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Ai Weiwei Earthquake Project: "Muyu Diary"

November 1, 2009
By C. Custer

The following is a translation of this post on Ai Weiwei’s blog by one of his volunteers. The investigation, it seems, is ongoing, as is the harassment of investigators. And, as one might expect, the investigators are getting tired and, if Keke is any indication, beginning to snap a little. Muyu Diary The weather...
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The 200th Post!

October 31, 2009
By C. Custer

It seems like it hasn’t been that long since our 100th post, but here we are. This may be a rather long post, as I’ve been saving up a lot of nuts-and-bolts type stuff for this post rather than clogging up content posts with it, but please do take the time to read it....
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How to Deal With Violence in Schools?

October 29, 2009
By C. Custer

Recently, the video of the Shanghai schoolgirl beating one of her classmates has become very hot on the internet, I don't know whether you have seen it. Coincidentally, my cousin's child, a very well-behaved child, was also beaten a few days ago. The reason was that he didn't let another student with worse grades...
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"Attack those who seek audience with higher-ups"

October 27, 2009
By C. Custer
"Attack those who seek audience with higher-ups"

If the people and those who report were allowed to make slogan posters, I would make these: Attack illegal complaints/reports, protect the interests of the people complaining! Complaint departments mustn't dispute over trifles, shift responsibility, or respond slowly! Complaint departments must always have someone answering the phone, and that guy can't say...
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Why Western Media Mistakes Matter

October 27, 2009
By C. Custer

DISCLAIMER: Please read every word of this post carefully before commenting. Also, be aware that the post may be edited to address criticisms posed in the comments. Our hope is that this post will serve as our default explanation for any further questions on the topic, and as such, want to address any criticisms...
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Posted in Opinions, Politics | 73 Comments »

Flagrant Misrepresentation in the Guardian

October 24, 2009
By C. Custer

Lets say you’re a journalist. You’ve got a story about how the Chinese government recently executed several Tibetans who were arrested in connection with the riots that happened last year. Your lede reads thusly: “Chinese authorities have carried out their first executions of Tibetans in connection with the deadly riots that swept Lhasa last...
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Posted in China From the West, Opinions | 49 Comments »

Discussion Section: Illegal China Metaphors

October 23, 2009
By C. Custer

The China Digital Times pointed us in the direction of this BBC article: “African view: China’s New Long March“. Sigh. Is commercial practice and Chinese diplomacy in Africa really that similar to the actual Long March? No, it isn’t, but we can’t blame the BBC. They’re not exactly alone. Have a look: Teng’s New...
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Posted in China From the West, Discussion Section, Opinions | 21 Comments »

Fanfou is Coming Back

October 21, 2009
By C. Custer
Fanfou is Coming Back

has stopped for 105 days, two co-workers have left, but we are still here. Fanfou will come back.
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Posted in Science and Technology, Translations | No Comments »

Only By Suffering Can We Become Known

October 20, 2009
By C. Custer

A colleague forwarded us this New York Times story about the recent Frankfurt book fair, at which the tensions between China and the West were very much on display. The Times has tagged it as “uneasy engagement”, and we couldn’t think of a more apropos phrase to describe the conference. Government representatives, dissident writers,...
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"Am I a Master Criminal?"

October 18, 2009
By C. Custer

Their searching me out to speak with me came from good intentions. They advised me: next time, be a little more discreet, don't write this kind of blog post. I said, when I see or encounter injustice and inequality, if I don't even dare to speak about it, ignore it, adopt a superior attitude...
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