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Category Archives: China
Mainlanders join the yachting set
From SCMP: Caprice Lam took 90 minutes to close his first luxury-yacht sale – from the time the customer stepped aboard the 62-foot (19-metre) vessel on Hainan Island to the moment the bank wired the 35 per cent deposit. “I … Continue reading
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Chinese values at its best
With the Chinese New Year holidays behind us, the fascists in Peking continue to impress upon us their values, and what it really means to live in a harmonius society. This time by practicing what these lowlife cowards are best … Continue reading
Posted in China, Chinese Fascism
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Rule of law with Chinese characteristics
No day passes by without one of these fine examples of how the Sino-nazi legal system works. And these are only the rare cases that make the newspapers. We should give them the Olympics again, don’t you think? From South … Continue reading
Posted in China, Chinese Fascism
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The heritage of Confusius
The fascist regime in Peking has erected a statue of Confucius on the infamous square where thousands had been slaughtered in 1989. Not sure what the symbolism behind this is supposed to be, but obviously it is one of many … Continue reading
Posted in China, Chinese Fascism, News and Opinion
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Zhuhai smooths the waters for owners of luxury yachts
From South China Morning Post: Coastal city aims to become regional hub for pleasure boats Fiona Tam and Ng Kang-chung Updated on Oct 30, 2010 Luxury yacht owners, Zhuhai welcomes you.Hong Kong and Macau yachts will be able to sail … Continue reading
Posted in China, Hong Kong, Sailing and Cruising
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Sham trial does more harm than good, again
SCMP.com – Sham trial does more harm than good, again via SCMP.com – Sham trial does more harm than good, again.
Posted in Business, China, Chinese Fascism, Corruption, News and Opinion
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China: Crunch Time
An interesting article about China’s economy on STRATFOR, by Peter Zeihan: The global system is undergoing profound change. Three powers — Germany, China and Iran — face challenges forcing them to refashion the way they interact with their regions and … Continue reading
Beijing clears US warship to visit HK, but ties still tense
SCMP.com – Beijing clears US warship to visit HK, but ties still tense via SCMP.com – Beijing clears US warship to visit HK, but ties still tense.
Posted in China, Hong Kong, Maritime & Navy, News and Opinion
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Rio Tinto
The latest in the Rio Tinto affair. We don’t know how much they have been tortured, or how their families have been put under pressure, but there’s finally some movement in the case of the 4 Rio Tinto employees, which … Continue reading
Posted in China, Chinese Fascism, News and Opinion
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Blast at wealthy family’s fireworks show kills 20
SCMP.com – Blast at wealthy family’s fireworks show kills 20 via SCMP.com – Blast at wealthy family’s fireworks show kills 20. Another candidate for the Darwin awards.
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New law spells out military powers in time of war
SCMP.com – New law spells out military powers in time of war via SCMP.com – New law spells out military powers in time of war. The interesting part is taking control by the PLA of foreign invested industries. I guess … Continue reading
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Year of the Tiger
I just came back home from a relaxing week, camping out at Dianshan Lake. Away from the fireworks and noise of the city, that marked the coming of the new year of the Tiger. I did a bit of sailing … Continue reading
Expo 2010 censorship
Outside China practically nobody knows that this is the year of the world Expo in Shanghai. Outside of China, or actually more like outside of Shanghai, also practically nobody gives a sh1t. The U.S. initially was not even going to … Continue reading
Posted in Censorship, China, Cluster fucks, Environment, News and Opinion
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