China is one of the biggest countries on the planet and home to the most number of people too. With a growing population and dwindling resources, lots of problems are coming out in the open requiring the government’s attention. The Chinese government is more than just strict. They ensure that laws are observed and the people refrain from complaining. As if censoring most contents available on the web is not enough to curtailing their rights, various cases of human rights abuse are also rampant but only a few go out in the streets to protest. We may think of the Chinese economy as bustling and flourishing and in many ways it is true. However, we also have to remember that there are more Chinese than any other nationality so ensuring that everyone has work (whether in the private or public sector) isn’t an easy job. Even though there are many companies with factories or offshore offices in China, it’s highly doubtful that it can manage to employ all the working Chinese population. Even translators as a profession have been limited. Hence, the Chinese government has to pick up its pace and ensure that the problem with unemployment doesn’t get any worse than it already is.
(Via: http://www.ecns.cn/business/2017/04-20/254284.shtml) While money is not everything, money still makes the world go round and ensure everyone sleeps at night with a roof over their head and a full tummy. However, this is not always the reality for everyone as many people actually struggle to make a decent living. And even if you do have work, you can’t always expect the working conditions to be decent and humane and the pay commensurate. Moreover, an individual’s level of education is a big factor as well on the chances of a person to getting a good-paying job.
The good thing about this is that the Chinese government is doing something about the situation and government officials are not just sitting comfortably in their air-conditioned offices waiting for the issues to resolve on their own. The Chinese are hard-working people by nature and laborers will find a way to put food on the table without relying on the government for help. But things have changed now and the people have a new set of needs and want. Aside from the conventional basic needs, other needs are now considered basic too, like access to the Internet and the use of smart technology. This has put a bigger strain on the dwindling resources of ordinary laborers that also needs to be addressed or risk dissent. The Chinese government is doing its very best to take care of the mess in its own backyard without missing out on opportunities to growing their economy and improving the quality of life and well-being of its people. The following blog article The Chinese Government Tackles The Nation’s Unemployment Problem is courtesy of Chinese Human Rights Development Net from https://chrdnet.org/2017/05/22/the-chinese-government-tackles-the-nations-unemployment-problem/
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All nations have their own sovereign rights in this world but establishing and maintaining diplomatic relationships with other nations is a must to maintain peace and order on a global scale. Whether you are near or far from each other is not a hindrance to maintaining positive relations with other countries. The world is gripped by war and if there is anything we can do to prevent more conflict is best for everyone. And more than anything else, it is the job of world leaders to do just that. Quite recently, President Donald Trump of the U.S. and Chinese President Xi Jinping met to discuss diplomatic relations between both countries at no other than the luxurious private club of the former in Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. This is not the first time President Trump met with a world leader here. He also met with the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Mar-a-Lago about the time when they heard about North Korea’s missile launch back in February, which incidentally happened to be President Trump’s first real national security scare.
(Via: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/zxxx_662805/t1453036.shtml) The Chinese state media cheered the official meeting of the two world leaders during the two-day summit held earlier this month. It is a breath of relief for many who thought that relations between the U.S. and China were going sour as President Trump openly talked about being anti-China during the US election. And even during their recent meeting, the two leaders avoided any discussion of possible diplomatic gaffes that can ruin their relationship.
