(On January 5, 2012, I sat down with Shaun Rein, founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group, to talk about China. He gave us his insights into major events of 2011. In this hour-long interview, we touched on many topics: pollution, CNN and Christian Bale's recent run-in with Chinese police, food safety, Weibo, and so on.) YinYang:2011 was another … [Read more...] about A conversation with Shaun Rein on China
Environment
Some thoughts at Lake Tahoe
Below are couple of shots taken at Lake Tahoe where I vacationed this past week. Generally, I was impressed with how environmentally conscience American society has become, and the pristine waters and clean beaches at the lake reminded me of that. Recycling is in full force. I recall back in the 80's, recycling was still not a daily vocabulary. It is today. … [Read more...] about Some thoughts at Lake Tahoe
China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund
Despite wrestling with tremendous environmental problems associated with developing its economy, China has nevertheless been recognized as one of the top clean technology producers by World Wildlife Fund. This is not a small accomplishment on China's part and is a testament of the continuous effort and progress China is making in this important arena. According to this … [Read more...] about China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund
“Kauai – The Lost World” by Devin Graham
Video below is of Kauai taken by Devin Graham, the same island where my family vacationed at last year. My prior post has many pictures taken from some of the same spots as in this video. China too is endowed with many incredibly beautiful landscapes. … [Read more...] about “Kauai – The Lost World” by Devin Graham
“A River Runs Red in Fujian” and some punishing news
China Daily has just reported the Longyan Municipal Intermediate People's Court upholding a prior Xinluo District Court ruling fining Zijin Mining for $4.6 million in damages and sentencing the company's former vice president, Chen Jiahong, the company's environmental protection officer, Huang Fucai, and three other company managers to three-year sentences. Zijin Mining was … [Read more...] about “A River Runs Red in Fujian” and some punishing news