China has successfully launched her first Tiangong-1 ( 天宫一号, "Heavenly Palace 1") space lab module that would eventually dock with a series of other ones to form a space station. China Daily reports: Zhang Shancong, deputy chief designer of the Tiangong-1, told Xinhua that the module carries special cameras which will take hyperspectral images of China's vast farmlands to … [Read more...] about China launches first Tiangong-1 space lab module
Archives for September 2011
Shanghai Commuter Trains Crash, French-Chinese JV Signal System Faulted
http://www.smh.com.au/world/china-metro-crash-injures-271-20110928-1kvvr.html 2 Shanghai Commuter trains crashed. Just in. Train company blamed French-Chinese Joint Venture made signaling system as probable cause. … [Read more...] about Shanghai Commuter Trains Crash, French-Chinese JV Signal System Faulted
NYT says ‘Journalist Is Detained in China for Article on Sex Slaves,’ but journalist says not
The New York Times is at it again. For some recent expositions of their nutty 'journalism', make sure to also read: 1. "Fact Checking NYT’s Qi Chonghuai Jailed Journalist Story" 2. "'Catching Scent of Revolution, China Moves to Snip Jasmine' – Retarded Government or Retarded NYT?" This time the NYT reporter, Andrew Jacobs, lies about a Chinese journalist being detained by … [Read more...] about NYT says ‘Journalist Is Detained in China for Article on Sex Slaves,’ but journalist says not
No way to realize my ideas
I was recently browsing a collection of Adrian Fisk's portraits of ordinary Chinese people holding up placards expressing their thoughts. The photo of LUO ZhengChui caught my attention. She is a 30 year-old farmer in Yunnan Province. Her message (with couple of wrong Chinese characters) roughly translates to: After watching television, I have many ideas, but no way of … [Read more...] about No way to realize my ideas
Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”
Below is an Op-Ed from Fudan University professor and its Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli, titled, "A blow to Sino-US ties." It appeared in China Daily today. Over the last few days, I have noticed Chinese media taking a strong stance against the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, albeit this round being upgrades for F-16's. The Chinese see the U.S. once … [Read more...] about Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”