Hunman Rights

Two People Named Hu Jia: One in Jail the other an Olympic Gold Medalist

Posted Thu, 08/21/2008 - 04:42 by mishima
So many times we see only what's directly in front of us. The Chinese government and the IOC have counted on just that. See only the happy faces and forget those who have been left behind by the zeal to bring the games to China.
‘Other’ China is still alive behind the scenes

Olympic Games Mean Freedom Doesn't Exist

Posted Wed, 08/20/2008 - 06:17 by mishima
promoted - cho

When the International Olympic Committee awarded the Olympic Games to Beijing (北京) one of the stipulations or conditions was that the press would be free to report freely on China and the games. Protests were also to be allowed. The opening of the International Press Center meant reporters were met with incomplete access to the internet and though the Chinese set-up three "protest areas" for which permits are required, no protest permits have been issued.