In a recent commentary in the Chronicle of Higher Education (March 6, 2009, A33), Professor Brockmann (professor of German at Carnegie Mellon University) pointed out that the study of foreign languages should not be a zero-sum game.His commentary is a response to the University of Southern California’s plan to eliminate the German Department to usher in studies of Eastern Asian … [Read more...] about German and/or Chinese?
Archives for March 2009
(Letter from Shane9219) China’s Interaction with Israel and the Jewish People
The unique history of China and the interaction of Chinese people with the rest of world give China many friends around the world. Those ties have been both strong and historical, despite Chinese's common animosity towards old Western colonists and Japanese imperialists. This historic foundation will continue to benefit both China and the world for a long time. The following … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) China’s Interaction with Israel and the Jewish People
Dalai Lama warns of looming violence
As reported by the Reuters, Dalai Lama just issued an ominous warning in Frankfurter Rundschau on Friday: I am very worried. Many Chinese citizens have armed themselves, and they are ready to shoot. It is a very tense situation. At any moment there could be an explosion of violence. I suppose Dalai Lama was referring specifically to Han and Hui Chinese citizens, who were on the … [Read more...] about Dalai Lama warns of looming violence
Chas Freeman's view of the dominant view on June 4th in China
This post is perhaps a bit ahead of its proper time since the 20th anniversary of June 4th is still about three months away. Nevertheless, the recent chatters in the blogsphere made me check out the background of Chas Freeman, Obama's choice as the head of the National Intelligence Council, and his comment concerning June 4th. Well, it's kinda difficult to keep on skipping … [Read more...] about Chas Freeman's view of the dominant view on June 4th in China
On the State of China's Economy and the Global Economy
As the current world economy crisis drags on, there are still lingering hopes that China just might remain a bright spot in the world economy and help lead the world back to recovery. … [Read more...] about On the State of China's Economy and the Global Economy