Thu, March 12 2009 At the food court in Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre, a young well-dressed Asian woman was last week handing out glossy leaflets promoting something called the Divine Performing Arts, or DPA. She spoke softly, explaining to those who took her yellow pamphlets that the show, which is slated to hit a Vancouver stage next month, is about China’s culture and … [Read more...] about (Letter from mroberts) Crouching Dancer, Hidden Jargon
Archives for March 2009
Numbers as Language
NPR once broadcasted an interview talking about why Asian students are better at math (if I can be excused) . The speaker explained that in these mostly agricultural societies, the mindset is you reap how much you plant, hence their greater commitment. In America, there is more emphasis on “working smart” than “working hard”. Translated into educational jargon, he is saying … [Read more...] about Numbers as Language
Translation: Why aren't we requiring finanacial disclosure by common folks?
[NOTE] This is a translation of a report filed by (王和岩) Wang Heyan in (财经网) Caijing Net two days ago. The content of this report has been making quick rounds in various Chinese Internet forums. It was also picked by other news medias. The Communist Party Group of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC) is staying at the Friendship Hotel. The members of … [Read more...] about Translation: Why aren't we requiring finanacial disclosure by common folks?
What is the best country to get sick in?
This may start like a bar story, but it may end as a rant: one day, a Canadian colleague, an American colleague and I (Chinese) were having lunch, and we were talking about the health care problems each face in our countries. In Canada, you pay high tax, but health care is free. In America, you pay relatively low tax (according to the Canadian), but healthcare is … [Read more...] about What is the best country to get sick in?
U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea
The U.S. accused China of harassing a U.S. surveillance ship in the South China Seas earlier this week. According to this CNN report, During the incident, five Chinese vessels "shadowed and aggressively maneuvered in dangerously close proximity to USNS Impeccable, in an apparent coordinated effort to harass the U.S. ocean surveillance ship while it was conducting routine … [Read more...] about U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea