There are many China experts talking about China, but most do not really understand China. Kishore Mahbubani is one of the few I would like to recommend who can talk about China with some understanding. His most recent book "Has China Won" generate quite a stir in Western academic circles and there were a few debates with other experts you can access in YouTube. He is a retired … [Read more...] about Has China Won by Kishore Mahbubani
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George Koo’s Poignant Piece about the Sad State of American Anti-China Fever – from a Chinese American’s Perspective
Following is a recent piece from George Koo about the Sad State of American Anti-China Fever - from a Chinese American's Perspective. It was published on Asia Times. I completely empathize and echo George's sentiment. America in my opinion has degenerated to a shadow of its former self - much in the last 20 years. It's not the economy or gdp per se. America is still … [Read more...] about George Koo’s Poignant Piece about the Sad State of American Anti-China Fever – from a Chinese American’s Perspective
A Relaxing Side of the G20 Summit at Hangzhou
If you like dance show and have an hour to kill, you might want to take a look at the closing ceremony of the recently held G20 Summit. It is a nice combination of traditional Chinese and European orchestra. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdWQaMIO7OA … [Read more...] about A Relaxing Side of the G20 Summit at Hangzhou
China’s Animation Industry
I think it is about time for some lighthearted subject matter. I have written awhile back that China's so-called censorship does not stop creativity, rather it is the lack of “environment” that is the biggest bottle neck. One can talk about innovation, creativity, freedom etc but without a viable market there would be no cutting edge artistic commercial creation. My favorite … [Read more...] about China’s Animation Industry
The Food is Terrible, …, and such small portions
... so said Woody Allen, in an eloquent expression of an exemplary post-modern human tendency of "glutton for punishment", or even worse whining about lack of punishment. If the food is indeed terrible, then any portion would be too much. Then why complain about the portion being "small"? … [Read more...] about The Food is Terrible, …, and such small portions