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China takes no Syrian refugees for several important (sensible!) reasons

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This article at Foreign Policy is a must read. Why aren’t the Chinese on the bandwagon for multiculturalism and “inclusion?”  The most important reason may well be the last one given in this very informative story: China’s narrative of nationhood is more static and exclusive. It emphasizes shared history and common heritage. Clearly they haven’t … Continue reading China takes no Syrian refugees for several important (sensible!) reasons

China doesn’t mess around with Islamic terrorists…

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….they just execute them. From JewsNews (hat tip:  Judy): The Chinese government recently executed eight Uighur Muslims for terrorism, and planning a major terrorist attack. We read from a Chinese report: Eight terrorists have been executed with the approval of the Supreme People’s Court in Xinjiang, according to the publicity department of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous … Continue reading China doesn’t mess around with Islamic terrorists…

Australia/Cambodia ‘refugee’ deal still in the works

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A heated debate continues over the Australian government’s offer of funding to Cambodia if that country agrees to take some of Australia’s ‘refugee’ overflow. The Abbott government came into office promising to reduce the illegal migration to Australia and they are working tirelessly to follow up on the pledge. And, frankly, moves like this one—sending … Continue reading Australia/Cambodia ‘refugee’ deal still in the works

Amnesty International looking for answers from the Chinese

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This is an update of the story we posted here eight days ago. Amnesty International wants to know what happened to 20 Muslim Uighur asylum seekers that Cambodia handed over to China recently.  Good luck with that request, or the request to see them! Uighur asylum-seekers who were forcibly deported from Cambodia last week after the country … Continue reading Amnesty International looking for answers from the Chinese