The last time Taiwan tried to apply for observer status in the WHO, China slammed it down. When the SARS crisis arose and China offered Taiwan help, Taiwan denied and declined. That was 2003, when President Chen of the DPP still governed Taiwan. Fast forward now six years - how things have changed! … [Read more...] about Taiwan and the WHO
The Future of Chinese Characters
Recently, the Chinese government announced that it is prepared to issue a new list of (simplified) Chinese characters. According to XinHua News, … [Read more...] about The Future of Chinese Characters
Happy Birthday – Foolsmountain!
One year ago - a new blog was launched with a simple post by an anonymous researcher in Boston - a guy whom we have come to know as "admin": This is an open blog for anyone who cares about China. Anybody can comment. Sign up, you will be able to write a post. If you want to be an author or an editor, write to [email protected]. We also like to invite people to submit … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday – Foolsmountain!
China's Bold Visions for Universal Healthcare
The Chinese government announced a couple of days ago guidelines for an ambitious reform of the healthcare system (see also wsj report and danwei report). The government announced, By 2020, the world's most populous country will have a basic health-care system that can provide "safe, effective, convenient and affordable" health services to urban and rural residents.... … [Read more...] about China's Bold Visions for Universal Healthcare
Translation:Development is the best way to preserve Tibetan culture
Since this is the last day of what seems like Tibet month - I figure I'll squeeze in one more post on Tibet before the end of the month. Below is a translation by Allen of an article recently published by Han Fang Ming in Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao. Han is a member of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). CPPCC plays an advisory role to the Chinese … [Read more...] about Translation:Development is the best way to preserve Tibetan culture