While no controversy arose during their meeting, a lot of things were either left unasked or unanswered despite the eagerness of both leaders to cultivate a constructive China-US relationship. Critics remain hopeful that despite the earlier confusion, there is a lot of promise of developing a more pragmatic relationship between these two global superpowers. There was even no talk about the missile strike done by the US on the Syrian government airbase, which happened about the same time as their meeting. China is not new to threats of missile strikes as its close and diplomatic ally, North Korea, likewise has an active nuclear program. Trade issues were discussed, though, although President Trump refrained from speaking anything rash to trigger a trade war. But overall, the meeting was a positive one and China-US relations appear stronger than ever. The article What You Need To Know About China-US Relations was originally published to CHRDNet Blog from https://chrdnet.org/2017/05/17/what-you-need-to-know-about-china-us-relations/ Human beings have innate human rights. Among these rights are your civil rights. Civil rights simply mean an individual’s right to social and political freedom and equality. Being able to express your political opinions freely and not be persecuted for it is an example. Being protected from discrimination and freedom of speech, thought, press, religion, assembly, and movement is other examples of civil rights. A person’s liberty and civil rights are often restricted in a country like China. It is not uncommon to hear horror stories of human and civil right abuses happening rampantly all over the country because that’s just the way of life in the Land of the Red Dragon. However, it does not mean that dissent is unheard of. There are uprisings here and there and some of the few brave souls protest these abuses done by the government to its people but many times their voices are repressed through persecution and making them prisoners of the state. The one party system in China is mostly to blame with this ongoing repression. And we will probably see major changes to come their way as China finally overhauls their civil law after 30 long years. It is probably high time they do that considering how times have changed today.
(Via: http://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=bfa1e670-9b8e-4e58-99db-ee57151715ee) These rules that are now introduced are aimed to protect civil rights and establish the rule of law in China. Perhaps this is the start when the world won’t see as many civil arrests of Chinese activists or probably witness greater transparency in the government’s functions.
(Via: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/international/2017/03/10/444167.htm) This legal reform will likely be helpful in addressing sensitive topics involving the children and the elderly as well. A 2011 incident where a toddler was hit-and-run was ignored by multiple passersby is a sensitive issue that comes to the mind of many. Moreover, the new law can also help define the scope of basic rights of individuals. China will likely remain to be a big mystery to the rest of the world considering how long it has kept itself in the dark. We are actually only starting to get to know more about this emerging superpower and we can’t help but be amazed at how much China has accomplished over the past few years, capable of taking their economy to new heights, improving their military and increasing their influence to the world at large at the expense of the trampled rights of its citizens, which will hopefully will be less and less moving forward. Civil Rights In China: Does It Really Exist? Find more on: CHRDnet.org from https://chrdnet.org/2017/05/10/civil-rights-in-china-does-it-really-exist/ China a.k.a. the People’s Republic of China is known as the Red Dragon of Asia. Meanwhile, North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Although different in many ways, both countries actually have a striking similarity: the long list of human rights abuse issues plaguing the country and government from then until now. People’s rights are curtailed and there is little the outside world knows about what’s really going in within their respective nations although life in China has changed significantly now. While China opened its doors and finally joined the international community, North Korea remains a mystery to everyone. With issues of abuse and poverty among North Koreans, the government under the leadership of Kim Jong-un is flawed in a lot of ways and remains to be shrouded in secrecy. Kim Jong-un is both the supreme leader of the DPRK and the chairman of the Worker’s Party of Korea (WPK) among many others. China-North Korea relations are bilateral and both countries have important embassies in both countries. While they have close diplomatic relations before and share a 1,416-kilometer long border, China and North Korea conflicts have been growing over recent years and are mainly because of China’s growing concern over the nuclear weapons program of North Korea and the number of Chinese fishing boats the latter have impounded. Even ordinary Chinese people don’t see North Koreans in a positive light.
In this world, governments have allies and enemies. Although there is no permanent friend or foe in politics, the rich history shared by China and North Korea is one of the few things that link both countries together until the present.
(Via: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/04/170415110614281.html) While the entire world thinks that China and North Korea are BFFs for life, their relationship isn’t carved in stone. Their relationship isn’t particularly rosy nowadays and China struggles to maintain balance and weigh in on its next steps – whether to continue support for its long-time ally or finally put an end to decades of friendship for obvious reasons.
(Via: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/04/19/asia/china-us-north-korea-statements/) Now is a crucial time to find out just how deep China and North Korea relations are. While North Korea remains to be antisocial and a war-freak nation, always making threats of nuclear war with other countries, China has slowly become a global superpower that likewise has to maintain diplomatic relations with various countries all over the world, not just to North Korea alone. It may be unlikely that North Korea will have a change of heart and start opening up to the world soon but we will likely witness a severing of ties between China and North Korea if the latter continues with its unorthodox and unethical ways. The government itself is the problem and the citizens of North Korea don’t enjoy any form of democracy whatsoever. And this treatment alone is something that does not sit well with the entire world. Whether China and North Korea remains to be friends in this changing world or new enemies is just looming on the horizon. The following article China And North Korea: Friends Or Foe? was initially seen on https://chrdnet.org from https://chrdnet.org/2017/05/05/china-and-north-korea-friends-or-foe/ We live in a modern world dominated by technology, advancements, and social media. Everywhere you go and wherever you look, technology stares you right in the face. Even our own homes are full of gadgets and tech knick-knacks that are supposed to make our lives easier and more comfortable (even when things break down). No need to get your hands dirty when a cool gizmo can do the trick for you, right? And that is the case in most parts of the world (even in developing countries). Technology use is fast becoming the way of life. We all know China is an emerging global superpower. We have heard of the many mind-blowing advancements happening all over China and just how far their economy has taken them today, but we are also aware that China is a land of many cases of human rights abuse. The country itself is a land full of no-nos. No freedom of expression on a lot of things. Extreme Internet censorship also restricts Chinese citizens from utilizing the full scope of the web and many social media sites are likewise banned in the country. Aside from monitoring the Internet use of its people, the Chinese government also block various website contents they don’t want the public to have access with. Hence, they earned the nickname “The Great Firewall of China.”
(Via: http://harvardmagazine.com/2017/05/chinas-social-media-smoke-screen) For the average Internet user nowadays, we truly enjoy all the benefits offered by the web, whether it is for work, school or leisure. But after hearing stories like this on how the Chinese government manipulates the contents Chinese citizens have access to – as if blocking certain contents is not enough violation of their human rights – you can’t help but feel bad on how little is there left for the Chinese to explore with on the web. Even social networks that are the favorite past time of many nowadays are not accessible in China for reasons only the government can justify.
Imagine living in China. Aside from the many restrictions and violations of your human rights, the government also monitors every thing you do on the web. You not only miss out on social media platforms like Facebook and all the many wonderful things you can do with it as well as the equally life-changing network, Twitter, which is also out of reach mainly because of the strong political discourse happening on these channels. It seems as if the government is limiting Western influence on its people in every means possible, so the government ensures the people follow all the policies of the government without any complaints. This self-regulation likewise ensures the Chinese people promote and support Chinese businesses and industries first, which consequently boosts the nation’s economy. When the Chinese people don’t have access to more liberal contents on the web, the government have no or little explaining to do and life goes on within the great walls of China. Less Social Media in China was originally published to CHRDnet.org from https://chrdnet.org/2017/05/01/less-social-media-in-china/ The People’s Republic of China is not only just an emerging superpower in our modern world but has always been a force to reckon with. Among the earliest world civilizations to flourish were that of the Chinese. From one dynasty to the other, the Chinese civilization is as colorful as its history. Even today, China is a good example of a country rich in culture and the arts but never backs down in the face of technology and modern advancements. When you look around you today, many of the things around us are proudly made in China. Like most nations, China is made of the executive, legislative, judiciary and military branches. The president, state council, and the National People’s Congress (NPC) are the primary seats of power in both the executive and legislative branches consecutively. The Paramount leader holds the highest office. Xi Jinping is the current paramount leader who is likewise the President (who serves a five-year term), the Chairman of the Central Military Commission and the General Secretary of the Communist Party. The National People’s Congress is the sole legislative body. The Central Military Commission heads the People’s Liberation Army and is the supreme military policy-making body in China. Meanwhile, the highest court in the Chinese Judicial System is the Supreme People’s Court.
Like in everything else, the Chinese government is determined in wiping out corruption in its ranks, from the highest officials to ordinary employees. Even the healthcare industry is being scrutinized by outside medical standards groups.Virtually nobody is safe from this crackdown and with a nation as big and as wealthy as China, this measure is but imperative to ensure transparency in the government and gain the trust and respect of the people and of the world.
