Posts Tagged ‘ Li Yinhe ’

"Thoughts on Democracy"

October 3, 2009
By C. Custer

The following is a translation of this post by Li Yinhe, the famous sociologist, sexologist, and widow of Wang Xiaobo. Emphasis and links were added by ChinaGeeks for the purposes of context and clarity. Translation In these past few years, following on the heels of China’s economic success, the topic of democracy has begun...
Read more »

Tags: ,
Posted in Philosophy, Politics, Translations | 5 Comments »

Li Yinhe: "Criticizing the Sex Double Standard"

August 17, 2009
By C. Custer

The sex double standard oppresses women, forcing them to inhibit themselves and hate their bodies. Even worse, it makes women lose feeling free and independent in their actions, they don’t dare to pursue happiness, and can only live numb and inhibited.
Read more »

Tags: ,
Posted in Culture, Opinions, Translations | 32 Comments »

"An Open Letter to the Kunming M.P.C. Secretary"

July 25, 2009
By C. Custer

The following is a translation of this post by Li Yinhe. Dear Kunming Municipal Party Committee Complaints Secretary, I want to discuss with you the Kunming Elementary School student prostitution case, the Chen Yan prostitution case that followed it, and the father-accommodated prostitution case. According to my analysis of the interviews of reporters, there...
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in Politics, Translations | No Comments »

“Beauty and Ugliness"

May 16, 2009
By C. Custer

It was the first time unadulterated music had ever plucked at my heartstrings like that. Tears came, and I quickly wiped them away, trying valiantly to keep my body from shaking from the trembles that accompany sobs, afraid that those sitting behind me might see. In the past, I had heard of people who...
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in Translations | 2 Comments »

"On Driving Out Villains and Protecting the People"

April 16, 2009
By C. Custer

I went to visit Xiaobo's grave . A wind sprung up suddenly, and light pink flower petals -- I don't know if they were cherry or peach blossoms -- floated down one after another. I thought of Xiaobo's life, just like this flower: after blooming magnificently, it floats softly...
Read more »

Tags: ,
Posted in Culture, Translations | 5 Comments »

Li Yinhe and The Limits of Nationalism

March 27, 2009
By C. Custer

I saw a report online about Unhappy China. I still haven't seen the book, nor do I want to read it, I'll just sweep an eye over it and comment; I've heard that inside it attacks liberal intellectuals, including Wang Xiaobo and me. I only have two comments on the kind of books that...
Read more »

Tags: ,
Posted in Translations | 23 Comments »