By Wahaha (cross posted from anti-cnn) If you check the definition of 阴阳 in Wikipedia, you will see the following : “In Chinese philosophy, the concept of yin yang (simplified Chinese: 阴阳; traditional Chinese: 陰陽; pinyin: yīnyáng) is normally referred to in the West as “yin and yang” and is used to describe how polar or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and … [Read more...] about Yin, Yang and Political System
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Triumph
Following is a story of triumph about 高逸峰 (Gao Yifeng) on the wildly popular "中国达人秀" ("China's Got Talent") show. According to the Baike page, Gao once owned a very large business. Through mismanagement, his company went bankrupt. He re-emerged into a much more modest endeavor. Below is my translation of his conversation with the judge before he performs, "从头再来." This song … [Read more...] about Triumph
Li Na Wins French Open – Becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam
Today Li Na Wins French Open - and in the process becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam! … [Read more...] about Li Na Wins French Open – Becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam
牧羊曲 by 张璐 (Zhang Lu) on 古筝 (Gu Zheng)
Remember "the Shaolin Temple" mega hit in 1982 starring Jet Li? Following is "牧羊曲" ("Mu Yang qu") performed on a 古筝 (Gu Zheng) by 张璐 (Zhang Lu). (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about 牧羊曲 by 张璐 (Zhang Lu) on 古筝 (Gu Zheng)
Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger