Until this year I've never had any particular reason to note July 25th in my diary. Now I have two birthdays marked in, although sadly there's not a lot to celebrate. The first birthday is that of Hu Jia – the subject of this year's Festival Campaign. Hu Jia was ...

The Chinese authorities announced yesterday that Beijing will set up specially designated zones for protesters during next month's Olympics. This then became a massive media story, with many seeing it as a sign that China's government may allow some demonstrations during the games. Is it, though? Many Beijing correspondents noticed ...

Chinese protest parks? Bizarre but true! China says it will allow (some) protests in three specific parks during the Olympics. Would-be protestors have to apply for permission. And they have to confine their protest to one of three designated parks. (No word on whether protestors will also have to keep ...

By John Vashahi 2008-07-19 Russia and china had vetoed a resolution against Zimbabwe. Unfortunately Russia and China again stand to defend suppression and secret police and grave yard society. Why is that? Is not cold war ended? Is not Russia will go toward freedom? In fact news from coming from ...