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Do you have a link of who is fearing that the Chinese tanks will be rolling in soon? Looks like the protestors have more to fear from their fellow Hong Kong citizens! I give it another week and everyone goes back to school/work. Maybe two. http://aje.me/1CIpFzG WWWTT

And still lots more! http://www.commondreams.org/views/2014/10/02/occupy-centrals-ties-ned WWWTT

Oh you mean these guys? http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&ved=0CE0QFjAK&url=http%3A%2F %2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCriticism_of_Human_Rights_Watch&ei=6DYvVOPjKoWyyATM94HQAQ&usg=AFQjCNFIsoKerZakOvePP6_HVNCwQ4Yz2w&bvm=bv.76802529,d.aWw&cad=rja http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=13&ved=0CFoQFjAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.counterpunch.org%2F2013%2F03%2F14%2Fthe-bias-of-human-rights-watch%2F&ei=6DYvVOPjKoWyyATM94HQAQ&usg=AFQjCNEjPSWIx_etsWcqOqx2AyBoT_9-mw&bvm=bv.76802529,d.aWw&cad=rja http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=16&ved=0CEIQFjAFOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.antiwar.com%2Frep%2Ftreanor1.html&ei=OTkvVJToOsy3yAShtYH4Cg&usg=AFQjCNHDiWavW8V-R6WsDg-p8CNlmHnA1A&bvm=bv.76802529,d.aWw&cad=rja http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=18&ved=0CE8QFjAHOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theatlantic.com%2Finternational%2Farchive%2F2009%2F07%2Ffundraising-corruption-at-human-rights-watch%2F21345%2F&ei=OTkvVJToOsy3yAShtYH4Cg&usg=AFQjCNEIOMF28omQYLAEBxFT-WAssP8jmw&bvm=bv.76802529,d.aWw&cad=rja You know what the funny thing is? I only typed in a search of this alleged human rights group and all this came up! I never had any problems accessing MLW when I was in Mainland China. But no Facebook or youtube. Probably protecting their own version of facebook called QQ I am disapointed there is no youtube. WWWTT

This one really digs in! http://orientalreview.org/2014/10/03/the-umbrella-revolution-and-secessionist-political-contagion-in-china-i/ WWWTT

For anyone interested in a different perspective. http://wp.me/p4xlGl-1AM WWWTT

You have a link for this? I agree they are actively trying to keep the RMB low to keep exports high. But the government is also actively trying to increase wages and unions are allowed to strike! I have personally seen the price increases there. As compared to Thailand, Bangkok has virtually stood still in the last 5 years. Thailand in my opinion would be a lot more attractive for cheaper labour now. WWWTT

Why should the Chinese government collapse when they are working on their budgets and finances? Judging from how well their economy is doing, and how well they're country is advancing, I don't believe their process of adopting, adapting and evolving is as flawed a most western nations. WWWTT

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Zhexie chengshi zai Zhongguo ma? Ruguo waiguo de chengshi you kangyi, wo meiyou xingqu. Ni hai bu hui shuo Hanyu, danshi wo zhi hui gen ni daying putonghua. Ni feichen kexiao WWWTT

Didn't need your explanation of how things work here. Already am a member of the NDP and was an executive member at the riding association level. But thanks anyways Anyways, the protests don't seem to be spreading anywhere past Hong Kong. You would think they would be protesting across the harbor to Macau. But no luck there hey. WWWTT

Ni yao qu Zhongguo yi nian, erqie ni hui zhidao Zhongguoren shi hen gaoxing. WWWTT

So I take it you never had the opportunity to do any of those things I mentioned. WWWTT

Then it must be stronger government regulations for the monopolies or near monopolies. When I was last there Feb-March 2014, my wife's banking was way cheaper (free) and all telecommunications are a fraction of the cost. Smaller businesses such as domestic restaurants massages clothing taxi are way cheaper and great service. Transportation (air train boat) service is great and very popular there too. But western brand names are even more expensive than here! WWWTT

When was the last time you voted on a budget bill? Or when was the last time you were able to forward a bill at any level of government? WWWTT

Yes for brand X or Brand Y. But I'll just use the fact that more people in jail=less rights. Did you know that people in China are free to join the communist party where they can vote on policy? I guess you feel that not being allowed to vote on government policy= more freedom? WWWTT

Western style capitalism? Where corporations are allowed to rape consumers? No sorry I have a different opinion from what I have seen there. China is a socialist country where corporations are not allowed to charge whatever price. It could be because competition there is greater, but I believe the government uses a heavy hand (for TV, phone, internet, banking) when setting charges and fees. WWWTT

Really? Lots of similar money recovering laws from criminals in the west. I guess you feel China's criminals are entitled to more rights than what western criminals are entitled to. Double standard! WWWTT

Going to have to answer each point separately. First off, their justice system is very blind. Doesn't matter if your are a police officer or a wealthy person or a politician. All receive the same treatment. I consider that very fair and a high standard reflecting court consideration of ones rights. Another way of saying this is that no one has more rights as we see in western courts. True their punishments for crimes is harsh, but at least it's across the board. As well, China is mitigating to lessen the punishments. Opposite of what we see in North America. Everytime I have been in China, I have clearly seen people of various faith free to practice their faith, many are even openly members of congress in the communist party. What you don't see is tax credits for religions/churches etc. What you don't see, is religious people trying to solicit people to join their faith! What you don't see is religions trying to get political. I personally know several members of the communist party of China (CPC) and from what I hear, we should be protesting here in the streets to adopt a similar system unique to Canada! WWWTT

If you're wealthy, not if you're poor and African American Also there is more people in jail per capita in the US so what you are saying is factually false. WWWTT

That's it Wilber, set the bar nice and low for your beloved conservatives. WWWTT

Link please! I'm interested in reading that information you read to come to this conclusion. WWWTT

If this was a protest in the US, there would be already ten different threads about it on MLW and a body count. WWWTT

LOL! The people of China have more freedom than you do in Canada! WHY would the Chinese want less freedom under a western style democracy? WWWTT

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Really? Maybe Canada should look in the mirror? What if China broke trade deals with us after they found out about the G20? Or treatment of Native Canadians. One standard for the west, another for the rest! WWWTT