Archive for April, 2010

The “Pigeon Bomb” Incident: Terrorism in China?

April 8, 2010
By C. Custer

A "pigeon bomb" explosion -- suspected to be a terrorist attack -- occurred in Shenzhen on the morning of March 31st. A pigeon of unknown origins with a bomb died to it flew to the northwest corner of the News Center Building near Futian and suddenly exploded.
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Catching Up With Ai Weiwei

April 7, 2010
By C. Custer
Catching Up With Ai Weiwei

More on Ai Weiwei's Sichuan earthquake project, his experience testifying in Tan Zuoren's case, and his thoughts on the retirement of Gao Zhisheng.
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Posted in Current Events, Translations, Video | 2 Comments »

Bob Dylan concert cancellation reveals Guardian’s bias

April 7, 2010
By Michele Scrimenti
Bob Dylan concert cancellation reveals Guardian’s bias

Guardian's hard-hitting reporting sheds light on Ministry of Culture's sinister plot to deprive China's 1.3 billion diehard Dylan fans of chance to see the rebellious rocker live on the Mainland.
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Zhang Wen: “Do You Really Believe in Democracy?”

April 6, 2010
By C. Custer
Zhang Wen: “Do You Really Believe in Democracy?”

"Just because someone involved in the discussions has also occasionally expressed passion for democracy, in the discussion they're labeled "democratic personages" and mocked by others when there is a difference of opinion between them. Because of this, democracy itself is called into question too."
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China Blogging and the Big, Stupid Echo Chamber

April 5, 2010
By C. Custer
China Blogging and the Big, Stupid Echo Chamber

The number of things we don't know and don't understand could fill vast tomes, and these tomes, when stacked, would form towering, ominous stelae, reminding netizens whose ships have docked or been dashed upon the rocks of our shores that while our words may be interesting, they are never infallible.
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Posted in China From the West, Internet | 16 Comments »

Hecaitou: “Happiness”

April 3, 2010
By C. Custer
Hecaitou: “Happiness”

"I like the internet, and I'm willing to throw all of my energy into it and toil for it. Doing something on the internet, whether it's a big or small thing, is what makes me happiest."
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Posted in Internet, Translations | 2 Comments »

Yang Hengjun: “Discussing the post-80s Generation” (Part 2)

April 2, 2010
By K. E. David
Yang Hengjun: “Discussing the post-80s Generation” (Part 2)

"The system of values a country embraces is inextricably linked to the fate of that country’s youth."
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Twitter and the Big, Stupid Echo Chamber

April 1, 2010
By C. Custer
Twitter and the Big, Stupid Echo Chamber

Twitter is a veritable who's who of Chinese dissidents, laid out for government agents on a pretty blue background. But there may be a bigger issue.
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Posted in Internet, Opinions, Politics, Translations | 15 Comments »