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Archives for November 2009

毛阿敏 (Mao AMin), 渴望 (”Yearning”), yearning for a better future

November 30, 2009 by YinYang 26 Comments

For the last two centuries, the Chinese psyche has been defined in large part by the humiliations and sufferings brought about by foreigners (see the Opium War, the Second Opium War, and the Nanjing Massacre). After the founding of the current Peoples Republic of China, it was the disastrous policies of the Cultural Revolution and the Great Leap Forward which furthered that … [Read more...] about 毛阿敏 (Mao AMin), 渴望 (”Yearning”), yearning for a better future

Shanghai Style: Pajamas in the Great Outdoors

November 26, 2009 by Steve 20 Comments

It seems the long held social custom of Shanghainese to walk down the street in their pajamas is causing some discomfort to the organizers of the Shanghai World Expo scheduled for next year and a campaign has been started by the municipal government to end the practice. It's not that unusual to see middle aged women milling around on the street in their pajamas, or even … [Read more...] about Shanghai Style: Pajamas in the Great Outdoors

(Letter) Translation: Chinese-American Military Service Experience In Contrast – Who Am I Fighting For

November 26, 2009 by Charles Liu Leave a Comment

In contrast to the fairly positive reportng by Sichuan Online on overseas Chinese serving in US military, this article titled "Who Am I Fighting For" exposes a different view of life in the American military. "Who Am I Fighting For" appeared in November 2008 issue of Siwen Times Digest, chronicled a Chinese graduate student's entry into the Iraq war, and the deaths he … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: Chinese-American Military Service Experience In Contrast – Who Am I Fighting For

Opinion:Making Sense of the Dollar and Yuan

November 26, 2009 by Mr. Allen 70 Comments

Officials from both China and the U.S. have lauded Obama's recent trip to China as a great success.  While some have criticized the trip for producing little in terms of specifics, one should not casually dismiss the achievements actually made (see U.S.-China Joint Statement). In so many ways, the relationship between U.S. and China has never been closer. Yet despite the … [Read more...] about Opinion:Making Sense of the Dollar and Yuan

(Letter) Translation: “My American Soldier Diary” – Chengdu Man Serving In American Military

November 24, 2009 by Charles Liu Leave a Comment

Below is a report from Sichuan Online, about a young man from Chengdu serving in US military, and his forum postings about his experience: http://www.scol.com.cn/nsichuan/cddt/20091112/2009111282836.htm "My American Soldier Diary" - Chengdu Man Serving In American Military: In Kuwait Reminiscing Jiouyanchao … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: “My American Soldier Diary” – Chengdu Man Serving In American Military

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