(Via: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/china-development-zone/3816552.html) The Chinese government mostly always had their acts together. From major and ambitious developments within China to the power and authority it exudes in the international arena, many nations are wary of China because it is one superpower you don’t want to mess around with. The Chinese government knew that for them to be able to take over the world, they would have to first take good care of things within their backyard first and improve all aspects of governance, the military, business, and infrastructure and so on. Even though China was unheard of in the global scene several decades ago, it managed to gradually make its presence felt the world over and now there is no stopping the superpower that is China. The Superpower That Is China is courtesy of chrdnet.org from https://chrdnet.org/2017/04/26/the-superpower-that-is-china/ America is synonymous with the land of the free and home of the brave. Its national anthem says just that. And in many ways, it has proven to be true over the years. America’s rich history shows how the Americans fought for their rights and gained the freedom every American now enjoys. Early American patriots gave up their lives so that the future generation will be free to live as they wish, free from the influence of others. As the country freed itself from the hands of the conquerors, it had to deal with various internal conflicts before it became the great nation that it is today. Slavery was a thing in the past and black people were not considered as equals by White Americans. Women were also not considered as equals and they had to fight for their right to be equal with men and to be able to exercise their right to suffrage as well. The journey was a long and challenging one and it is still a work in progress but Americans are active in protecting their rights, especially the right to vote for the leader they want to lead the country. The majority even managed to put in office a total novice who is so full of himself and known for his racist nature. But of course, let us all give him the benefit of the doubt and wait for him to deliver his promise of greatness before passing judgment on him and his leadership skills.
But it seems that the idea of America enjoying true democracy isn’t as good as it seems. With constant issues of discrimination and abuse that are often shown on TV, one may wonder what the truth really is. Acquaint yourself with these minor and often unheard voting issues that seem to plague modern-day America especially if you are a part of the minority.
(Via: http://www.newsweek.com/voter-id-laws-texas-minority-voters-strict-states-582405) America has seen its fair share of disasters both natural and man-made, so it is not unlikely for people to lose important documents over the years. However, cases of discrimination are old news and even President Trump himself is a known bigot throughout the world. How could he prioritize the travel ban soon after assuming office if he doesn’t think lowly of these foreigners, right?
(Via: http://www.ebony.com/news-views/voter-suppression-georgia#axzz4ejUsS0mn) Modern technology may have taken our lives to a whole new level but there are certain grassroots issues that persist. Voting problems are quite common especially in places that are not accessible to many, like in rural areas all over America. It just goes to show that the U.S. still has a long way to go before it can show the world the face of real freedom. While people are given a chance to shape the nation every election by electing leaders they believe will uphold the American ideals, not all the time they make the right choices. At times, these mistakes can be costly and leave the country with an incompetent leader who is far more comfortable using Twitter than in addressing the issues that affect the land and its people. In this case, many starts to doubt the value of voting rights when others don’t seem to grasp the power and importance of their votes and how they affect the country and the world as a whole. The following article Voting Rights In America was originally seen on CHRDNet Blog from https://chrdnet.org/2017/04/22/voting-rights-in-america/ We all heard of what happened and is still happening in Syria today. The Syrian civil war has been going on for six years but the end is still not in sight. The government and the rebel forces (now supported or funded by other nations) continue fighting each other and have managed to destroy their homeland. Most of its towns and cities are reduced to rubble and the casualty keeps on rising. The bloodbath has taken the lives of thousands to hundred thousands of innocent Syrian citizens, both young and old. This all started when a few rebel groups expressed dissent over the leadership of President Bashar al-Assad but the government was adamant in wiping them out. Thus, this war dragged on for so long. It is disheartening to see young kids dying over chemical warfare and Syrian refugees that are not welcome on many borders. There is no more life in Syria, only bloodbath, and more conflict. Unfortunately, the innocent civilians are the most affected of all as other nations join in on the bombings and deprive them of all hope of ever finding peace again.
