Recently, I had an interesting debate about the "Tiger Mom" culture in Asia, against the backdrop of a Chinese American mother who criticized the Tiger Mom's suppression of children's "autonomy". So, since we had lively discussions of this subject here, … [Read more...] about Revisiting “Tiger Mom”, and where “Individualism” failed (with a Sleeveless Pineapple)
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Western Media’s Pervasive Bias Against China Today
Zack recently pointed out in the open thread the following article by Stephen Harner that accurately - though not necessarily exhaustively - hit on so many points on what is wrong with the Western press, which I quote in full: Dealing With the Scourge of “Schadenfreude” in Foreign Reporting on China Stephen Harner, Former US State Department Official October 3, 2014 Why … [Read more...] about Western Media’s Pervasive Bias Against China Today
Typhoon Haiyan’s Destructive Path
The news is still enfolding on the destruction Typhoon Haiyan - now barreling its towards Vietnam and on into southern China - left in the Philippines. For those with the means, it appears the best way to help for the public now is to donate money. Two organizations with the capacity to help on the ground are: Doctors without Borders, and International Red Cross. … [Read more...] about Typhoon Haiyan’s Destructive Path
Opinion: Last Word by Melektaus on the Rule of Law
I'm getting sick of this "debate" on the rule of law (or laws in general). It's a recurring theme marred in confusion. So I will try to make this as simple as possible. Just let this "debate" die in this thread because it is distracting, boring and I'm just goddamn sick of it. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Last Word by Melektaus on the Rule of Law
Should China Consider Giving Snowden Asylum?
As Snowden considers asylum offers from Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Bolivia, and perhaps mulls a second application to Russia (Putin had earlier said if Snowden wanted to apply asylum there, he'd have to stop releasing NSA leaks), should China Consider Giving Snowden Asylum? By the answers, I am hoping to gauge people's attitude toward Snowden. For me, I am neutral. I … [Read more...] about Should China Consider Giving Snowden Asylum?