World leaders and people from around the globe had witnessed the Beijing Olympics opening at its best. It was said that it was an exceptionally great piece of artistic work done in a Chinese traditional fireworks display that overshadowed past Olympics opening. But days after China have presented to the world the opening of the […]
Video: Beijing Security Steals Journalist’s Passport
BEIJING, China — On August 10, 2008 GroundReport correspondent Noel Hidalgo videotaped the alleged theft of a journalist’s passport by Chinese security officials. Earlier, the journalist had been filming Tibetan protests in Tiananmen Square. In this video the journalists shouts, "Pickpocket!" and screams, "this man has my passport" in an effort to regain his property. […]
Olympics Threatened By Islamic Separatists
A Muslim separatist group yesterday claimed responsibility for a series of fatal explosions in several Chinese cities and threatened to target the Olympic Games, due to begin on 8 August. Chinese officials dismissed video statements by spokesmen claiming to represent the little-known Turkestan Islamic Party, who warned that they would attack next month’s Games and […]
Tensions Arise between Cambodians, Thais over Heritage Site
Posted by Tharum Bun to Global Voices Online Rising serious tension between Cambodia and Thailand started when UNESCO, on July 7, 2008, declared temple of Preah Vihear as a World Heritage site. The 11th century temple has long been a subject to dispute between the two nations; in 1962, Hague-based International Court of Justice ruled […]
China Shuts Mosques in Xinjiang province
China shuts 41 mosques in Xinjiang province concerning the safety during Beijing Olympics. According to Chinese official, these mosques are training centre of “holy war” or “Jihad”. They have also replaced a top official and security officers in the Xinjiang province, as a safety measure. The Chinese government replaced three deputy core commanders, political commissars and […]
When Tragedy Strikes, Unity and Patriotism Follows For China, Burma Is Another Story
Within a matter of days, China and Burma were hit by natural disasters. China was rocked by a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that had caused death and destruction to the residents of Sichuan. Burma was struck by Cyclone Nargis that had caused death and destruction to most parts such as the Irrawaddy Delta. Both countries have […]