Tag Archives: civil rights
The Rise of the Civil Society in the Wake of the Sichuan Earthquake
It has been more than a week since the deadly earthquake struck Sichuan Province. Among the debris, the enormous suffering and the heavy loss of lives, there rises the hope of an emerging civil society. Strong government and a weak society was a prominent feature in Chinese history. China was an agricultural society, and every [...]
Successful Earthquake Predictions in China
CAN AN EARTHQUAKE BE PREDICTED? Can. Period. “Earthquake prediction, though challenging, is not impossible, at least for some earthquakes” — American Geological Institute (AGI) WHAT IS A VALID PREDICTION FOR AN EARTHQUAKE? According to Wikipedia, a meaningful earthquake prediction must have all the following elements: Specific area; Specific magnitude or magnitude range; Specific time window; [...]
Sichuan Government Dispelled the Earthquake Rumor Earlier
Here is a screenshot of a page in the Sichuan Government Website. It claims to have restored order and peace after successfully dispelled the rumor of an incoming earthquake.
An Anti-CNN website?
Some Chinese netizens have launched a site called “anti-cnn.com” to vent their anger toward CNN. In a CNN report on the turmoil in Tibet dated on March 15, an accompanying picture of the report showed two army trucks on the street in Lhasa. Some Chinese netizens found the original picture from AFP, and condemned CNN [...]