Overshadowed by the Olympics, the news of the passing away of a former supreme leader of China, Hua Guofeng 华国锋, on August 20, 2008 wasn't particularly noticed by many. I would like to use this post to pay respect to Chairman Hua, as he was once called when I was in my childhood, and offer condolences to his family and friends. … [Read more...] about Farewell, Chairman Hua
Recommended reading: China and the West revisited
H/T to David Peng for pointing out this article written by Assaf Lichtash and published in the Jerusalem Post. David also pointed out an interesting discussion thread on this article in Chination Report. … [Read more...] about Recommended reading: China and the West revisited
Recommended readings: Two TPM discussion threads on China
For a change of topic from the Olympics, please check out two recent discussion threads at Talking Point Memo: "Out of Mao's Shadow" and its followup "Do not underestimate the CCP". … [Read more...] about Recommended readings: Two TPM discussion threads on China
The U.S. synchronized swimming team enters with a "thank you China" sign
Yang Peiyi and Lin Miaoke outside of the Bird's Nest
image found at 世界军事论坛. … [Read more...] about Yang Peiyi and Lin Miaoke outside of the Bird's Nest