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Kim Jong Il - Juche Leader

DPRK: Passing of Chairman Kim Jong Il – 13th Anniversary Marked! (31.12.2024)

Messages and letters also came from the director of the International Department of the Socialist Workers’ Party of Croatia, the international secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the People of Spain, the vice-chairman of the Socialist Freedom Party of Egypt, the secretary for International Relations  of the Brazilian Communist Party, the co-chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kim Il Sung-Kim Jong Il Foundation, the director-general of the International Institute of the Juche Idea, the secretary general of the African Regional Committee for the Study of the Juche Idea and other high-ranking personages of political, social and economic circles in China, Russia, Nepal, Myanmar, Singapore, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, Palestine, Iran, Indonesia, India, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Finland, Croatia, Poland, Serbia, Britain, Austria, Italy, Spain, Nigeria, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Chile and Ecuador and the organizations for the study of the Juche idea and representatives of the international bodies here.

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"My father met Norman Bethune in Spain during his recovery from battle injuries. Influenced by him, my father aspired to come to China, where he met my mother and later had me," said Michael Crook, chairman of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives. His parents, David and Isabel Crook, played an important role in training a large number of foreign-language professionals for China. "The spirit of Bethune has not faded with time; instead, it has been widely inherited and carried forward in both China and Canada," said Hu Jinqiang, director of the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery. Hu noted that today Bethune is not just a name but a symbol of internationalism, humanism and selfless dedication. "We commemorate him to inspire more people to remember history and carry forward his spirit."

China: Passing of Canadian Surgeon – Norman Bethune [1890-1939] – Commemorated! (22.12.2024)

This year marks the 85th death anniversary of Bethune, who died of blood poisoning at the age of 49 on Nov. 12, 1939 in China while aiding the Chinese people in their fight against Japanese aggression. His remains were relocated to the cemetery in 1953.

The commemoration began at 10 a.m., with participants bowing before the surgeon’s tomb and presenting flower baskets.

“My father met Norman Bethune in Spain during his recovery from battle injuries. Influenced by him, my father aspired to come to China, where he met my mother and later had me,” said Michael Crook, chairman of the International Committee for the Promotion of Chinese Industrial Cooperatives.

His parents, David and Isabel Crook, played an important role in training a large number of foreign-language professionals for China.

“The spirit of Bethune has not faded with time; instead, it has been widely inherited and carried forward in both China and Canada,” said Hu Jinqiang, director of the North China Military Martyrs Cemetery.

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Steve Wright - Master of the airwaves!

Peace & Love to Radio DJ Steve Wright [1954-2024]! (15.2.2024)

Perhaps there was an ‘Earlier Steve Wright’ and a ‘Latter Steve Wright’ (just like Wittgenstein) – as I am told he was working for the BBC in the 1980s well before I knew of him (I used to listen to Adrian Juste, Kenny Everett and Radio Moscow under the bedclothes at night) during that time. Whilst engaged in reclusive (academic) studies, Steve Wright would accompany me through a strict study and keep-fit regimen. When not reading and writing – I would be lifting weights and practicing martial arts movements, etc. Steve Wright and his humour would align with the freshness and beauty of Spring and Summer – and lift us out of the inherent misery of Autumn and Winter! Lastly, when the capitalist world was going through an orgy of self-congratulation following the collapse of the USSR in 1991 – Steve Wright continued to point-out (in a humorous and acceptable manner) all the inconsistencies that still lay within the capitalist system. As to whether this was his intention I do not know. As he was earning over £400,000 per year – I suspect not.

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DPRK: Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Sends a Wreath to the Home of the late Comrade Ri Chun Gu! (15.6.2023)

Comrade Li Chun Gu – who grew up to be a talented film writer and creative guide under the special care of the world’s great men – spent the past 50 years in the Revolutionary film industry producing Classics such as “The Sun of the Nation”, the multi-part art film “Nation and Destiny” and the art film “To the End of the World”! He contributed to the development of Juche film art by creating masterpieces of numerous film literature – including for use by the Military Party Chief Secretary such as《Traces of Life》, 《Ask Yourself》 and 《The Person Who Remains in Your

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Football: Thailand Emerges Victorious in (Two-Leg) ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Cup! (17.1.2023)

This is the new approach. We used to let just anyone into the squad, but we really struggled in defence! Higher-up the decision was taken to ensure that every eligible player has at least 12-months living in a local Wat – including full ordination! Meditation practice of this length of time has really improved our ‘first touch’ of the ball, not to mention our running up the pitch and our creative passing! Although in Buddhism we are taught to ‘give everything away’ – this is not the case on the pitch! When we have possession of the ball – it is our time – and we will only give it away when the time is right – this is the result of developed ‘panna’. This is why before each half we have a team huddle and generate ‘metta’ (loving kindness) which permeates the changing rooms, the pitch, the stadium, country and universe! Dhammic-football will eventually become a worldwide phenomenon when Thailand lifts the FIFA World Cup! Of course, before that happens, we might have to teach the Thai people to read and write, build modern and safe housing, schools and hospitals, and develop a sustainable economy not premised upon Western religious fetish or sex tourism, but if our King can have sixteen wives due entirely to the good kamma he has generated in previous existences, so can we!” 

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