During Obama's 2010 visit to China, he announced the "100,000 Strong Initiative," a program to get 100,000 American students studying in China within the next few years. China was supportive and announced a matching 10,000 "bridge scholarships" program paying for 10% of the program's American student in-country studying expenses. Coinciding with Chinese President Hu's … [Read more...] about the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
U.S. President Obama formally welcomes President Hu
This came directly from the U.S. White House blog. First thought that came to mind is we should avoid the media and go directly to the source more to get a more rational understanding of our world. Here is a formal take from the White house on the "U.S.-China Commercial Relations" and economic issues. … [Read more...] about U.S. President Obama formally welcomes President Hu
China Showcase in Times Square
(Video of actual 60-second footage at qq.com here.) … [Read more...] about China Showcase in Times Square
China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
China President Hu Jintao has landed in U.S. on his official state-to-state visit and was greeted at the airport by U.S. Vice President Biden today. The U.S. media continues the same old tune: 'currency manipulation', 'human rights', and etc. I hope Presidents Hu and Obama make pragmatic breakthroughs at the conclusion of this visit. For now, I would like to take this … [Read more...] about China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
Amy Chua would be proud of China’s “奶茶MM” (“Milk Tea Sister”)
Now that parenting and education is the talk of the nation across America, I thought I relay a wildly popular story from 2010 in China, another view into Amy Chua's "Chinese mom." Enter "奶茶妹妹" or "奶茶mm" on Baidu.com if you wish to research this story yourself. Back in 2009, a student posted this image of her friend in a forum on 猫扑 (mop.com), admiring her good looks. … [Read more...] about Amy Chua would be proud of China’s “奶茶MM” (“Milk Tea Sister”)