(Update April 29, 2012: with response to Kai's comment below. Update May 1, 2012: highlighting analysis done by reader perspectivehere in the comments section. May 5, 2012: Chen had dealings with the NED since 2004. See details below.) From the Chinese perspective, the West's willingness to go so far as to bestow the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize to a convicted criminal, … [Read more...] about Chen Guangcheng escapes, waging PR campaign with Western press
Rob Schmitz to FLG, “wtf”
For people who have wondered why the Chinese government cracks down on the FLG, supposedly a 'spiritual movement,' well, the following Tweet from reporter Rob Schmitz says it all. Marketplace from American Public Media is one of my favorite shows on NPR that I listen to. Schmitz has been in the news more, lately, because he exposed Mike Daisey's lies about Foxconn. Anyways, … [Read more...] about Rob Schmitz to FLG, “wtf”
Crossing the gender divide
This post may appear a bit from the left field. The Youku video below is a performance by Ye Zihan (叶紫涵), who cross-dresses and performs as a woman. Some may even think he is very pretty. What's more interesting is the Q&A with the judges that follows. … [Read more...] about Crossing the gender divide
“Iraqi boy in an orphanage drew his mother and slept in her arms”
From imgur. This image almost brought tears to my eyes. I am so disappointed in the lack of humanity in the Western press. The plight of Iraqi children not told. So much for human rights bullshitery. [Update April 22, 2012: As a reader pointed out below in the comment section, this image seems to be taken from a public service announcement; not a genuine story. However, … [Read more...] about “Iraqi boy in an orphanage drew his mother and slept in her arms”
Chuncui, beautiful Chinese models and incredible portraits
In photography, you learn a lot by looking at pictures others have taken. So, today, while browsing Xinhua's photo section I was struck by some featured images, which lead me to the company, 纯粹视觉婚纱摄影机构 (Pureness Vision Photography Agency). There I saw many more amazing portraits. I took liberty in assembling some to share here, while hoping they won't mind in exchange some … [Read more...] about Chuncui, beautiful Chinese models and incredible portraits