Saturday, February 13, 2010

China's bullying tactics - 18 - University of Calgary 'punished'

Phayul [Friday, February 05, 2010 11:24]

The Chinese government has removed the University of Calgary from its list of accredited institutions — a move school officials say is connected to the Dalai Lama's visit last fall.

The university hosted the 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate and awarded him an honorary degree when he visited the city in September last year.

In December, officials were made aware the Chinese government had removed the university from a list posted on the Ministry of Education's website.

Now, Chinese students of the university face an uncertain future...

Love & clear light,
Rudy

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Bullying tactics nr. 17 failed - Obama will meet the Dalai Lama

Phayul[Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:50]

"The president told China leaders during his trip last year that he would meet with the Dalai Lama, and he intends to do so," White House spokesman Bill Burton told reporters Tuesday

In the USA, people are used to freedom of speech, the Chinese gov't apparently still aren't aware of that concept...

Love & clear light,
Rudy

China's bullying tactics 17 - China threatens Obama over Dalai Lama meeting

Times Online[Tuesday, February 02, 2010 21:37]

Strained ties between the US and China could deteriorate further if President Obama goes ahead with a meeting with the Dalai Lama, Beijing warned today.

How come the Chinese cannot see they make themselves look totally ridiculous this way? A country of over a billion people still afraid of a Buddhist monk?

Love & clear light,
Rudy