By Gillian Wong The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Lawyers of a well-known Chinese general’s son accused of taking part in a gang rape are waging a rare, Western-style war of words against his critics in a reflection of the growing perception that public opinion counts.
In Beijing, Gary Locke is both admired and reviled
By Christopher Bodeen The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — Gary Locke has been praised for his down-to-earth manner since becoming the first Chinese American ambassador to Beijing. He’s also been denounced as a showboater, a neocolonialist tool, and a traitor to the Chinese race. China’s bipolar reactions to Locke since his appointment last month are […]