History Series - Democratic Movements in China

[Anonymous]

I am in need of some help - one of my students asked if there had ever been a terrorist in China (we had been talking about 9/11). I told him we would have to do some research, but I thought not. Why not? Does China just mind her own business or are terror groups fearful of the reaction?

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

A terrific opportunity to learn more about democratic movements in China is being presented by the History-Geography Project Scholar-Teacher World History Series. I hope no one minds me posting an advertisement for the school in the West side of town (UCLA – and yes, without question, my loyalties are towards the generosity of the USC U.S. China Institute). The presentation will take place on Thursday May 17th at 4 p.m. at UCLA. Dr. James Tong will be the main presenter. He specializes in Chinese politics. His publications on China include studies of peasant revolts as well as the 1989 Democracy Movement. Teacher Leader, Sandy Line, will also present a lesson. These presentations are always excellent.

If you are interested, please email Mary at [email protected] and she will send you the room number and other logistical information. This session will include a light dinner and refreshments. Parking at UCLA is $11.

To read an article by the UCLA International Institute, "The New Leadership in China: What Can We Expect from Hu Jintao?" follow the link

http://www.international.ucla.edu/asia/news/article.asp?parentid=2724

Dr. Tong is one of four China experts interviewed for this article.
Gustavo

[Anonymous]

Sashton-- Good question! My first response was I guess it depends how one defines terrorist.

Then I went to the BBC's website and found the article "China Names Six Uighurs on Terror List" from April 6th of this year. Here's the link http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-17636262.

It seems the Chinese believe that al-Qaeda has been stirring up the Uighurs, who make up 45% of the population of Xinxiang. The people who were put on the list are members of the East Turkestan Islamic Movement, which is recognized as a terror organization by the US. The article also gives a bit of history as to why there is tension between the Uighurs and the Han Chinese.

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