Mainlanders often feel exasperated by constant Western criticism, as if no matter what China does and no matter how much China accomplishes, it's never good enough in the eyes of Western nations. The poem "Chinese Grievances" (aka "What do you want from us?") expresses this feeling well. I think what's shared below will help us better understand this problem. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Where does China fit in the West's understanding of the world?
(Letter from deltaeco) Why chinese use chopsticks (From Die Spiegel online)
Hefty discussions usually arise over the advantages and disadvantages of using chopsticks instead of fork and knives. To show the western point of view, here is a is a translation of an article published in the German news magazine "Der Spiegel" (Link to the original article). … [Read more...] about (Letter from deltaeco) Why chinese use chopsticks (From Die Spiegel online)
(Letter from Netize) Hon Hai’s Terry Gou Donates His Wealth
Let's take a relief from serious blogging. Taiwan's Terry Gou has pledged to donate 90% of his wealth to charity before his wedding. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Netize) Hon Hai’s Terry Gou Donates His Wealth
(Letter from The Trapped) Tibet officials issued with Dalai school ultimatum
Here is a piece of news on CD. Party members and public servants working in the Tibet autonomous region were given an ultimatum on July 14 to call back their children within two months from overseas schools and monasteries run by the "Dalai clique", the International Herald Leader (IHL), owned by the Xinhua News Agency, said Wednesday. Under a regulation drawn up by the … [Read more...] about (Letter from The Trapped) Tibet officials issued with Dalai school ultimatum
(Letter from yo) China caught offering “gene doping” to athletes
Go here for full article. Some notable quotes: “A German television report on the availability of gene doping in China has stunned anti-doping experts shortly before the Beijing Olympics. ... In a documentary by ARD television, a Chinese doctor offers stem-cell therapy to a reporter posing as an American swimming coach.” … [Read more...] about (Letter from yo) China caught offering “gene doping” to athletes