Tai Ji Men Dizi as Global Ambassadors of Good Will

Tai Ji Men Dizi as Global Ambassadors of Good Will

“Citizen diplomacy” is a two-edged sword. While ideologues can easily turn it into propaganda, Tai Ji Men offers a virtuous example of how it can effectively work. by Marco Respinti *A paper presented at the webinar “Tai Ji Men: Citizen Diplomacy for Peace and...
The Chinese Ethos of Citizen Diplomacy, from Guiguzi to Tai Ji Men

The Chinese Ethos of Citizen Diplomacy, from Guiguzi to Tai Ji Men

The ancient sage Guiguzi is traditionally considered the first teacher to have operated a school of diplomacy, both for government officers and common citizen. His spirit lives in the citizen diplomacy of Tai Ji Men. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the...
Tai Ji Men’s Citizen Diplomacy for Peace and Justice

Tai Ji Men’s Citizen Diplomacy for Peace and Justice

Two webinars celebrated the United Nations International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, focusing on Tai Ji Men’s activities for peace and their protests against injustice. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on May 2nd,...
Tai Ji Men: A Voyage to the Center of Conscience

Tai Ji Men: A Voyage to the Center of Conscience

The role of Dr. Hong and Tai Ji Men in promoting the International Day of Conscience—and the lack of conscience of their persecutors. by Marco Respinti* *A paper presented as the introduction of the webinar “A Question of Conscience: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized...
Advocating for Tai Ji Men on the International Day of Conscience

Advocating for Tai Ji Men on the International Day of Conscience

April 5 confronts us with the tragedy of inaction on the Tai Ji Men case. Did the international community do enough? by Stephen Enada* *A paper presented at the webinar “A Question of Conscience: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without...
Overcoming the Obstacles in the Tai Ji Men Case

Overcoming the Obstacles in the Tai Ji Men Case

A return to conscience is the way to solve the seemingly intractable problems faced by Dr. Hong and his dizi. by Mario De Paoli* *A paper presented at the webinar “A Question of Conscience: The Tai Ji Men Case,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without...