This touching blog entry was referred to us by long-time reader Bing Ma Yong. Thanks, BMY. After interviewing on the front lines for more than 10 days, I've seen too much tragedy, I've witnessed too many touched moments, I've seen too many shocking pictures. But there is one more thing that has really moved me with an indescribable sense of sadness mixed with pride: the … [Read more...] about Farmers Laboring In the Rubble
Archives for May 2008
Questions for the Dalai Lama
It has now been more than 2 months since the Lhasa riots, and weeks since the Beijing government met with the Dalai Lama's personal envoys in Shenzhen. The passions aroused by the protests associated with the Torch relay has cooled a little. Now, we can turn to deeper, less emotional consideration of the Dalai Lama and what he stands for. The Dalai Lama's recent trip to … [Read more...] about Questions for the Dalai Lama
School collapses: local government promises "answers within one month"
Roland at ESWN provides this translation of an excellent Southern Metropolis story about the local government's promises to fully investigate school collapses in the area. Many Chinese netizens in recent days have aimed a flood of scorn and vitrol towards local Mianyang party secretary Jiang Guohua, accusing him of being involved in local corruption, and then trying to cover … [Read more...] about School collapses: local government promises "answers within one month"
Taiwan's Ma Yingjiu – A New Era
This year has so far been confusing and surprising for many Chinese. We've been faced with a number of challenges none of us expected: January snowstorms, Tibet riots, Olympic torch protests, and then the devastating Sichuan earthquake. But surprisingly, one potential flashpoint that many of us have been worried about for a decade seems to be settling down into an orbit that … [Read more...] about Taiwan's Ma Yingjiu – A New Era
Sharon Stone reveals her dark basic instinct
While being interviewed at the Cannes film festival, Sharon Stone shared some candid words on her reactions to the Sichuan earthquake, which to date is estimated to have killed more than 80,000 (including confirmed fatalities and those missing) and left millions homeless. I would strongly urge everyone to listen for yourself at this YouTube link. The following is a transcript I … [Read more...] about Sharon Stone reveals her dark basic instinct