What is interesting is how another critic of the Chinese government, former high-ranking official Bao Tong, has been treated. The Times reports that the fact he has not had any action taken against him (so far) is a sign that he can still be protected by reformists within the CCP. A translated version of Bao’s essay can be found on the Radio Free Asia website. Continue reading »
Jan 04
minipost-(Letter) China rattled by Sun King attack
Written by: guest | Filed under:-mini-posts, politics | Tags:China, political reform
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An entry by Steve in late December discussed a petition signed by over 2000 Chinese people calling for democracy and human rights in the PRC. At least some of these prominent citizens were subsequently arrested, like Liu Xiaobo
Jan 04
minipost-(Letter) What if the Dalai Lama returned to Tibet as a private citizen? Some details …
Written by: Otto Kerner | Filed under:-mini-posts | Tags:dalai lama, Panchen Lama, tibet
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In a recent letter, I wondered aloud if it might be possible for the Dalai Lama to retire from politics and return to Tibet as a private, nonpolitical citizen. Is it possible that the goodwill created by such a move could prove more productive in the long-run than political negotiations would?
I got to thinking about some of the details that would need to be settled in order for this to be possible. I came up with eight specific points, although the eighth is a bit of an epilogue and would not be implemented until the government decides things are going well. Continue reading »
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