Just when I think the roller coaster of Bullsh*t started to leveling off to an even pace, I get one here and there that just makes me feel like I'm drowning in a new pile to my head. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/mystery-of-the-mummys-chinese-travel-ban-2205033.html … [Read more...] about Mystery of the Mummified Western Conspiracy Theorists
Archives for February 2011
American Exceptionalism vs. Chinese Exceptionalism
I recently gained a new friend and colleague at work. He's young, technology wise, law school graduate, and worked in China as a English tutor for 1 year. (As I told him, not nearly long enough to know China well, but he still thinks he knows China enough). Our casual debates about China usually ends with him taking the American Exceptionalism type argument, and I disagree … [Read more...] about American Exceptionalism vs. Chinese Exceptionalism
Team Equality vs. Team Democracy and Freedom
Looking back at our posts, it seems we have been obsessed with "democracy" and "freedom," haven't we? That is only because we have been trying to deflect the flawed Western media narrative on those two ideas. Have you given much thought to this other idea - "equality?" Obviously it is important, and certainly no less than democracy, because without equality, there is … [Read more...] about Team Equality vs. Team Democracy and Freedom
Is “secretive” a last name?
Noshir Gowadia was in the Western press lately, because back in August 2010, a Hawaii court convicted him of selling military secrets to China. BBC carried a report with the by-line: "A US engineer who sold military secrets to China has been sentenced to 32 years in prison." We can expect the media to predictably draw a connection with the J-20 stealth fighter. The buzz now, … [Read more...] about Is “secretive” a last name?
2011年春节联欢晚会 “想家” by 西单女孩
(Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about 2011年春节联欢晚会 “想家” by 西单女孩