在那遥远的地方 (In That Distant Place) is a very popular folk song written in 1939. Over the years, this song has taken on many forms. Chinese, old or young, all know it. Below is a composition by 马九越 using the pipa, dizi, and erhu instruments. Occasionally I get asked what are some Chinese values. This is an example, I think. My grandparents, my parents, and people of my … [Read more...] about 在那遥远的地方 (In That Distant Place), a Pipa, Erhu, and Dizi trio
Newsy.com, breaking the mold of Western media bias?
Media is a tricky business. Regular readers here know that Western media bias is a frequent topic on this blog. Few days ago, Rosa Sow, a community manager at Newsy.com, contacted me to embed an video from her company on my post, "China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”." I refused. I was angry at the Western media, and I didn't think it … [Read more...] about Newsy.com, breaking the mold of Western media bias?
Extreme Airports Crosswind Landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport in 1998
Human can accomplish incredible feats. Here is one of a pilot for JAL landing a Boeing 747 in 1998 in extreme crosswind conditions at the Hong Kong Kai Tak airport (source: AIRBOYD). The airport has been closed (obvious reason being the crosswind conditions). The technology to detect the crosswinds, the training that goes into making this kind of maneuvers with such a big … [Read more...] about Extreme Airports Crosswind Landing at Hong Kong Kai Tak Airport in 1998
China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
China Daily recently reported, "Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula." I think this is a responsible move on Japan's part. It is a step forward in reconciliation. Some people argue unless the Japanese take full responsibility for their past atrocities, warming of relations with Japan should not be allowed. That is backwards. I have always said in the past, … [Read more...] about China Daily reports, “Japan apologizes for annexation of Korean Peninsula”
世界美军基地地图, 国家和流氓有什么不同
前一篇文章,我只想让人家见一下美军基地占领的面积实在是多大. (这些信息是公开的.) 如果你是一个流氓, 也像美国一样强大, 也你欠了很多钱, 你会怎么做？流氓一定要保护费的! 你想想看, 日本已经在付这笔钱. 日本首相,鳩山由紀夫, 2010年6月下台与此有关. 美国已经占领了日本60年了. 美国还要继续多长时间? 日本国民知道日本在世界上缺乏政治权力. 这部分是由于日本的对外援助是由美国控制. 美军一开始是反对苏联, 但是现在没有真正的对手. 如果在未来的行为是一个流氓, 他占的国家一定会反抗. 日本首相,鳩山由紀夫已经开始了. 早晚其他人会站出来的. … [Read more...] about 世界美军基地地图, 国家和流氓有什么不同