I have enjoyed my few days so far in Beijing, all the feeling of a hexie society. However, that is only the superficial view of one man. According to this Tianya post (连接) from a mainland Chinese also overseas, the under-currents are not always so smooth. Many of those on TIanya, feeling their own discontent with society, applaud this post as being critical but balanced. … [Read more...] about “China feels very turbulent” – Part 2
"China feels very turbulent" – Part 1
I have enjoyed my few days so far in Beijing, all the feeling of a hexie society. However, that is only the superficial view of one man. According to this Tianya post (连接) from a mainland Chinese also overseas, the under-currents are not always so smooth. Many of those on TIanya, feeling their own discontent with society, applaud this post as being critical but balanced. … [Read more...] about "China feels very turbulent" – Part 1
Buxi is home – 7/25 update
Quick update... although we don't use this as our personal blog, this is a good time to mention I've just arrived in Beijing. Everyone in my family is fighting upper-respiratory infections (picked up in the US), and at times I wasn't sure we'd make the flight... but we're here. … [Read more...] about Buxi is home – 7/25 update
New Yorker's "Angry Youth" a must-read
This article is a comprehensive look at a few young Chinese nationalists, both inside and outside of China. I recommend it completely. If the facts and people presented in this article became recognizable in the West, this blog would (almost) have no reason to exist. Thanks to FOARP (I believe) for recommending this in an earlier thread. … [Read more...] about New Yorker's "Angry Youth" a must-read
Olympics fever still running hot
Tickets to remaining Olympic events are going on sale on Friday (July 25th). On Water-Wood BBS (水木社区), people were talking about spending Thursday night in line. But now most are shocked to find that that very long lines have already formed Wednesday night; thousands of Beijing'ers are planning to camp out two nights to purchase what few tickets remain. … [Read more...] about Olympics fever still running hot