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I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China. It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Wang Yang
Xi’s Empty Words Harm the Nation
(Tom is unable to post his piece at the moment. Yaxue substitutes.) Xi Jinping created quite a stir with his recent trip to Guangdong province, which has been seen by many as a demonstration of his determination to continue with … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged corruption, Deng Xiaoping, Guangdong, property declaration by officials, Wang Yang, Xi Jinping, Yu Zhengsheng
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You should be reading People’s Daily – The Party’s paper is the best tool for activists
I think to many observers of China, People’s Daily (PD) has little worth outside of restating the Party line. They pretend that it is a reconstruction of the Ministry of Truth from 1984, whose only purpose lies in creating “truth.” … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Activism, Bo Xilai, China, Chinese language, Global Times, Google, Ministry of Truth, newspapers, People's Daily, Wang Yang
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Are the Two Meetings pointless? – Writing laws that won’t be enforced
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
