As you all already know, there were calls on Twitter few days ago asking Chinese citizens to protest and overthrow their government. (raventhorn2000 weighed in few posts ago.) One of the rallying locations was a McDonalds at Wangfujing in Beijing. The video below was taken by a Chinese citizen catching U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman at the scene. It's pretty hilarious … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman caught on video teased by Chinese at “Jasmine Revolution” rally at Wangfujing
Archives for February 2011
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s Visit at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Even though the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has long passed, I thought this Russia Today coverage of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's visit was interesting. It gave a glimpse into the economic relationship between Russia and China as viewed from the Russians. … [Read more...] about Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s Visit at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
On Recent Criticisms of Mr. Shaun Rein, An Advice On Moving Forward
There have been more than several near "simul-blog" criticisms of Mr. Shaun Rein's recent articles circulating over China blogs. Critics of Mr. Rein came to applaud, Defenders of Mr. Rein returned some criticisms. I sat on the sideline and read some of the back and forth. My thoughts below concisely as possible. Some of which agreed by others on both side of the … [Read more...] about On Recent Criticisms of Mr. Shaun Rein, An Advice On Moving Forward
A PR Gimmick that Fizzles, a Cheese Revolution in 7th Day
A few hundred people gathered in specific spots in large Chinese cities, mostly journalists and passer by, waiting for the promised "revolution". … [Read more...] about A PR Gimmick that Fizzles, a Cheese Revolution in 7th Day
Big eyes versus slanty eyes
The New York Times has an interesting article out which caught my eyes: "Ethnic Differences Emerge in Plastic Surgery." It is a pretty good read, actually, in describing how minorities in America in the past and present conform themselves to look more "American." Where it left off, I'd like to share a few more observations. During the Tang Dynasty, slightly obese women … [Read more...] about Big eyes versus slanty eyes