August 2009

Asia Snapshots is a blog that examines topics in Asia through the perspectives of interesting people interviewed by a group of bloggers in Mainland China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and more.
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“I'm very moved to be here today... Our lives are now much better, but Vietnam remains a very poor country. We need to work much harder.”
-Ho Chi Minh

“I thought I’m a public official, and all my food, clothing and expenses should be provided by the public.”
-A Chinese official in Guangdong province, after being arrested for corruption

"The fundamental principle of Vietnamese military science is: in war, you must win."
-Vo Nguyen Giap

'China will not have Democracy.'
-Wu Bangguo, Chinese Parliament Chief (quoted in 2009)