March 02, 2004

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People say the Chinese Communist Party has no sense of humour. They are wrong. From the SCMP today:

Beijing issued a stinging report yesterday censuring the United States for crime and racism at home and "military aggression around the world" after Washington criticised China's human rights record. The 61-page document said Washington "acted as `the world human rights police' " and distorted conditions in its annual State Department world survey of human rights issued last week. The US report accused Beijing of "backsliding" on rights, citing arrests of political activists and a crackdown on internet dissent.

Beijing's response said US leaders "turned a blind eye" to the problems of working Americans, leading to growing numbers suffering hunger and homelessness. It accused Washington of failing to protect the rights of women, children and the elderly.

It was the fifth straight year that the mainland has issued such a report on US conditions in response to the State Department survey. This year, the report said it was intended "to help the United States repair the American human rights record".

"The United States has long been a violent, crime-ridden society with a severe infringement of the people's rights by law enforcement," said the report, based on US news reports and government statistics.

It faulted the US for failing to ensure racial equality, noting discrimination against blacks and Hispanics in housing, education and incarceration. "Racial discrimination ... has permeated into every aspect of society," it said.

Those crazy Commies. A laugh a minute.

In an even bigger outrage, Ocean Park is clearly gearing up for the approach of Hong Kong Disneyland by making itself into a luxury theme party. Hense this disgusting attack on Mainland tourists and Hong Kong families. For shame, Alan Zeman, for shame. I've a good mind to continue using my annual pass as often as possible to extract every last cent of value out of your park.

posted by Simon on 03.02.04 at 08:48 AM in the




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The article on Ocean Park is real cause for concern, given "The redevelopment is not expected to get under way until mid-1996 and will be completed by early 2009." Seems to be a bit of a time-travel issue they have to conquer first.

posted by: paul on 03.02.04 at 09:43 AM [permalink]




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