‘The Boat Rocker’: An Unsettling Book About the Moral Dimensions of Modern Journalism
Nov 19, 2016 How timely it is to read this strange, intense novel from Ha Jin about the glories and limits of the press A former soldier in the Chinese army who chose to stay in the US after the Tiananmen Square massacre, Ha Jin has lived and worked under two very different sets of rules A former Chinese army soldier who chose to stay in the U.China, ‘Think Carefully’ Because Whatever You Do, ‘America Will Still Do Business With You’
Oct 2, 2014 The "Colbert Report" host weighs in on the historic Hong Kong protests (which alarmingly may become "Tiananmen Square 2.0"), warning China to put a lot of thought into its response to the demonstrations.
The Rules of Revolt
Jun 9, 2014 There are fundamental lessons to be taken from the protests that swept through China 25 years ago, ignited by the student occupation of Tiananmen Square Revolutions differ, but most have similar dynamics There are fundamental lessons to be taken from the protests that swept through China 25 years ago, ignited by the student occupation of Tiananmen Square.
Remembering Tiananmen Square, Sometimes in Secret
Jun 5, 2014 In mainland China, commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown is not permitted, and Wednesday's 25th anniversary was no exception. However, that didn't stop some resourceful Chinese citizens from coming up with creative ways to flout their government's policy.
Truthdigger of the Week: Gao Yu
Jun 2, 2014 The journalist's detention before the 25th anniversary of the slaughter at Tiananmen Square shows the Chinese government's determination to repress those pursuing democracy.The journalist's detention before the 25th anniversary of Tiananmen Square shows the Chinese government's determination to repress those pursuing democracy.
