Tag: Ethnic conflict

Obama Visit Shows U.S.-China Rivalry Over Myanmar

Little more than a year ago, there was talk of Myanmar (also known as Burma) as a “Chinese California”, offering China a west coast onto the Indian Ocean. Now, Coke and Pepsi billboards glare at each other across Yangon intersections. Aung San Suu Kyi, finally free from house arrest, collected her 21-year-old Nobel Peace Prize in June, while president Thein Sein may one day receive his

November 20, 2012 6:49 AM

Police, Rioters Clash in Western China; At Least Four Dead

At least four people were killed by police during a riot in Hotan, Xinjiang today. From the Los Angeles Times: Authoriti

July 18, 2011 8:01 AM

Ethnic Protests in China Have Lengthy Roots

The New York Times provides the historical, political and social context behind the recent protests in Inner Mongolia: &

June 11, 2011 2:14 PM

China Official: 5 Killed During Urumqi Protests (Updated with Video)

AP reports on the ongoing protests in Urumqi following reports of a string of syringe attacks. Five people have been kill

September 4, 2009 9:24 AM

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