I think Chinese leaders are among the tamest leaders in the world. Despite being called "butchers of Beijing" (or much worse), constantly being maligned by a maniacal Western press, and even having one of its own be the target of a shoe throwing protester, leaders from the CCP continue to consistently keep up their cordial and composed demeanor. … [Read more...] about Should Chinese Leaders Learn to Speak Up More?
Archives for March 2009
What I talk about when I talk about copycatting
Recently a friend asked for help with the etymology of the word 危险。 She's writing her thesis on the edge that artists have when they skillfully play with "danger." Her whole thesis revolves around the concept of Danger in art and all her professors keep telling her that 危险 has a different connotation in Chinese than danger does in English. So she needs someone to help her … [Read more...] about What I talk about when I talk about copycatting
China in the Year 2020: Three Political Scenarios
In our Dalai Lama Warns of Looming Violence thread, Wukailong linked to this essay covering three political scenarios that China might face in the year 2020. The author, Cheng Li is Senior Fellow at the John L. Thornton China Center of the Brookings Institution and William R. Kenan Professor of Government at Hamilton College. His summary is as follows: … [Read more...] about China in the Year 2020: Three Political Scenarios
(Letter from ecodelta) Tai Chi Scooter One-Ups The Segway
"A mechanical engineer at Purdue University has one-upped the Segway guys with a hands-free scooter that uses the principles of Tai Chi, the ancient Chinese martial art, to keep you from falling on your face." Original article can be found here. http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/03/students-build.html … [Read more...] about (Letter from ecodelta) Tai Chi Scooter One-Ups The Segway
Informal Discussion – the Lessons of Nazi and Japanese Aggressions in WWII
I have not done any research in writing this post, but I hope that does not detract us from having a vigorous and good discussion here. In our recent Chinese Nationalism thread, Shane9219 started a discussion on a just released movie relating to the Nankin Massacre. This got people discussing what the lessons of Nazi and Japanese Aggressions in WWII were. … [Read more...] about Informal Discussion – the Lessons of Nazi and Japanese Aggressions in WWII