In celebration of the Chinese New Year (or the Spring Festival), 230 million people are expected to ride China's rails. This is another illustration of a society on the move. Many have moved into cities and are now traveling back to their hometowns for this important family reunion. Given China's sheer numbers, it is no wonder China is investing so heavily into train … [Read more...] about 230 million Chinese hitting the rails for Spring Festival
Martin Jacques on Understanding China
Martin Jacques is famous for his controversial book, "When China Rules the World." Everyone on the planet seems to have weigh in on him and his book. A good friend of mine asked me to weigh in on what he said in the video below. Honestly, I think most Chinese dare not think China ruling the world. However, as I said in this post, "Peaceful rise, the biggest international … [Read more...] about Martin Jacques on Understanding China
“舞动春天” (“Dancing to Spring”), a Happy Chinese New Year from Malaysia
三大皇牌 is a group based out of Malaysia (singers Crystal Ong Shir Ching, Angeline Khoo Yen Nee, and Nick Chung), and here they perform "舞动春天" ("Dancing to Spring") in anticipation of the Chinese New Year of the rabbit (February 3, 2011). I also want to take this opportunity to say hello to our Malaysian friends and readers. Talking about connections, the Malaya Chinese … [Read more...] about “舞动春天” (“Dancing to Spring”), a Happy Chinese New Year from Malaysia
A map of Facebook around the globe and what it tells us
This is a map of Facebook users spread around the globe with each line representing certain weighed number of relationships inside the social network. It is a fascinating infographic. Click on it to see it enlarged. Chances are you will spend tons of time looking at it as I have just now. The map was generated in December 2010. First of all, it comes as no surprise that … [Read more...] about A map of Facebook around the globe and what it tells us
Henry A. Kissinger: “Avoiding a U.S.-China cold war”
About a week ago, Henry Kissinger wrote an Op-Ed in the Washington Post, entitled, "Avoiding a U.S.-China cold war". He was concerned elites within the U.S. and China pulling for confrontation. Speaking of the Hu-Obama summit, he said, "both leaders also face an opinion among elites in their countries emphasizing conflict rather than cooperation." If you have watched the … [Read more...] about Henry A. Kissinger: “Avoiding a U.S.-China cold war”