One country, two systems. One is a capitalist system but un-democratic, illiberal and corrupt. The other is Hong Kong.:
Hong Kong has a new leader, Donald Tsang. As expected, he tied up so much support on the Beijing-selected election committee during the nominating process that no formal vote was needed.
The election was over before the votes were even cast. On Thursday, career civil servant Tsang effectively became Hong Kong’s new chief executive, after securing the endorsement of about 80 percent of the 800-member election committee.
The committee members, selected by the Chinese government, were scheduled to cast their votes on July 10. But with such a big lead, the ballot is considered unnecessary. Tsang’s nearest challenger - Democratic Party head Lee Wing-tat quickly conceded defeat. Tsang is expected to be sworn in in Beijing next week.
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Mao: The Unknown Story - by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday:
A controversial and damning biography of the Helmsman.
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