2/3 Canadians urge PM to focus on China’s human rights, not trade: poll
PMO release Sigh… what can I say? Sometimes I really don’t understand my fellow Canadians. Why are Canadians always one step behind the rest of the world? Is it because our country is too cold so our people don’t travel outside of North America to see the rest of the world? With an obvious shift of western media obsession on the “China threat” theory and the retrieve of the once mainstream China-bashing rhetoric, I can... [Read More...]
Canada rejects UN human rights recommendations
I hope Harper and gang must remember what they’ve done to human rights at the UN level next time they point a finger to China, though they have stopped doing that for some time now, especially after the economic downturn beginning late last year. I’m getting more and more uneasy when I see them saying things like “Canada does not accept recommendation 30″ etc etc…. Just like HK’s chief executive Donald Tsang cannot... [Read More...]
‘Tibet is sovereign issue for China to deal with’
The Tories are getting more cautious in pointing fingers at China’s human rights, despite 2009 is the 50th anniversary of the Dalai Lama’s escape from Lhasa. In an interview with Ming Pao, International Trade Minister Stockwell Day gave an identical answer despite asked repeatedly on what’s our government stance on Tibet. (NOTE: I’m only translating a few lines here. For the full story in Chinese, please check the Ming Pao... [Read More...]
Canada commends China on human rights (kind of)
I got this email from Lawrence Cannon’s (minister of foreign affairs) office today. If my memory is correct, this is the first time this Tory government commends (well, kinda) China on human rights and proactively releases such statement to the media. I’m still disappointed that Canada did not condemn a series of obvious terror attacks in Xinjiang during the Summer Olympic last year. Even Bush’s administration released a very strong... [Read More...]
Papa don’t preach
Kudos to the BC Human Rights Tribunal! There was one incident happened in my office a couple of years back that a new employee tried to preach rupture to colleagues. When he approached me, I straightforwardly told him not to talk God to me as I don’t appreciate the religion very much (I was kind enough not to say I’m disgusted). I said I would never talk to him again if he kept preaching to me. But I’ve seen him preaching very hard... [Read More...]
Palestinian children are dying, do something world!
I am getting angrier everyday watching this unrestrained massacre unfolds. Bombing UN schools? They must be cold-blooded enough to do that. The world’s — I should say the western world — double standard once again shows how terrible they could be when they name someone “terrorists”. How many Israeli civilians have the Hamas killed with their low-tech rockets? And how many American-made super bombs are killing?? (caption... [Read More...]
Finally, a Canadian who understands…
I particularly admire Chretien for having the gut to point out that “We are at the bottom of the ladder in terms of having any influence with China.” I always have a problem with those who believe Canada is influential in international affairs. We might want to, but please get real and don’t overblow our ego. (remember how ridiculous and naive we behaved when Harper sent a representative to North Korea — among his first international... [Read More...]
Too tough on China?
A rare article reflecting on the attitude of the west upon China by a columnist at Washington Post (can’t help to cross post the entire article here. please note that the copyright is that of the author’s, not CIV). Should We Give China a Break? From the lip-syncing imbroglio, to reports on tween gymnasts and Han Chinese kids posing as ethnic minorities, to coverage that’s focused on human rights, pollution and China’s challenge... [Read More...]
Harper seals human rights report
This is shocking…. I can’t imagine how Harper could still brag about his government being a fighter for democracy and human rights. He’ll be more of a dictator if he’s given full power i.e. a majority. (thanks chinktalk for the link) Critic slams Harper gov’t on human rights reports The Conservative government has decided to treat parts of ambassadors’ reports about human rights in other countries as secret documents,... [Read More...]
Tories’ double standard in protecting Canadians alleged being terrorists
Once again, the Conservative government is showing double standard in fighting for the rights of Canadians tried by a foreign government. Omar Khadr – a Canadian citizen born in Canada – was alleged by the US as involving in terrorist acts against the Americans. Huseyin Celil – an refugee seeker whom the Interpol has issued an international arrest warrant against before he became a Canadian – was alleged by China as involving... [Read More...]
