What's got an effective range of about 200 meters, can move at a speed that would put a one legged jogger to shame, and has the potential to KILL US ALL?
While the death of any Human Being can be said to be a tragedy, there are some circumstances under which you can't help be see the loss of a Human life with something less than 100% sympathy. One such instance is the passing Han Shigen.
It's all Change for some of Taiwan's best know state owned enterprises. As of this week 5 of them are sporting new name. Names which are likely to upset Mainland China.
While such an event would not normally attract the attention of a (right wing/
One of the many truths in life is this "Perspective is everything".
Two people might witness the same event and see very different things. Just as this is true with people, it is also true with nations. Nations such as China and America.
While the pen might be mightier than the sword, it would appear that International PEN is not mightier than the visa that most Mainlanders require to travel to Hong Kong. Beijing keeps 20 writers and 1 doctor bottled up in order to silence them.
These days, when it comes to giving explanations for uncomfortable truths, there are two tactics that Beijing often like to use; "Play the victim" and "Blame the victim".