(Update: see Ray's comments below. I originally had 'sacked' in the title which is probably too harsh given he is reassigned to another post.) Out of the recent bullet train crash near Wenzhou, I think one of the biggest lessons for the Ministry of Rail is the importance of good PR. Spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) has created many controversies and was subject of a lot of … [Read more...] about Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
Archives for August 2011
Chinese Jew or Jewish Chinese?
I saw this article and feel like sharing. Frankly, I feel it is another poorly written piece but is an interesting read nonetheless. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904007304576496022880806338.html#articleTabs%3Darticle I also find this very interesting when I first saw it. A Chinese-Jewish … [Read more...] about Chinese Jew or Jewish Chinese?
China pledges $55m in food aid to Horn of Africa
BEIJING (AFP) — China's Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday pledged 353.2 million yuan ($55.3 million) in food aid to African countries suffering their worst drought in years. … [Read more...] about China pledges $55m in food aid to Horn of Africa
Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism
In an earlier discussion, reader Naqshbandiyya responded to this comment by Otto Kerner. He was in fact commenting on the exchange between Otto Kerner and Raventhorn2000. I want to repeat his point that for the most part, U.S. and China are interested in creating a tolerant society at home. They prize harmony. We all should watch out for those pushing for ethnic … [Read more...] about Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism
Propaganda sprinkling
After first reading this article from the Associated Press (echoed by the NPR), I thought, well, it seems to be all facts based. Over the years, I have come to realize critical thinking is required when consuming Western press. Read the left column through first before reading my comments on the right. Try to ignore my highlighting. Let me know if you think I am being too … [Read more...] about Propaganda sprinkling