The following video footage is the successful launch of Shenzhou-9 (神舟九号), carrying China's first female astronaut, LIU Yang (刘洋), among a three person crew. One of their missions is to perform manual space dock with the Tiangong-1 space lab. Back in November 2011, China achieved space docking between Shenzhou-8 and Tiangong-1 with ground control. For more coverage, check … [Read more...] about 神舟九号发射圆满成功全程
Briton Tom Grundy Attempts Citizen’s Arrest On Tony Blair In Hong Kong
Last month, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was interrupted at the Leveson inquiry by David Lawley-Wakelin accusing him of war crimes in the role he played in misleading U.K. into the 2003 Iraq invasion. Recently, another British activist, Tom Grundy, symbolically tried citizen's arrest on Blair while the former PM was giving a speech in Hong Kong. Grundy said, "I … [Read more...] about Briton Tom Grundy Attempts Citizen’s Arrest On Tony Blair In Hong Kong
China deserves criticism for lack of rule of law in Brit sexual assault case
Remember this pervert who was caught trying to rape a Chinese woman in Beijing in early May? According to this People's Daily report, that Brit was deported yesterday. What happened to rule of law? If the damning evidence is not enough to convict this perp, then let him be. Otherwise sentence him to whatever punishment he deserves. Deporting him now that the whole of … [Read more...] about China deserves criticism for lack of rule of law in Brit sexual assault case
Blame the gardener
American politicians and media love to blame China for 'stealing' jobs. Following is a pie chart showing Apple's profits and percentage contributions from its global supply chain. Blaming China is like blaming one's gardener for his financial woes. This chart is a true pie in the face to those who have so clouded reality in the American public discourse about trade with … [Read more...] about Blame the gardener
A more positive image
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about media bias in the West against China. One question is how do you correct it? The video report below reminded me the biggest impact really should come from the Chinese themselves. How? By becoming rich! Let's face it, we humans worship wealth and success. Emotionally, when we see a bum on the street versus when we see a … [Read more...] about A more positive image