Yukio Hatoyama will become the next Prime Minister of Japan with his Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ). Since WWII, Japan has been mainly ruled by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). This is a big deal and a big shift within Japan. DPJ has also won about two-thirds of the seats in the Japanese Diet. Hatoyama has an Op-Ed in the New York Times, "A New Path for Japan" which I … [Read more...] about Yukio Hatoyama, Japan's new Prime Minister: "A New Path for Japan"
People Daily: China, Japan and Korea can no longer scorn each other
Many in the "West" criticize China's media as a "mouthpiece" for the Chinese government. The article below is a translation of an opinion piece carried on People's Daily by ChinaNewsWrap.com. It is urging Chinese citizens to refrain from making fun of South Korea's recently failed rocket launch as well as to not make disparaging remarks about its Asian neighbors. What do you … [Read more...] about People Daily: China, Japan and Korea can no longer scorn each other
Donald Gallinger: "Memoirs of China"
Donald Gallinger was an English high school teacher in New Jersey who spent September 2004 through July 2005 in China with his wife. He kept a meticulous journal which is the basis for his "Memoirs of China." Imagine an intelligent and eloquent American from the Midwest who has no exposure to China is suddenly plucked from his home and planted inside China. This was … [Read more...] about Donald Gallinger: "Memoirs of China"
Typhoon Morakot Aid Fund for Taiwan victims
Information on charity assistance to Typhoon Morakot victims in Taiwan (from TECRO forwarded by Charles Liu): … [Read more...] about Typhoon Morakot Aid Fund for Taiwan victims