The Battle over Politically Correct Designations for China’s Borderlands

Labels matter. As Confucius (reportedly) said: 名不正,則言不順 言不順,則事不成 If names are not rectified, then words are not appropriate. If words are not appropriate, then deeds are not accomplished.                                                       … Continue reading The Battle over Politically Correct Designations for China’s Borderlands

Xizang, not Tibet: Name Rectification Underway

名不正,则言不顺 In China is Slowly Erasing Tibet's Name, we learn that: The Chinese government is gradually dropping the name "Tibet" in official English-language references in favor of the region's Mandarin Chinese name —"Xizang"— with experts saying the move is in line with Beijing policies aimed at erasing Tibetan culture . . .   For more … Continue reading Xizang, not Tibet: Name Rectification Underway