When I first read the headline from South China Morning Post I was somewhat confused, then I read the article I was in turn angry, embarrassed, and reflective. I am sure it will be fodder for late night comics and anti-China politicians. I am pretty sure if the same reporter visited the track today, it will show the track back to oval, and heads probably already rolled up … [Read more...] about Rectangular Track
Opium Wars…….War on Drugs
When I came to U.S. in 1961, people who knew I came from China sometimes asked what was it like to be brainwashed. I could only smiled and change topics. To me the history of Opium Wars always stick out more than anything else I learned in school. In high school, cigarettes were ubiquitous among students. In college, every Saturday night, I usually vacated the dorm and left for … [Read more...] about Opium Wars…….War on Drugs
Model Minority and Race
I have been U.S. for more than 50 years. Every decade or so there would be a flurry of articles about the Chinese-Americans being the model minority. Most of us consider it to be a compliment, hard working, family oriented, responsible, and not making any waves. I myself have mixed feelings about the attention. For we are being used as a deflection target for other minorities. … [Read more...] about Model Minority and Race
Some Reflections of a Chinese American
Recently I read an account of a Chinese Uygur presently in U.S. from the Chinese edition of the New York Times. He talked about events while he was in school in China and how they mark and mold his world views. As a blogger I have been very positive about China and here I would like to share some of my reflections on where my views come from. I don't pretend to be an expert and … [Read more...] about Some Reflections of a Chinese American