Recovery from the Sichuan earthquake disaster continues apace. The level of support for the affected population has been truly remarkable – huge numbers of aid workers, soldiers, government officials and volunteers have worked tirelessly to provide food, clean water, accommodation, medicine and healthcare. Xinhua reports that the quake relief headquarters met for the 24th time … [Read more…]
A few examples: chinadaily.com.cn (English) 21cn.com (Chinese) sohu.com (Chinese)
Republican congressman Ron Paul issues unexpected defence of China. (from Xinhua: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-08/04/content_8934651.htm) WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — U.S. Republican congressman Ron Paul of Texas described the recent resolution by the House of Representatives on China’s human rights situation as “ill-conceived” and “hypocritical” and he urged the U.S. legislature to deal with human rights abuses in … [Read more…]
Xinhua: China unleashes clean revolution (1 August 2008) A report published on Friday hails China as the world’s leading renewable energy producer, overtaking more developed economies in exploiting valuable economic opportunities, creating green-collar jobs and leading development of critical low carbon technologies. The report was released by the Climate Group, an independent organization that works … [Read more…]
The Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist) (CPGB-ML) launched the Hands off China campaign at a spirited and militant rally in central London on the evening of Saturday 19 July, attended by some 50 people. The speakers were Comrades Harpal Brar, Chairman of the CPGB-ML; Jack Shapiro, veteran British communist and staunch friend of China … [Read more…]
US elections: McCain to meet Dalai Lama in Aspen The Dalai Lama, who in 1959 fled to India amid a failed uprising against Chinese troops, has met regularly with US presidents and congressional leaders, calling for support for Tibet’s struggle for autonomy from Beijing. In May, the Dalai Lama met with Gordon Brown, David Cameron … [Read more…]
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/20/content_8576443.htm Britain’s Communist Party launches “Hand-0ff-China” campaign The Communist Party of Great Britain launched on Saturday night a campaign in support of China amidst the China-bashing craze among western media. The campaign dubbed “Hands off China” is aimed to defend China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, support the “One China” principle and the country’s just stands … [Read more…]
A full report will appear here soon, but in the meantime it suffices to say that the launch meeting was a great success. It was very well attended, and there was a lively spirit to the occasion. The speeches, by comrades Jack Shapiro, Kojo Amoo Gottfried, Avtar Jouhl, Keith Bennett and Harpal Brar were all … [Read more…]
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The Hands off China launch meeting will be held on Saturday 19 July 2008, from 6 to 9 pm. Venue: Kings Cross Neighbourhood Centre 51 Argyle Street London WC1H 8EF View map Speakers include: Jack Shapiro – Veteran Friend of China Harpal Brar – Chairman, CPGB-ML; Editor, Lalkar Keith Bennett Others invited Please come to … [Read more…]