[Originally published on Foolsmountain] The stories out of Qinghai tell thousands of tragedies but also many small acts of heroism. Since the story is developing, with people still being saved, and since I am not on the ground: I will refrain from writing or commenting on the disaster. However, I will try to translate small stories here and there in the coming weeks to give … [Read more...] about Translation: Chinese Humanitarian Chen Guang Biao and Fellow Air Travellers Donate to Earthquake Victims
Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China
Recently, in light of the stink Google stirred up leaving China, many pundits in the West have opined how the Internet is inherently anti-government, how the Chinese government is too draconian in its control of the Internet, even how the second law of thermodynamics and "freedom" will eventually triumph. I find by and most these observations to be absurd. … [Read more...] about Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China
What Should Be Done with Google’s IP in China?
Google search may have left China, but does Google owe responsibilities to the people of a place it has recently left? This is not an academic question, especially since many believe that Google's exit will hurt average people in China. According to this CNN article, Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from … [Read more...] about What Should Be Done with Google’s IP in China?
The U.S. China Dispute over Renminbi: Who is Right?
Recently, a rising chorus can be heard in the U.S. accusing China of "manipulating" the value of the RMB. In a recent op-ed, Krugman characterized Chinese policy as an "anti-stimulus" to the rest of the world. In an editorial op-ed, the NY Times staff accused China of playing a "beggar-thy-neighbor competitive devaluation" that is "threatening economies around the world ... … [Read more...] about The U.S. China Dispute over Renminbi: Who is Right?
What Exactly is the Developing World – a talk by Prof. Hans Rosling from Sweden
Sometimes - it is good for the mind and soul to take some time off, take a step back and just think about the world in broad strokes - without too much political takes or ideological traps. I hope you enjoy this little 20 minute talk from Prof. Hans Rosling as much as I did last year... … [Read more...] about What Exactly is the Developing World – a talk by Prof. Hans Rosling from Sweden