An advertising campaign commissioned by the human rights group Amnesty International has raised flames of anger throughout China. For previous discussions, see ESWN and Danwei. Wall Street Journal has more details on the backlash, reporting: Weeks before the Olympics put Beijing and the Games' corporate backers on the world stage, an advertising heavyweight has stumbled over … [Read more...] about Try to view Amnesty International calmly (translated)
Archives for July 2008
In Taiwan, DPP politicians get more familiar with the mainland
Tourists from mainland China aren't the only ones taking advantage of direct cross-strait flights. Taiwanese politicians from the DPP, known for its traditional insistence on Taiwanese independence, are also beginning to take trips to the mainland. Yunlin county commissioner Su Zhifen, a member of the DPP, is leading a trade commission to Beijing. This article from the … [Read more...] about In Taiwan, DPP politicians get more familiar with the mainland
Can smog be used as a smokescreen?
Claire Fox is rather perceptive in her blog entry "Beijing Olympics: China's green critics should get a grip": … [Read more...] about Can smog be used as a smokescreen?
Loongson Lives: Release of Linux PC with Chinese processor
One of the most controversial high-tech projects in Chinese history took a respectable step forward this month, with the commercial release of an actual shipping PC based on the Loongson 2F processor. And here she is, the 1800 RMB ($262 USD, 167 Euro) Fuloong Mini computer: … [Read more...] about Loongson Lives: Release of Linux PC with Chinese processor
Ted Koppel on the People's Republic of Capitalism
Most Chinese and Sinophiles are probably already aware of this, but here's a reminder that Discovery channel is broadcasting a 4-part series, hosted by Ted Koppel, on the People's Republic of Capitalism. (Part 2 will be broadcast tonight, Thursday July 10th.) The general consensus (from both Chinese and overseas viewers) seems to be: interesting, reasonably well-done, but not … [Read more...] about Ted Koppel on the People's Republic of Capitalism