Wang Dan: Government is created by the people.

王丹网站 Wang Dan's Page 有人說“其實大陸只是關閉評論三天”,言下之意好像沒什麼。這種心態可謂被壓制慣了,居然只被關三天也當作樂觀的基礎。完全想不到,原來是一天都沒關閉啊。今天關三天,人民無所謂,以後就敢關五天了。人民抱著這種心態,就會有這樣的政府。一句話,政府都是人民慣出來的! (It's going to be a while before I am brave enough to translate in public!)

BBC News – China arrests over coup rumours

China arrests over coup rumours Some web users posted pictures of military vehicles on the streets Continue reading the main story Related Stories China policeman 'sought UK talks' Coup rumours ricochet Audio sheds light on Bo's demise Chinese police have arrested six people for spreading online rumours that military vehicles had been seen on theContinue reading “BBC News – China arrests over coup rumours”

Awards and Press:

In 2004, Glutter was the runner up for "Best Blog in Hong Kong" in "Asia Blog Awards." In 2005, Reporters Without Borders nominated Yan Sham-Shackleton and her weblog “Glutter” for a free speech award. “The Freedom Blogs Awards,” aimed to recognize and encourage self-publishing on the Internet as a tool for political change. The organizationContinue reading “Awards and Press:”

Just that Summer (It’s Raining Today)

IMGP2248 Originally uploaded by glutter. Today is Dragon Boat and dispite the rain of the past two weeks, I was convinced that the weather would pull through. I am obviously deluded. Two years ago my friends and I headed off to Stanley for the race and it was sunny and warm. There was a bunchContinue reading “Just that Summer (It’s Raining Today)”

“Forbidden City” the Club Version

Grown Up Candy Raver With the spate of ultral hip new clubs in HK with Chinese names. "Hei Hei" (good luck), Yumla (to drink), Dragon i, and even Kee Club (As in Son of Yeun Kee on Wellington street.), opposed to the traditional English names for bars. I came across a bar name that wasContinue reading ““Forbidden City” the Club Version”