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
Archives for November 2009
Shanghai Style: Pajamas in the Great Outdoors
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
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
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
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