The TED interview below (video at the end of the post) was conducted in July 2010 with Julian Assange talking about the need for the public to keep an eye out for government conduct. Americans cherish freedom of the press, and by that, it is generally understood that the media's job is to be the watchdog of the government and any other organization of power. Do Americans … [Read more...] about Julian Assange: Why the world needs WikiLeaks
Taking the good parts
Following is a rendition of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" in Chinese. It's a delightful performance. The Chinese performance struck me for having taken the music (in my opinion the great part) and replacing the lyrics (in my opinion the not so great part) with something that is much more palatable. While China has many problems to overcome, she is also benefiting from … [Read more...] about Taking the good parts
“Tell Me Why” by 钟辰乐 (Zhong Chenyue) and 徐泽辉 (Xu Zehui)
(Here is another performance by 钟辰乐 (Zhong Chen Yue) singing "Memory" accompanied by an orchestra. I think I still prefer his China's Got Talent version from a while ago.) … [Read more...] about “Tell Me Why” by 钟辰乐 (Zhong Chenyue) and 徐泽辉 (Xu Zehui)
Chinese Folk Dance in Silicon Valley
When you think of the word, culture, what comes to mind? For some, it means identity. Others who accept Henry Kissinger's argument, that China finds exceptionalism in culture while America pursues 'freedom' and 'human rights' with missionary zeal, culture defines values. When I think of Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, (with due respect of course) I think of pockets of Chinese … [Read more...] about Chinese Folk Dance in Silicon Valley
Jon Huntsman’s “gonna take China down” comments
Former U.S. Ambassador to China, Jon Huntsman, in a televised Republican primary debate told Americans he would reach out to the 500 million Chinese Internet users; to lead them towards change which would ultimately "take China down." Video below has been circulating in China. It contains what Huntsman said captioned in Chinese. I want to share reader silentchinese's … [Read more...] about Jon Huntsman’s “gonna take China down” comments