We Should Not Deny Our History
Recently, a number of countries have criticized Japan’s attempts to revise, or otherwise whitewash its atrocities during World War II, but none has been as vociferous as China.
Ministry of Public Security to Start 24 hour Internet Surveillance Program
People’s Daily reported that, according to the Ministry of Public Security, a brand new Internet surveillance system has been established. Starting June 1, it is expected that Internet police in 50 cities and provinces will monitor online activity using a unique identification account to “safeguard internet security.” The article stated that internet surveillance, covering a full 24 hours, will help to discover “illegal and harmful” information; present “warnings and threats” to those conducting improper online speech and behavior; publish online instances of criminal activity; and accept online tips that report illegal behavior. The article also listed 50 cities and provinces in which the Internet police surveillance is expected to take place.
Source: People’s Daily, March 31, 2015
http://legal.people.com.cn/n/2015/0531/c42510-27082485.html
Politburo of the CCP Published New Guidelines on Developing the Party Organization
Xinhua reported that during the recent Politburo meeting held on May 29, the Party organization introduced new guidelines for the development of its work. The article stated that the organization agreed that the Chinese Communist Party should play the “core leadership role” in China. Therefore it should expand in order to further the Party organization’s development in government agencies and in civil, economic, cultural and social organizations. The guidelines provided comprehensive requirements for setting up Party organizations and defined the roles, responsibilities, and decision making process for the work.
Source: Xinhua, May 29, 2015
http://news.xinhuanet.com/politics/2015-05/29/c_1115455011.htm
PLA to Conduct Military Exercises Near China Myanmar Border
Huanqiu published an article reporting that a PLA spokesperson from the Chengdu military base announced that the PLA will conduct combined air-ground operation military exercises starting on June 2. The exercises are to be held in the region where the Myanmar government’s bombs fell and where Chinese citizens were injured. The article stated that this will be the first exercise since the fighting took place in Northern Myanmar in February.
Source: Huanqiu, June 1, 2015
http://world.huanqiu.com/exclusive/2015-06/6563465.html
Editor Suspended Due to Personal Remarks on the Internet
On May 28, 2015, Lanzhou Daily, a Communist Party media in the capital of Gansu Province, announced its decision to suspend Editor Zhao Wen and to initiate an investigation against him due to his “inappropriate remarks” made on his own weibo (miniblog). Earlier, Zhao had made remarks in his blog criticizing the police.
Chinese Review News: Are Sino-U.S. Relations In Winter?
China Review News published a commentary that stated, "Recently, conflicts have continually emerged between China and the U.S."
"First, the U.S. and the Philippines held a joint naval exercise near the islands over which both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty. Second, the U.S. has pressured China to stop its island-building in the South China Sea and sent planes and ships to go inside the 12 nautical miles of those islands (which is considered China’s water and air-space). Secretary of State Kerry’s visit to China did not cool things down. He didn’t reach an agreement with China on the island-building issue. His statement on deploying the THAAD missile defense system, when visiting South Korea after his China trip, further hurt China’s nerves."
The U.S. media have also stirred things up. They exaggerated the military threat from China and have re-cooked the Chinese spy cases. They called Li Keqiang’s visit to Latin America confronting the U.S. in its own backyard and said that Xi Jinping’s attending Russia’s Victory Day Parade was China and Russia joining forces to counter the U.S.
"Though China and the U.S. have already established a coordination mechanism at multiple levels, that didn’t help stop the disputes from escalating. The U.S.’ pressing attitude and its dogmatic rhetoric made it lose sincerity when communicating with China. Its media further stirred up issues and added more barriers to resolution, leaving both sides unwilling to take the first step to ease the tension." "This could be a lose-lose battle for both sides."
Source: China Review News, May 24, 2015
http://hk.crntt.com/doc/1037/6/4/0/103764032.html?coluid=136&kindid=4710&docid=103764032&mdate=0524000307
Obamas’ Exclusive Win Mentality Will Lead the United States to Lose the World
China’s state media Xinhua published a series of articles responding to Obama’s speech at the Nike factory in Oregon. The editor added the following comments: