First of all, Amy Chua is a professor at Yale Law School and author of a number of books. Her daughters are already accomplished musicians. By all accounts, her family epitomizes an American dream come true. Her article, "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior" in the WSJ has already elicited 2700+ comments, probably a new record for the paper. Let's just say, there are many … [Read more...] about A bombshell at the WSJ by Amy Chua: “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior”
Archives for January 2011
U.S. Gun “Rights” in the News, What does it mean for China?
If you have not heard, on Saturday, a crazy (as the only way to describe him) gunman opened fire on a crowd in Arizona with his fully loaded 30 bullet in clip, with reload magazine, 9mm glock. The bullets (from the gun owned by the crazy man) killed 6, including a little girl born on September 11, 2001, and wounded 14 others, including Democratic Congresswoman Gabrielle … [Read more...] about U.S. Gun “Rights” in the News, What does it mean for China?
“南海姑娘” (“South China Sea Girl”)
"南海姑娘" ("Girl from South China Sea") 赵聪 (Zhao Cong) on 琵琶 (pipa) 秦万民 (Qin Wanmin) on 吉他 (guitar) (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about “南海姑娘” (“South China Sea Girl”)
America’s ‘plan’ to destabilize China
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/America-s--plan--to-destabilise-China IN early October, China's Premier Wen Jiabao addressed European leaders in Brussels. Ominous talk of currency wars dominated the proceedings. And why not? After all, America – and a growing coalition of forces – has mounted a massive attack on China. And the American-led coalition's weapon of choice … [Read more...] about America’s ‘plan’ to destabilize China
“Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”
I was really moved by the following images, from Hunan Province's Chaping township where the region is hit by a severe cold storm. The images appeared today in China Daily, entitled, "Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves." … [Read more...] about “Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”