People should go watch the new karate Kid! It's a cool movie featuring some awesome martial art as well as a beautiful travelogue featuring scenes from all over China. Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith give a performance that practically guarantees a sequel. Some people might complain that the movie is too long ... or that it's got a misleading title. I personally think if … [Read more...] about The Karate Kid – the biggest modern movie co-production thus far between an American studio and China
Opinion: the Foxconn Incident is a Reflection of the Growing Pains Associated with China’s Traditional Mode of Development
The following is a translation of an op-ed published published in China Review News. May 27, 2010 – Opinion: the Foxconn Incident is a Reflection of the Growing Pains Associated with China’s Traditional Mode of Development The recent spate of suicides at Foxconn in China has brought unprecedented attention to this major international manufacturing subcontractor of electronics … [Read more...] about Opinion: the Foxconn Incident is a Reflection of the Growing Pains Associated with China’s Traditional Mode of Development
Obama: U.S. and China will develop a positive, constructive, and comprehensive relationship
Today, President Obama made a few remarks on the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue and the importance such talks can have on further positive development of the relationship between the American and Chinese people. Here is an excerpt: Last summer, I was proud to welcome many of you to the White House as our two countries launched this Strategic and Economic … [Read more...] about Obama: U.S. and China will develop a positive, constructive, and comprehensive relationship
As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
Yelp has been the target of lawsuits recently. For example, according to this WSJ report: Nine small businesses have joined a lawsuit accusing local business review start-up Yelp Inc. of extortion and fraudulent business practices. The newest plaintiffs were officially added Tuesday in an amended complaint filed by two law firms.... The new plaintiffs include a Chicago … [Read more...] about As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition
Last week, I ran across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about the stumbles Bill Gates' venerable $700 million effort to help eradicate Polio has taken in Africa. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recognized as the largest charitable institution in history and perhaps the most important as well. Time Magazine recognized Bill and Melinda as the Most … [Read more...] about A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition