Comments on: China To Issue Human Rights Plan: Official

By: eventine

eventine — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:16:34 +0000

It depends on what the objective of the plan is. If it’s merely for propaganda purposes, the truth will be known sooner or later. But if it’s to improve the CCP’s “face” in international affairs, then it’ll have to take into account some elements of international criticism. No, China is not going to become a liberal democracy tomorrow, but there maybe improvements here and there, which is better than nothing.

By: MAC

MAC — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:52:12 +0000

Yes, I like the way they pay lip-service to human rights while not usually mentioning the fact that they have their own definition that doesn’t have much in common with the Universal Declaration and that just happens to fit in with their own economy-first priorities.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:31:07 +0000

I would say it is likely the CCP actually means what they say. However we should remember the precedent concerning the definition of human rights in China. CCP documents and statements as well as those by the foreign ministry show that China defines human rights in terms of economic development and raising living standards. Thus the human rights issues foreign observers consider: freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, selection of leaders, etc, are not likely to be on the table in any meaningful sense.

By: Zeng Jinyan: a Confession from the Prisoner at Freedom City « Hujia&jinyan’s spirit

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:04:40 +0000

[...] in Ms Zeng’s post are all in Chinese. China Digital Times has more details about China’s human rights action [...]

By: PhayulDhenjhung

PhayulDhenjhung — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:13:09 +0000

If China can call the champion of peace, the Dalai Lama a wolf in a monk’s robe, they can just about create anything for propaganda purposes.

By: China News - China’s ‘Action Plan’ on Human Rights Meets with Skepticism

China News - China’s ‘Action Plan’ on Human Rights Meets with Skepticism — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:07:18 +0000

[...] Los Angeles Times reports on reactions to the Chinese government’s “human rights action plan“: In an article published in state-run news media, the State Council Information Office said [...]

By: Zeng Jinyan: a Confession from the Prisoner at Freedom City « Under the Jacaranda Tree

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:35 +0000

[...] in Ms Zeng’s post are all in Chinese. China Digital Times has more details about China’s human rights action [...]

By: ten chen

ten chen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:08:45 +0000

interesting!! they say something and do others behind the scenes. first and most important, if they are serious, release all the activists, jounalist and others from prison then we will see..otherwise communist officials are crook and bunch of thugs.

By: diane

diane — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:06:55 +0000

I would like to hear more about this, what does this really mean? Or is it just another propaganda piece?
Thanks
Diane

By: ecodelta

ecodelta — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:56:14 +0000

Is this real?