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Heavy-handed repression of peaceful religious gatherings always retards the development of a nation's influence. This chuch is no threat, and should be supported, rather than persecuted. Apparently, many in the congregation are young professionals.

I think the inflation and the growing gap between rich and poor is really the major issue confronting the Chinese government, rather than needing to curb the influence of the protests inspired by events in the Middle East.

This clash between ASEAN neighbors is becoming quite serious. It sounds even worse than the recent North Korean artillery bombardment of the South.

Interesting how the chaebols are now exercising a greater sense of social responsibility.

I guess this is one solution for migrant workers searching for cheap accommodation. I am amazed that Beijing still has these old air raid shelters.

It seems as though the sumptuary laws of Imperial China are making a comeback! These laws were meant to regulate ostentatious displays of wealth and were aimed to curbing merchant power and influence. Perhaps these are the same kind of laws for a similar purpose?

This is an interesting representation of an internal struggle for a national philosophy in China. It seems as though some leftists feel under pressure from Confucian revivalists. This is indeed a fertile field for my research!