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I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China
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It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: linyi
Chen Guangcheng has landed in the US
For seven years Chen Guangcheng has been silenced in China for his role in opposing illegal forced abortions in Shandong province, that ended today with his arrival in the US. Even after his escape from thugs in Linyi, the gov’t … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Asia, Beijing, Chen Guangcheng, China, linyi, New York Times, Shandong, United States
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The escape of Chen Guangcheng is not a victory
Last week Chen Guangcheng entered a US embassy for the protection that the Chinese gov’t had failed to provide the innocent man. According to Chen’s friends, it was a step that Chen did not want to take. Today we will … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Beijing, Bo Xilai, Chen, Chen Guangcheng, China, freedom, Government, human rights, linyi, United States
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Christian Bale visited Linyi - Does foreign pressure mean anything to the Chinese gov’t?
As a China blogger, it’s a pretty big week, open rebellion in Wukan has attracted a flock of journalist, and then Hollywood star Christian Bale/Batman attempted to visit blind lawyer Chen Guangcheng. The big question floating around at the moment is … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Beijing, Chen, Chen Guangcheng, China, Christian Bale, Hollywood, human rights, linyi, Politics, Wukan
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