Before switching from posting immature opinions on things I know unprofessionally to the work I do for a living for a few weeks, there are some thoughts I really want to get out of my chest. I hope these thoughts will help non-Chinese understand some puzzling phenomena in the Chinese social and political life. Notes: 1. My English translation of the key terms (义理, 人情, 隐忍) … [Read more...] about Chinese Exceptionalism -义理和人情
Archives for July 2008
(Letter from Joel) Tianjin’s LaoBaiXing on the Olympics
(This is excerpted from: Tianjin’s "Old Hundred Names" on the Olympics) Here's what some of our neighbours and others from our daily routines in the city think about the Olympics. I asked them, "What do the Olympics means to Chinese people?" (奥运会对中国人有什么意义？) and "Why are they doing so much preparation?" (我听说中国为了奥运会作很多准备。为什么是这样？) … [Read more...] about (Letter from Joel) Tianjin’s LaoBaiXing on the Olympics
How to greet properly in traditional Chinese style
On July 18th, Beijing released a set of official Olympic and Paralympic posters and graphics. A sharp eyed reader quickly pointed out a mistake in one of the smiling face photos: … [Read more...] about How to greet properly in traditional Chinese style
Senior judges discuss "human search engine"
As the Internet has gained in influence in China, the "human search engine" and "internet mob" has also made itself increasingly known. We've discussed several such stories here, including the case of Wang Qianyuan. In the past, some unknown government bureau might have simply issued an edict banning this behavior... but in a hopeful sign of the maturing legal system in … [Read more...] about Senior judges discuss "human search engine"
(Letter from oldson) “China is such a threat to the U.S”??
I was having an online discussion with a business associate about U.S. export controls. She made the following statement: “China is such a threat to the U.S…we must be extremely careful of what they get their hands on…China and other non U.S. friendly countries will do practically anything to steal our knowledge for our weapons and military equipment.” Notwithstanding that … [Read more...] about (Letter from oldson) “China is such a threat to the U.S”??