Who would’ve thought this armed conflict will persist for as long it does now. People all over the world are actually clueless on the real reason for this war but we witness the destruction and havoc it caused most especially on all the lives that were lost and will still be lost as the war continues to drag on and on and on.
(Via: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39640055) But how can we help those poor Syrian refugees and civilians? Do we really have the power to make a difference in their lives? Is sharing horrific videos and photos of the battleground that is their home enough to raise awareness and mobilize the help and support they so desperately need? Don’t they have human rights anymore? What about the children? Why is it that they lost all semblance of normalcy (along with their rights) when the war broke? Wars are never a good topic for just about everyone. The bloodshed and destruction are just too much for this modern world of ours. How can people be so consumed by rage in a world full of smart gadgets and social media? Are their causes that important, enough for them to disregard the rights of many and never reach a truce? Today, other nations have pledged their support either for the government or for the rebels. But what we are all hoping for is for this war that has taken so many lives and cost so much destruction to finally come to an end, so peace and life return in the war-torn nation that is battleground Syria. The following blog post The Battleground That Is Syria is courtesy of https://chrdnet.org/ from https://chrdnet.org/2017/04/21/the-battleground-that-is-syria/ China is fast becoming a force to reckon with in the global arena, whether in politics, the military or in the economy, the Chinese are in an upward momentum. When you look around you, everything is virtually “Made in China. If you look at it in that light, much of the world’s economy depends heavily on China. Labor is cheap and so are materials. In that way, businesses can save a lot of money and still make lots of profits. However, just from that alone stems a lot of human rights issues. From poor (even inhumane) working conditions to very cheap labor, the Chinese workforce is full of human right violations that can make you shudder if you hear about it for the first time. The People’s Republic of China may be a socialist state but it is governed by the people’s democratic dictatorship that is led by the Chinese working class. It is among the handful of socialist states in the world that openly endorses communism. And as such, the Chinese people have to endure many forms of restrictions in their lives. There are restrictions on freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, free access to the web, right to have children, freedom of religion, and free formation of social organizations. China is known all over the world to have a one-child policy among its people. Indeed, important human rights remain a highly contested topic in all of China.
But it seems that despite being a powerful country and a country that loves to meddle with the affair of others (Think of Saddam, Lebanon etc.), the U.S. seems to be quiet on the human right issues of China.
Since assuming office, Trump finally meets the Chinese leader and it is a great time than any to discuss pressing economic and political issues along with issues concerning human right abuse. Trump should be able to handle this well considering he is a businessman who has likely been in more uncomfortable situations in the past, similar to this one. However, President Trump is a flawed man himself. How can he even lecture the Chinese leader on valuing the rights of its citizens when he himself is a known chauvinist?
The Chinese are unforgiving. With all these cases (and allegations) of human rights abuse, how can the U.S. just turn a blind eye and keep on doing business with this emerging superpower from Asia? But aren’t you also considered an accomplice to a crime if you know about the crime but opt to intentionally ignore it? Because that is just what the U.S. is doing. Although Trump criticizes China on their military activities and trade policies in his favorite platform – Twitter – he seems to overlook other more pressing issues like Internet censorship, punitive detention and other forms of human rights abuses. The Chinese government should not just keep on holding political prisoners because these people have spoken about topics China considers as sensitive. All these abuses have just got to stop. But who will tell them when the leader of one of the most powerful nations on the planet refuses to talk about human rights practices in China unlike his predecessors? Although the Trump administration insists they would still discuss these issues in private, human rights advocates don’t get their hopes up. True reform will likely elude the Chinese for now but we’ll see where international talks lead us. At least now, China no longer shy away from the global stage unlike before where they have totally confined themselves in their own country, which happens to be second largest nation in the world in terms of land area with a population of over 1.3 billion. They are such a force indeed. The following article What We Need To Know About China’s Human Rights Abuse Read more on: CHRDnet.org from https://chrdnet.org/2017/04/20/what-we-need-to-know-about-chinas-human-rights-abuse/ |
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