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A chance to stand on right side of history

Nat Bellocchi 白樂崎

The “Jasmine Revolution” is rolling over North Africa: first Tunisia, then Egypt and now Libya. Oppressed people are suddenly seeing that entrenched regimes are not forever, and are taking to the streets, giving people power new meaning.

However, it is having worldwide repercussions: Restlessness and unrest has not been confined to neighboring countries such as Bahrain, Yemen and Syria. This weekend, pro-democracy activists in China attempted to spread the word on the Jasmine Revolution, leading to an unprecedented crackdown by security forces, and an almost total clampdown on the Internet. In addition, the Chinese Communist Party politburo reportedly met to discuss measures to prevent the news of what is happening in North Africa from spreading in China.

Beijing praises Ma’s use of ‘mainland’ designation

Taipei Times

Beijing yesterday praised President Ma Ying-jeou’s (馬英九) call for Taiwanese to refer to China as “mainland China” or “the other side,” a move that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said constituted political manipulation.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Yang Yi (楊毅) said that Chinese officials had seen reports of Ma’s comment on the matter and they welcomed the move wholeheartedly.

Taiwan’s 228 Museum reopens in time for anniversary of 1947 massacre

Michael Richardson

As Taiwan’s most somber holiday approaches, the 228 Museum has reopened following an extensive remodeling. The 228 Museum is a quiet place of contemplation in a popular Taipei city park. The Museum exhibits showcase the horror of the 228 Massacre, which began on February 28, 1947.

On February 27th, the day before the 1947 massacre began, tax collectors from the occupying Republic of China regime mercilessly beat a cigarette vendor because she wasn’t paying taxes to the ROC from her sidewalk sales.

Taiwan shakes hands with the devil

Taipei Times Editorial

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) has often said that rapprochement with Beijing would, over time, have a salutary effect on the political situation in China, a theory predicated on the assumption that democracy can be transferred by osmosis.

Although this strategy is worth considering, it also imposes responsibilities on the actor seeking to change the other party. Among them is the need to use carrots and sticks in equal measure.

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