I saw this article and feel like sharing. Frankly, I feel it is another poorly written piece but is an interesting read nonetheless. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904007304576496022880806338.html#articleTabs%3Darticle I also find this very interesting when I first saw it. A Chinese-Jewish … [Read more...] about Chinese Jew or Jewish Chinese?
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“飞天乐舞” by 赵聪 (Zhao Cong on pipa) and 陈曦 (Chen Xi on violin)
On Chinese Language Dialects and Chinese People
I would have to say the movement of the "Han people" is very complex. Most casual observers would think that the Mandarin version of Chinese language is the most "proper" version. In fact, it is the most modern version with the Beijing dialect heavily influenced by the Man language. Both the Minanese and Cantonese would claim their "version" as the most original Chinese. … [Read more...] about On Chinese Language Dialects and Chinese People
【每日歌曲 720HD】”寒江雪” by 储兰兰 and 郑源
Some poetry buffs may want to offer a translation for the following song. My take is it is about 'departure' between a couple. The mood of it might resonate with some of you, perhaps over those who departed in the recent train crash and bus accident. The song is neat in combining modern pop and traditional Chinese opera. I have always appreciated Chinese artists who bridges … [Read more...] about 【每日歌曲 720HD】”寒江雪” by 储兰兰 and 郑源
James Fallows should know better speculating someones death is cultural taboo
James Fallows is a national correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly and one of the more accomplished journalists in the West. Throughout the years, he has also become a well known "China hand." I have high regards for his views about Western media; he is like a sage. As a Westerner, his views about China are more nuanced (relatively speaking), and I appreciate his efforts … [Read more...] about James Fallows should know better speculating someones death is cultural taboo