China President Hu Jintao has landed in U.S. on his official state-to-state visit and was greeted at the airport by U.S. Vice President Biden today. The U.S. media continues the same old tune: 'currency manipulation', 'human rights', and etc. I hope Presidents Hu and Obama make pragmatic breakthroughs at the conclusion of this visit. For now, I would like to take this … [Read more...] about China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
Archives for January 2011
Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
Before this year really gets going (yes I know I have been out of commission from blogging for a while, a state which may continue for just a while longer), I thought I'd post my own little post reflecting on the Wikileaks incidient - which I think illustrate important issues relating to "freedom." The controversy over Wikileaks has evoked strong emotions on all sides here … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
Amy Chua would be proud of China’s “奶茶MM” (“Milk Tea Sister”)
Now that parenting and education is the talk of the nation across America, I thought I relay a wildly popular story from 2010 in China, another view into Amy Chua's "Chinese mom." Enter "奶茶妹妹" or "奶茶mm" on Baidu.com if you wish to research this story yourself. Back in 2009, a student posted this image of her friend in a forum on 猫扑 (mop.com), admiring her good looks. … [Read more...] about Amy Chua would be proud of China’s “奶茶MM” (“Milk Tea Sister”)
The truth is out; Amy Chua’s “Chinese moms” attack on “American moms” is actually a Wall Street Journal creation
If you are visiting America, you might get a feeling America's moms have just been slapped in the face by their Chinese counter-parts. All this started with a recent article by Amy Chua (see my prior post A bombshell at the WSJ by Amy Chua: "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior") at the Wall Street Journal. Thanks to our reader Chops for alerting us to an article out today in … [Read more...] about The truth is out; Amy Chua’s “Chinese moms” attack on “American moms” is actually a Wall Street Journal creation
It is real; the much talked about Chinese stealth fighter J-20 makes flight
Right before Christmas 2010, amateur photos of China's J-20 stealth fighter (歼-20) began to appear on the Internet and media around the world speculated about the plane's authenticity. In this Huanqiu.com report, the J-20 made its first public flight today. Back in 2009, a high ranking Chinese military official announced the progress of this program and its expected roll-out … [Read more...] about It is real; the much talked about Chinese stealth fighter J-20 makes flight