Here is how one of the most controversial Chinese blog posts in recent memory begins: "I have been engulfed in sadness that I was not born in a country like the United States, a country which respects freedom, democracy, and human rights! This is due to the pain I've suffered in the 10+ years since graduation, and it's also due to the 17 years of pathetic education that I … [Read more...] about "Running Fan": The freedom to be selfish
"Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching
Many Chinese speak of "anti-China" sentiment being behind some of the criticism that China receives. Many Western critics, in turn, argue that Chinese are being too sensitive. Articles like this column published in the Vancouver Sun, however, will go to reinforcing the opinion of many Chinese that the West is still gripped by anti-China fervor. … [Read more...] about "Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching
An open letter from a Chinese NBA fan
An open letter to NBA commissioner David Stern, and former Cleveland Cavalier Ira Newble. Dear NBA commissioner David Stern, and Ira Newble of the Los Angeles Lakers: As a long time fan of NBA basketball, I can tell you unabashedly: I love this game. I have followed the league since Michael Jordon's first MVP season in 1988, and I've had the pleasure of watching NBA … [Read more...] about An open letter from a Chinese NBA fan
Even more reader questions on Tibet
On a previous thread, Otto Kerner poses some excellent questions on Tibet. (Here is an earlier thread with a reader's questions about Tibet.) I give an attempt at addressing these questions below. I hope others will contribute their thoughts as well. … [Read more...] about Even more reader questions on Tibet
Signs from the front lines
A volunteer has posted a gorgeous collection of images of the aftermath of the Sichuan earthquake on Tianya. There are equally beautiful stories attached to these images, but I can't possibly translate them all. Tens of thousands of average citizens have driven into the disaster zone, bringing food, water, and moral support. There has been so much traffic that tourist style … [Read more...] about Signs from the front lines