The problem of Chinese powdered and liquid milk producers lacing their products with industrial chemicals has left the Chinese public (especially the parents) in panic. The facts of this crisis have been well-documented. I have a few thoughts about its implications. … [Read more...] about Evolving a self-correcting mechanism for the Chinese society: Thoughts on the tainted milk crisis and other Chinese scandals
How do Americans really rank countries on their Olympic medals?
The answer is “whichever way that looks good on us”. The Olympics simply won't allow me to go back to work. Came across this cute piece on backchina.com (Chinese source). Here is my rough translation. … [Read more...] about How do Americans really rank countries on their Olympic medals?
Falsifying Documentation and Its Impact on International Public Opinion: "Underage Chinese Gymnasts" and "Bogus Americans".
ChinaWatcher's response to my last post has struck me as particularly thoughtful and reasonable. However, I have a different view on the following statement and feel the issue is important enough to write a separate post, to ensure sufficient attention. My writing is 99.9% dead serious and 0.1% over the top satire. The Olympics have been criticized for being uptight and lacking … [Read more...] about Falsifying Documentation and Its Impact on International Public Opinion: "Underage Chinese Gymnasts" and "Bogus Americans".
What you can do to verify He Kexin's age: On subjectivity and procedural justice.
The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has found no proof that Chinese Gymnast He Kexin was underage. The issue was raised by the US gymnastic team based on their visual inspection; "they don’t look like 16, but a lot younger". How much credit should be given to the subjective impression of the American competitors who have lost to Kexin and her teammates? Moreover, what … [Read more...] about What you can do to verify He Kexin's age: On subjectivity and procedural justice.
Dalai Lama offers olive branch. Is he going to visit China this November?
According to New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof, Dalai Lama no longer insists on the "meaningful autonomy" of Tibet in the one-country-two-systems model. He will accept communist rule in Tibet. According to Kristof it is imperative for the Chinese authorities to reciprocate. He suggests a possibility for Dalai to visit China in November, for the commemoration of the … [Read more...] about Dalai Lama offers olive branch. Is he going to visit China this November?