Thu, March 12 2009 At the food court in Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre, a young well-dressed Asian woman was last week handing out glossy leaflets promoting something called the Divine Performing Arts, or DPA. She spoke softly, explaining to those who took her yellow pamphlets that the show, which is slated to hit a Vancouver stage next month, is about China’s culture and … [Read more...] about (Letter from mroberts) Crouching Dancer, Hidden Jargon
(Letter from Shane9219) China’s Interaction with Israel and the Jewish People
The unique history of China and the interaction of Chinese people with the rest of world give China many friends around the world. Those ties have been both strong and historical, despite Chinese's common animosity towards old Western colonists and Japanese imperialists. This historic foundation will continue to benefit both China and the world for a long time. The following … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) China’s Interaction with Israel and the Jewish People
(Letter from Shane9219) USA and China: from a marriage of convenience to one of inconvenience
USA and China came together in the 70s. Being one of the richest and most powerful vs. one of the poorest yet most populous, it was really an odd marriage pushing together by world's geopolitics at the time. Now, USA and China are being tied together once more in the midst of current world-wide financial tsunami. Can the two country build a strong and lasting relationship … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) USA and China: from a marriage of convenience to one of inconvenience
(Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
Chinese President Hu Jintao ended his tour of four African nations this week, having promised to deepen ties with the continent. A lot of chatter has surrounded China’s interests in Africa. Media have branded China’s role in Africa as an invasion or an era of neo-colonialism with ulterior motives of pillaging Africa’s raw materials. Rhetoric from Chinese and African leaders … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
(Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?
When Chiang Kai-Shek retreated with the Nationalists to Taiwan, he brought with him over 600,000 pieces of artefacts removed from Chinese imperial palaces during wartime. These artefacts are now stored at the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Both China and Taiwan have claimed title to these Chinese imperial treasures. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?