Here are two stories of neglect and abuse, both involving children: China: six year old locked in chick coop for a year US: three children locked motel bathroom for a year Thou oceans apart, both are tragic, inexcusable, and similar in terms of public reaction, sympathy for the victims, and reflection on each’s values. … [Read more...] about (Letter) China-America story compare
Archives for July 2009
(Letter from John Morrison) China?
Hello to Fool's Mountain:Blogging for China. I have been watching the furor over the global economy for the past 8 months as a past time, being unemployed union carpenter since thanksgiving of '08. Much has been made of the "cause of this global crisis' mostly revolving around mindspeak from the economic community on Wallstreet. Television reports assure us daily that … [Read more...] about (Letter from John Morrison) China?
First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
Today marked the beginning of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue under Obama Administration. The meetings are considered to be important even though they may not yield immediate results. … [Read more...] about First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
(Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
Most likely your answer is neither. It is human nature to assume him/herself is unbiased. Both the bashers and apologists have been brain washed. They will not listen to a different point of view, let alone discuss with you with open minds. Depending on the topic I could be guilty as charged. I wrote a piece in comparing human right between China and US. I have the … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival
This week, several Chinese directors, including world-renowed independent film director Jia Zhangke, abruptly withdrew their works from screening at the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival, which starts today and runs through Aug. 9. Organizers of the Melbourne International Film Festival touts the festaival as “a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 … [Read more...] about Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival