Awaiting a democratic Hong Kong I came across a thread in a discussion group where comments included, “I wonder what will happen in 50 years?” “Why did we not get our promised 50 years of unchange.” “I hope that the Central Government will allow us to have a real self-governing system.” And the very true,Continue reading “We need an Alternative Candidate to Put Forth to the CCP.”
Author Archives: Yan Sham-Shackleton
Policeman’s Son Donald Tsang Replaces Tung. A policeman’s daughter responds to the headline.
awaiting a democratic Hong Kong I just want to point out this is the daftest headline ever. "Policeman’s Son Donald Tsang Replaces Tung as Hong Kong Leader," For some reason Donald Tsang’s father makes it into the headline that his son is going to be the interim chief executive. Why is that important? Not allContinue reading “Policeman’s Son Donald Tsang Replaces Tung. A policeman’s daughter responds to the headline.”
Tung Chee Wah Resigns. My Apathy Expands as I am Less than a Person.
AWAITING A DEMOCRATIC HONG KONG Tung Chee Wah finally officially resigned. I have continued to be uninterested in these events although I try to force myself. I cursory glance at the front page of the newspaper willing myself to buy it. Occasionally, I do but generally I don’t. A pile of unread papers sits underContinue reading “Tung Chee Wah Resigns. My Apathy Expands as I am Less than a Person.”
Friends
Riding with Street Racers Tonight I came home and saw everybody at the shop. We all hung out, and I helped F and C to fix their computer with the spyware. They now own their own shop because A had another one of his evil schemes going, which made F know it was time toContinue reading “Friends”
news: Hong Kong’s Embattled Leader Steps Down
Hong Kong’s Embattled Leader Steps DownBy KEITH BRADSHER and THOMAS CRAMPTON Published: March 10, 2005 HONG KONG, March 10 – Tung Chee-hwa submitted his resignation late this afternoon to China’s leaders after nearly eight years as Hong Kong’s chief executive, beginning the first transfer of power since Britain returned the territory to Chinese rule inContinue reading “news: Hong Kong’s Embattled Leader Steps Down”
Moblog: Street Art Series Updated
Glutter’s Hong Kong Street Art Series Street Art Series
The Joy of Photoblogging!
Lately, I have spent a lot of my not very much spare time exploring the photoblogging phenomenon as through flickr. I really enjoy the concept of the site which is a "pool," of photos from everyone, as well as specific topics. Ones I like best are surveillance, populated architecture, boring, and street art. I reallyContinue reading “The Joy of Photoblogging!”
Perishable Art Series: Updated
Digital Art Perishable Art Series Updated with new images Perishable Art Series Updated with new images
Tung Chee Wah Resigns. The Constructs of Power and Home.
Awaiting a democratic Hong Kong Well Tung Chee Wah has resigned. I feel there is an expectation for me to be overjoyed or feel it’s a good thing. The truth is I am completely numb to the recent changes. I don’t find myself caring because whether Tung stays or goes it makes no difference toContinue reading “Tung Chee Wah Resigns. The Constructs of Power and Home.”
The Internet under surveillance
8 February 2005 CHINA Police arrest cyber-dissident Zhang Lin Reporters Without Borders today called for the immediately release of pro-democracy activist and cyber-dissident Zhang Lin, who was arrested on 29 January in Bengbu (in Anhui province, west of Shanghai) for posting articles on various websites. Police told his wife he would be detained for twoContinue reading “The Internet under surveillance”
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