China Spies and Lies

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China Spies and Lies

Concentration camps in the north
disappearing book sellers in the south
Chinese spies hunt one and all
Army of thieves , worldwide

Zhao Ziyang, where is he?
erased from Chinese history
where is the brave young man
who battled one thousand tanks?

Xu Jiatun, where is he?
erased from Chinese history
truth has no play in China today
only death and propaganda reign

Xi Jinping, crimes against humanity
Lu Shaye, propogandist to the core
Leaders of a revolution long dead
corruption their cause, their only rules

Coal plants and cigarettes
Keep your silences
even you may lose your breath
This is China, spies and lies

Jailed Activists
Ai Weiwei
Bao Tong
Bao Zunxin
Cai Lujun
Chen Pokong
Cheng Jianping
Gao Zhisheng
Guo Quan
He Depu
Hu Jia
Huang Qi
Ilham Tohti
Jiang Lijun
Jiang Rong
Jiang Yanyong
Jiang Yefei
Li Hai
Li Zhi
Liao Yiwu
Liu Di
Liu Xiaobo
Qin Yongmin
Shi Tao
Tan Zuoren
Tang Baiqiao
Wang Bingzhang
Wang Dan
Wang Quanzhang
Wang Xiaoning
Wang Youcai
Wei Jingsheng
Wu Gan
Xu Zhiyong
Yang Jianli
Yuan Hongbing
Yue Xin
Zeng Jinyan
Zhao Changqing
Zhao Lianhai

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Geoffrey Brewer

Date: 5/31/2019 10:23:00 PM

This is a heart wrenching litany of cruel suffering by brave people who dared to protest at a ‘peoples’ State’. I think we can agree on this, Arthur, though I doubt if you see it as the outcome of socialism taken to the limit.

Brendan Solomon

Date: 1/22/2019 2:40:00 PM

Hard to imagine places like this still exist on earth! Great write, matey

Paul Callus

Date: 1/21/2019 10:37:00 AM

Some countries (or better still, their leaders) never change. It is good that people are made aware of what's going on. Spies and Lies is an eye-opener for those who prefer to sit on the fence. Regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 1/21/2019 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Arthur for shedding light on one of the darkest sides and sufferings of humanity.. Very interesting what you have written.. My deepest regards. God bless you.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 1/21/2019 7:53:00 AM

Hi Arthur, an excellent write my friend. China, a communist country with no true communist concept. Those in power, they keep their power by walking over others, by taking away peoples liberties. You have hit the nail on the head Arthur, a country of spies and lies. I don't think I would ever trust such a country. A poem of truth my friend. Have a wonderful Monday. your friend always....Mike.