Video: The Zhao vs. Compton Debate It’s surreal to hear Dr. Zhao from China working in the US defending the US educational system while Mr. Compton advocating that the US learn from China’s system. One thing is for sure: the world is getting flat. The rest are open to debate.As I watched this debate, a story that came to mind was the meteorologist forecasting a severely cold … [Read more...] about Reflections on the Compton-Zhao Debate
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Chen Shui Bian Gets Life
In the continuing saga that is Chen Shui Bian's colorful life, a trial court in Taipei sentenced Chen to life in prison yesterday as the first phase of his dramatic corruption and embezzlement trial came to an end. Chen's wife, Wu Shu-chen, received a life sentence on corruption charges. Their son and daughter-in-law, convicted of money laundering, received relatively lenient 2 … [Read more...] about Chen Shui Bian Gets Life
(Letter) Four In Urumqi Indicted Over Needling Pedestrian
Four In Urumqi Indicted Over Needling Pedestrian: According to Xinhua News on 9/7, prosecutors in Urumqi indicted 4 people over Shaoximen needling case on 9/3. This is the second case of needling the Urumqi prosecutors have filed. Suspects Abdul-Rusuli Abdul-Kedl, Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Razzaq, Abdul-Keyoumu Abdul-Aufu, Abdul-mithi Mamati, around 9/3 10:30 followed a woman … [Read more...] about (Letter) Four In Urumqi Indicted Over Needling Pedestrian
People Daily: China, Japan and Korea can no longer scorn each other
Many in the "West" criticize China's media as a "mouthpiece" for the Chinese government. The article below is a translation of an opinion piece carried on People's Daily by ChinaNewsWrap.com. It is urging Chinese citizens to refrain from making fun of South Korea's recently failed rocket launch as well as to not make disparaging remarks about its Asian neighbors. What do you … [Read more...] about People Daily: China, Japan and Korea can no longer scorn each other
Opinion:On Dalai Lama’s Upcoming Visit to Taiwan
Dalai Lama is set to visit Taiwan next week. The Dalai Lama has been invited a group of local DPP officials representing several southern counties - where DPP support is especially strong. The Dalai Lama has visited Taiwan twice, once in 1997 and 2001. However, soon after Ma took office on a platform promising to amend ties with the Mainland, a request for the Dalai Lama to … [Read more...] about Opinion:On Dalai Lama’s Upcoming Visit to Taiwan