In any democratic country, when public policies appear to ignore the needs of any particular group, or affect them more adversely than others, it is common for the group in question to speak up and put pressure on political leaders to either change course or at least give an explanation for the apparent discrimination. This is certainly true with groups that constitute an ethnic minority.

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Sometimes a government does something so stupid, so nakedly opportunist that the giant pandering is visible from Mars. In their infinite wisdom, the present Tory-dominated coalition has created an image that will sum up the Nasty Party for years to come.

影子商务大臣丘卡• 乌穆纳议员将随华人工党代表团赴中国访问

My Lords, distinguish guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome.
尊敬的阁下们、各位嘉宾、女士们和先生们，晚上好！欢迎大家的光临。

Chinese for Labour held a very successful and enjoyable banquet to welcome in the Year of the Snake. Over 170 members and supporters attended the event on 27 February 2013 at the Phoenix Palace Restaurant in Central London. This year's event attracted many guests, among them Shadow Leader Baroness Royall, Caroline Flint, the Chinese Embassy's Counsellor Cong Peiwu and the Deputy Mayor from Paris's 13th District Buon-Huong Tan.

from Rt Hon Ed Miliband

It is said that the Chinese are the biggest gamblers in the world and that gambling is a normal feature of life which is regarded as 'acceptable'. It is also said that no other Asian people are as fond of gambling as the Chinese. Yes, I can understand if you happen to be Chinese reading this article, you may want to object to this proposition. However, most Chinese people agree that gambling is deeply embedded in their culture and is a normal form of social interaction.