Well ... we've had several discussions (in the comments section recently) on political reform and the CCP. Here is an interesting article I ran across today at Asia Times on people's perception of government officials in China: … [Read more...] about The majority of Chinese people believe that prostitutes are more trustworthy than Communist Party and government officials according to a Xiaokang survey
First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
Today marked the beginning of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue under Obama Administration. The meetings are considered to be important even though they may not yield immediate results. … [Read more...] about First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival
This week, several Chinese directors, including world-renowed independent film director Jia Zhangke, abruptly withdrew their works from screening at the upcoming Melbourne International Film Festival, which starts today and runs through Aug. 9. Organizers of the Melbourne International Film Festival touts the festaival as “a feast of cinematic delicacies from over 50 … [Read more...] about Chinese Directors Withdraw from Australian Film Festival
Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
News of the suicide of Chinese worker Sun Danyong last Thursday after his employer accused him of stealing an Apple iPhone prototype has caused quite a stir in Chinese media and online community. … [Read more...] about Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
Michael Jackson – A Brief Commemoration
While we at Foolsmountain have been preoccupied with discussing XinJiang the last few days, I think we can take a brief aside to commemorate the amazing life that was Michael Jackson. Michael is one of those few figures whose influence knew no boundaries - neither political, religious, national, ethnic, gender .... Not just the "king of pop", Michael was also the king of … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson – A Brief Commemoration