I thought I'd bring to people's attention to a recent Op Ed from Tony Blair in the Wall Street Journal on the Rise of China and the Olympics. I think the piece is interesting as a genuine attempt by a Western Leader (or at least a former Western leader) to understand - in good faith - the Rise of China and the Olympics. … [Read more...] about Tony Blair's New Op Ed on China in the Wall Street Journal
Archives for August 2008
(Letter from skylight, Opposing Viewpoint) A letter from a Chinese to Dalai Lama (originally written by Zhu Rui)
Note from Editor (Allen): [edited 2008-08-31 (originally I failed to attribute the source to Zhu Rui's blog, for which I apologize)] Here is a letter brought to our attention by guest blogger Skylight originally published in Zhu Rui's blog. A nation of 1.3 billion has many voices. Here is a minority voice that I (Editor) do not necessarily agree with but that I still … [Read more...] about (Letter from skylight, Opposing Viewpoint) A letter from a Chinese to Dalai Lama (originally written by Zhu Rui)
The iPhone girl update: no one was fired for a "beautiful mistake"
I didn't know anything about the iPhone Girl until reading her rumored firing at ESWN. The good news is that it was just a rumor. … [Read more...] about The iPhone girl update: no one was fired for a "beautiful mistake"
(Letter) Western Media's Selective Reporting Of Gymnast Age Claim
While news outlets such as NYT and Huffington Post were all too happy to "out" the Chinese government on misreporting and record errors, by citing unfavorable search engine results to bolster the "lie", "cheat" conclusions - What our media doesn't seem to care about, is the search engine results that are in support of the claim these girls are of age: … [Read more...] about (Letter) Western Media's Selective Reporting Of Gymnast Age Claim
(Letter) Fakery Filled Closing Ceremoney A Fitting Finish
Just watched the closing ceremoney, allow me to head off any potential criticisms: - During the flag raising the 56 fake ethinic children are now being faked by 56 grown ups (I'm sure those children didn't grow up in 2 weeks.) No doubt they are all Han (except a close up on a woman who appears to be ethinic, possibly CGI enhanced?) And they were again fake singing, no doubt … [Read more...] about (Letter) Fakery Filled Closing Ceremoney A Fitting Finish