Georgetown University's Hoyas (乔治城大学) basketball team is currently in China playing against various Chinese teams on a friendship tour. In an exhibition game against the Bayi Rockets (八一火箭队) yesterday, a brawl broke out between the two. This took place at about ten minutes left in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 63. I haven't watched the game, but according to … [Read more...] about Bayi Rockets and Georgetown Basketball brawl, a key fact to remember
Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
(Update: see Ray's comments below. I originally had 'sacked' in the title which is probably too harsh given he is reassigned to another post.) Out of the recent bullet train crash near Wenzhou, I think one of the biggest lessons for the Ministry of Rail is the importance of good PR. Spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) has created many controversies and was subject of a lot of … [Read more...] about Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism
In an earlier discussion, reader Naqshbandiyya responded to this comment by Otto Kerner. He was in fact commenting on the exchange between Otto Kerner and Raventhorn2000. I want to repeat his point that for the most part, U.S. and China are interested in creating a tolerant society at home. They prize harmony. We all should watch out for those pushing for ethnic … [Read more...] about Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism
Propaganda sprinkling
After first reading this article from the Associated Press (echoed by the NPR), I thought, well, it seems to be all facts based. Over the years, I have come to realize critical thinking is required when consuming Western press. Read the left column through first before reading my comments on the right. Try to ignore my highlighting. Let me know if you think I am being too … [Read more...] about Propaganda sprinkling
China’s Supreme People’s Court clarifies trial procedures in citizens suing local governments over information disclosure
In May 2008, the State Council issued “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on Open Government Information” (中华人民共和国政府信息公开条例) went into law, requiring government departments to disclose a very wide range of information to the public and media. (See my prior article, "China’s determined and long march towards rule of law.") Since then I have been keeping an eye out … [Read more...] about China’s Supreme People’s Court clarifies trial procedures in citizens suing local governments over information disclosure