I came across this video couple of days ago of a failed performance on China's Got Talent, but the contestant begged the judges instead for a chance for his wife to sing. I was deeply moved by this couple, their modest means to life. The song the wife end up singing is about a toast between two friends. In many ways, the song is about the two of them too. Friendship alone … [Read more...] about On China’s Got Talent, husband begs for a chance for his wife to sing
The Economist’s Anti-China Stance on Diaoyu Islands
The following tweet by Gady Epstein, a correspondent for the Economist based in Beijing, is not surprising. The way I read it, he seemed dissatisfied that China and Japan haven't yet escalated their tension into war. Yes, this is that same trash magazine that had a sort of mea culpa not too long ago for their role in justifying British imperialism against the Chinese. … [Read more...] about The Economist’s Anti-China Stance on Diaoyu Islands
“The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands” by Han-Yi Shaw
The following short article is by Han-Yi Shaw, a Research Fellow at the Research Center for International Legal Studies, National Chengchi University, in Taipei, Taiwan. Nicholas Kristof of the New York Times has decided to publish it on his blog, with a short forward. It is an important piece of work tracing the history of the ownership of the Diaoyu (Senkaku) Islands, using … [Read more...] about “The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands” by Han-Yi Shaw
Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
Is Apple one of the most innovative companies in the world? Most people would think so (so-so iPhone 5 specs notwithstanding). Google? Ditto. Baidu? Sure. Tencent? You know jack about Chinese companies if you don't think so. All these companies made the recently published Forbes' "The World's Most Innovative Companies." The authors of this study, Jeff Dyer and Hal … [Read more...] about Baidu, Tencent, Google, and Apple among The World’s Most Innovative Companies
U.S. and Western “Blood Money Out of Africa”
Ron Paul has a sizable following which agree with his view that senseless wars or "humanitarian" interventions around the world actually undermine peace and future prospects for the United States. (Believe it or not, some paper even called Ron Paul "dangerous.") While few, there are other U.S. politicians who hold similar views. Back in 2001, then Congresswoman Cynthia … [Read more...] about U.S. and Western “Blood Money Out of Africa”