China Segment

Feds’ blog about life in China, living in Shanghai

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The Han Manifest Destiny

August 21st, 2009 · No Comments

After over month, things have calmed down in Xinjiang a little, and I thought it was time to consider China’s ethnic groups and the relations between them, hopefully in a well-reasoned way… sorry, no sarcasm in this post.
China is a multicultural, multiethnic country dominated by a Han majority of about 91%. Our notions of [...]

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Tags: Culture & Language · History · Law Order & Politics

Olympic Protests Are Nothing New (and will continue)

April 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Dear China,
You’re not alone. There are always protesters at the Olympics. I’m sure that won’t make you feel much better about it, but what can I tell you - that’s life as a member of the world community.
Canada, yes even quiet, nice, Canada is planning for protests during the Winter Olympics in 2010. [...]

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Tags: Law Order & Politics

China and Nationalism

April 17th, 2008 · No Comments

China Segment has to say something about this: the tyranny of the masses isn’t just an American phenomenon. It is present in China too.
For example: a Chinese American was seen marching with pro-Tibetan demonstrators in San Francisco last week. He was spotted and his address, telephone number, etc. was put up on various [...]

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Tags: Law Order & Politics · Views on China