The CIA programs in Tibet, which were very effective in destabilizing it, did not succeed in Xinjiang. There were similar efforts made with the Uyghurs during the Cold War that never really got off the ground. In both cases you had religion waved as a banner in support of a desire for independence or autonomy […]
Xinjiang in 1997: The “China’s Chechnya” Crisis Read More »
Let’s have an insights on The Great Famine in China which remains a subject of intense debate and controversy, particularly around the accuracy of its reported death toll. During the late 1950s, leaders like Liu Shaoqi and Deng Xiaoping, who were disconnected from the harsh realities faced by local farmers, relied on inflated harvest figures
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Just as the humane man has no enemies, so States wishing to exercise humane authority must be the first to respect the norms they advocate, because leaders of high ethical reputation and great administrative ability are attractive to other states, and winning hearts and minds is more important than winning territory”. Mencius. 300 BC. Western
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Household Registration, Debt-Free Purchases, Enthusiastic Buyers, Beijing’s Strategy The resilience of Chinese real estate market, characterized by its unique resilience, operates under a system that effectively separates it from many global counterparts. This resilience is a product of strategic policies, strong government intervention, and the distinct hukou system that creates over 1,000 individual real estate
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The story of how America worsened the plight of the 90% reveals a troubling legacy of policy and intervention that thwarted global progress. In the post-war period, developmentalism offered a promising path for economic growth and social equity, benefiting many nations by fostering robust domestic markets and educational opportunities. However, the U.S., through strategic political
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Data-Driven Democracy: China’s Congress in Action People are supreme, the state is secondary and the Ruler is the least important: only those who please the people can rule. Mencius[1] In Roman politics, China’s Congress in Action citizens lost control of politicians after electing them. It’s one of the system’s greatest weaknesses and it is no wonder
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