human rights,

so they say.
and they won’t let beijing have a day of peace. and australian PM promises to “take up the issue of human rights when I (he) attends Beijing Olympics”
I don’t know why, but I am exceptionally irritated by all these demonstrations and athletes pledging to do their part/make a speech/do something ridiculous at Olympics [...]

Wild Swans – Jung Chang

This must be one of the most gorgeous book ever. Gorgeous, not for its language but simply for its story. It was no mere narration of family history but an ingenious weaving of a nation’s history with a family’s struggle. What really impressed me was her acute analysis of the political developments within China during [...]

Crying for China

I told myself never to forget; and I doubt I will ever forget the sight of Chinese Christians standing on the stage of the indoor stadium crying and worshipping the Lord; singing “How Great Thou Art” in Mandarin. Their hunger and passion for the things denied them will put us to shame. Even pastor benny [...]