The proponents of a third runway at Heathrow (ie those who stand to benefit commercially from it) argue that there are not enough Chinese visitors coming, due to the lack of direct flights between Chinese cities and Heathrow. Is it credible to think that Chinese visitors are put off by the thought of going to Gatwick…
It would be hard to imagine a more brutal and dangerous regime then that in North Korea. Raving optimists will hope that this family dynasty will suddenly convert to democracy and the rule of law. I don’t think so. I desperately hope I can be proved wrong but I doubt it. And yet if China…
Trouble in Egypt puts trouble in the Lords into perspective! At the time of writing the President is still clinging onto power. I rather fear this is going to have a violent end. The army either has to let people power take its course or they have to impose the Presidents will. So is the…
Over 100 Chinese writers, lawyers and activist have published a letter appealing to the Chinese government to release Liu Xiaobo who was recently awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. They also called for the release of other political prisoners. I found the following article in the Guardian to be an insightful account of the growing pressure…
