"Tiananmen Square" conjures up a great deal of negativity in the West about China, and most people in the West remembers it as the site for the 1989 protest. A picture is certainly worth a thousand words, and today, I've come across one taken by a personal friend, Ming, of Tiananmen Square (with his artistic photo retouching), where the place is functional, alive, and … [Read more...] about How a Chinese photographer sees Tiananmen Square
Archives for February 2010
“Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move, version 1.1
Few months ago I made a post, titled, "“Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move," where I talked about the phenomenon of massive urbanization that is taking place in China due to the current ongoing industrial revolution. A Chinese official has recently forecasted within the next three decades, urbanization will further reduce rural … [Read more...] about “Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move, version 1.1
Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?
So yesterday I was having dinner with a good friend from the East Coast. And the topic of Obama's recent meeting with the Dalai Lama came up. "Why does the Dalai Lama Visit anger China so much," he asked, among other questions. On the one hand, the question my friend asks is very legit. The Chinese government holds all the cards. With every passing day, Tibet is … [Read more...] about Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, published an essay in the Journal of Contemporary China in 2001 entitled, "The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes." It is rare to find something in the English language that articulates so well the Chinese perspective on such a big topic. He addressed all key concerns related to this rise. He also offers a view from the Chinese … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?
[Edit 2/20/2010] People do not remember now, but back in 2007 and 2008, Chinese toys companies were the butt of high profile highly politicized investigations for manufacturing unsafe toys; after formal investigation it turned out most of the recalls were due to fault of U.S. designers - not Chinese manufacturers. "Made in China" was under attack in the U.S. and a target of … [Read more...] about The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?