This document provides a summary of independent online resources that provide perspectives on China which may be censored within China. It includes Chinese language resources such as blogs and news sites as well as English language sources. Specific topics covered include Tibet, Hong Kong, Tiananmen Square, Taiwan, and Uyghurs. The document also lists resources for promoting understanding of Tibetan culture, noting that portrayals sanctioned by China's government are unlikely to accurately reflect Tibetan culture.
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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
FLAG
NATIONAL FLAG. By Zeng Liansong
NAME (FIVE STAR FLAG)
adapted in SEP 27 1949.
The flag has a red background with a yellow star in the upper left-hand corner and four smaller yellow stars in a crescent formation to its right. The color red symbolizes the revolution. The large star stands for the Communist Party. The five stars together represents their relationship and the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
MILITARY FLAG.
The flag of the armed forces of the People's Republic of China (the People's Liberation Army [PLA]) is red with a golden star in the upper hoist, but the star is smaller than on the national flag. Next to the star are three small lines, the Chinese numerals for "8" and "1", which stand for "August 1", to celebrate the establishment of the PLA in 1928,
The flag of the Ground Forces has a forest green bar at the bottom, the naval ensign has stripes of blue and white at the bottom and the Air Force uses a sky blue bar at the bottom. The forest green represents the earth, the blue and white stripes represent the seas and the sky blue represents the air.
All four flags were made by Željko Heimer.
COLORS.
Red indicates an assertive, passionate and enthusiastic nature
Orange means you are warm-hearted, quick-witted and active.
Yellow indicates cheerfulness, optimism and originality.
Green shows you are responsible, hopeful and into green issues.
Blue displays a cool, calm and peaceful nature.
Violet means you are sensitive, tasteful and artistic.
White is innocence, enlightenment, and efficiency.
Black means you are mysterious, unconventional and dominant.
Brown indicates a trustworthy, reliable and home-loving nature.
Grey shows a desire to be anonymous.
SYMBOLS.
THE NATIONAL SYMBOL.
The national emblem of the People's Republic of ChinaContains in a red circle a representation of Tiananmen Gate, the entrance gate to the Forbidden City, where Mao declared the foundation of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949. Above this representation are the five stars found on the national flag. The largest star represents the Communist Party of China, while the four smaller stars represent the four social classes as defined in Maoism. The emblem is described as being "composed of patterns of the national flag"
The red color of the flag symbolizes revolution and the yellow color of the stars the golden brilliant rays radiating from the vast red land. The design of four smaller stars surrounding a bigger one signifies the unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC)
The outer border of the red circle shows sheaves of wheat and the inner sheaves of rice, which together represent agricultural workers. At the center of the bottom portion of the border is a cog-wheel that represents industrial workers.
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China teaching resources dissident and independent information sources
1. CHINA TEACHING RESOURCES
Independent and dissident perspectives
The following online resources provide viewpoints and information on China which are independent of
China’s government and may be censored or banned within China.
Contents
1. Resources in the Chinese language
2. Resources in English
3. Resources for teaching and events related to Tibetan culture
1. CHINESE-LANGUAGE RESOURCES
The websites listed below are general websites and blogs, not primarily intended for student use, and many may
only be suitable for more senior language students. Some provide English translations (noted with asterisk).
CHINA GENERAL
• BBC China: http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp
• China Digital Times: http://chinadigitaltimes.net/chinese/
US-based compendium of news articles in Chinese and English, focussing on material censored or
prohibited in China.
• Boxun: http://www.boxun.com/
News portal used by Chinese dissidents.
• *China Change: http://chinachange.org/
Respected web forum for dissidents. Original Chinese
articles are translated into English but link to original Chinese
language source.
• *Human Rights in China: http://www.hrichina.org/chs
Chinese non-governmental organization (NGO) founded in
March 1989 by overseas Chinese students and scientists.
• Hong Kong Human Rights Monitor: http://www.hkhrm.org.hk/
Independent HK-based organisation which aims to promote
better human rights protection in Hong Kong.
TIBET
• Woeser: http://woeser.middle-way.net/ (blog); https://twitter.com/degewa (Twitter)
Tsering Woeser is a Tibetan writer, based in Beijing. She is married to Chinese dissident Wang Lixion and
is the recipient of a Woman of Courage Award from the US State Department. Woeser is regularly placed
under house arrest by the authorities in Beijing but her output is frequently uncensored. (See also High
Peaks Pure Earth, below)
• BBC Chinese service Tibet news: http://www.bbc.co.uk/zhongwen/simp/topics/tibet
• *High Peaks Pure Earth: http://highpeakspureearth.com/?lang=zh-hans UK-based site featuring
Chinese-language material, including Woeser’s blogs, also translated into English.
* provides English translation.
3. CONTROVERSIAL AND CENSORED ISSUES IN CHINA
The following subjects are considered highly sensitive by the Chinese government.
Online content regarding them is blocked or censored inside China. Chinese citizens
publicly advocating positions opposed to those of the government are at risk of
arrest and imprisonment.
a) Tibet
Tibet was invaded by China in 1950. China claims it is part of the Chinese
nation but Tibetans continue to resist and oppose the rule and policies
of China’s government. Tibet is subject to greater repression than Han-
majority areas of China and activities deemed “separatist” face particularly
severe punishment under Chinese law. Tibetans are deeply concerned
about threats to their culture and language, their religious freedom and the
economic marginalisation arising from Han Chinese immigration. For more
detailed information see separate Power Point presentation.
• BBC Tibet overview: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16689779
• The Guardian Tibet section: http://www.theguardian.com/world/tibet
• Freedom House Freedom in the World Index (Tibet):
https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2014/tibet#
US-based non-governmental organisation that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political
freedom, and human rights. Partially funded by the US government.
• Central Tibetan Administration (CTA): www.tibet.net
Tibetan “government-in-exile”, elected by Tibetans outside Tibet.
• Dalai Lama: www.dalailama.com
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism and former political leader of Tibet.
• Free Tibet: www.freetibet.org
UK-based NGO campaigning for self-determination for the Tibetan people and the respect of their
human rights.
b) Hong Kong
China assumed full control of Hong Kong in 1997 and has since pursued a “One country, Two Systems”
approach, allowing greater democracy and freedom of expression in Hong Kong than in the rest of China.
Many people in Hong Kong fear threats to their freedoms and greater control being exercised by the
Chinese Communist Party. Mass demonstrations took place in 2014.
• BBC Hong Kong overview: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16517764
• Human Rights in China: http://www.hrichina.org/en/hong-kong-preserving-rights-honoring-promises
• Larry Ferlazzo:
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2014/09/29/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-hong-kong-protests/
US educational blog, including teaching resources
c) Tiananmen Square
In June 1989, China’s government responded to mass protests seeking greater freedom in China by
shooting protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. Total number of fatalities is unknown.
• BBC Tiananmen Square timeline: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-27404764
• American Forum for Global Education: http://www.globaled.org/chinaproject/teachingmaterials/
seminar/8l.php Lesson Plan.
• Lessonplans.org http://lessonplanspage.com/ssartlaciexperiencingtiananmensquare612-htm/
Lesson Plan.