the country offers much more freedom than you are probably imagining. For those who’ve visited for quick trips, China is likely far more restrictive than what you’ve experienced. For most people in China, the … Continue reading →

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Are the Two Meetings pointless? - Writing laws that won’t be enforced

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Just in case you’ve been doing something else this week besides poring over China news, Monday marked the start of China’s annual Two Meetings (两会lianghui). Over 10 days, “representatives” (it is unclear who they actually represent) submit thousands of suggestions … Continue reading →

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