Thanksgiving

Famous Chef Accused of Mocking Mao, Again

Mao Anying, Mao Zedong’s son, was killed by American bombers on November 25, 1950 while fighting in the Korean War. A persistent, unfounded, rumor (officially tagged as “historically nihilist”) holds that the younger Mao gave...

China’s Naval Rebuff Could Be Reply to Dalai Lama’s Medal – Maureen Fan

From The Washington Post: China’s refusal to allow a U.S. aircraft carrier to dock in Hong Kong on Thanksgiving — a port call planned months in advance — was probably a response to President Bush’s appearance with the Dalai Lama last month, a longtime specialist in U.S.-China relations said Friday.

China’s Snub of U.S. Vessel Sends Murky Message – Mark Magnier

“The aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk’s Thanksgiving visit to Hong Kong is scuttled, leaving sailors at sea and their visiting families on land. But Beijing’s point is unclear.” From the Los Angeles Times: China’s decision to block the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk from a long-planned Thanksgiving visit to Hong Kong, before relenting 24 hours […]

US Navy Ships Drop HK Visit Plan – BBC

From BBC News: The US Navy says Chinese approval for its vessels to enter Hong Kong for the Thanksgiving holiday has come too late. The navy said the ships had already left the area, after China initially refused their request to dock.

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