Recently I wrote about the unfair suspicion and distrust and bad mouthing systemically heaped upon China and Chinese companies by many in the U.S. Well, finally, one company - Huawei - has decided to fight back. … [Read more...] about Huawei Asks to be Investigated
Analysis
China’s determined and long march towards rule of law
With Tunisia and Egypt in revolution, the Western media seem to be hypnotized with this notion that the only way Chinese society can improve is the citizens themselves fermenting a 'jasmine revolution' and overthrow the government. Note that they don't actually say it, but their narratives are frequently with this a presumption. (See my prior post.) We retard our views if we … [Read more...] about China’s determined and long march towards rule of law
Big eyes versus slanty eyes
The New York Times has an interesting article out which caught my eyes: "Ethnic Differences Emerge in Plastic Surgery." It is a pretty good read, actually, in describing how minorities in America in the past and present conform themselves to look more "American." Where it left off, I'd like to share a few more observations. During the Tang Dynasty, slightly obese women … [Read more...] about Big eyes versus slanty eyes
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks Internet ‘freedom’
A lot has already been written in the Western media about the yesterday U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speech on Internet 'freedom.' In her speech, Clinton singled out China for being "repressive" on the Internet, and for that reason, the predictable narrative is out yet again: U.S. vs. 'bad' China, 'bad' China, or U.S. being too harsh to, still, a 'bad' China. This … [Read more...] about U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks Internet ‘freedom’
What next for Egypt?
Egypt is in the midst of a revolution (China Daily reporting "Egypt to finish constitution amendments in 10 days"), and everyone on the planet is genuinely curious how the country will evolve (The Economist ponders, "Where now for Egypt and the region?"). We should put things into perspective though. A new constitution and a newly elected government few months from now is … [Read more...] about What next for Egypt?