Today, we spent the whole day at Guilin's Qixing Gongyuan (Seven Star Park). Former U.S. President Bill Clinton visited this park and gave a speech on environmentalism there. Guilin is a Tier 2 city in southwestern China where growth is primarily driven by tourism. Locals and tourists from other parts of China frequent the park. In this post, I will be showing their … [Read more...] about Faces of Guilin
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English language “China” blogs
If you look here, there are many China blogs out there and the list is only growing. Occassionally, I will browse china.alltop.com to get a sense of what the English language "China" blogs are buzzing about. Recently, I came across this comment on reddit.com: For true Chinese perspective, not western expat hacks: Ronald's one-man show ESWN. If you are into political … [Read more...] about English language “China” blogs
230 million Chinese hitting the rails for Spring Festival
In celebration of the Chinese New Year (or the Spring Festival), 230 million people are expected to ride China's rails. This is another illustration of a society on the move. Many have moved into cities and are now traveling back to their hometowns for this important family reunion. Given China's sheer numbers, it is no wonder China is investing so heavily into train … [Read more...] about 230 million Chinese hitting the rails for Spring Festival
China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
China President Hu Jintao has landed in U.S. on his official state-to-state visit and was greeted at the airport by U.S. Vice President Biden today. The U.S. media continues the same old tune: 'currency manipulation', 'human rights', and etc. I hope Presidents Hu and Obama make pragmatic breakthroughs at the conclusion of this visit. For now, I would like to take this … [Read more...] about China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
The truth is out; Amy Chua’s “Chinese moms” attack on “American moms” is actually a Wall Street Journal creation
If you are visiting America, you might get a feeling America's moms have just been slapped in the face by their Chinese counter-parts. All this started with a recent article by Amy Chua (see my prior post A bombshell at the WSJ by Amy Chua: "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior") at the Wall Street Journal. Thanks to our reader Chops for alerting us to an article out today in … [Read more...] about The truth is out; Amy Chua’s “Chinese moms” attack on “American moms” is actually a Wall Street Journal creation