Since the Olympics torch relay last year, much have been written about Chinese nationalism (see, e.g., this time article, this newsweek article, this new yorker article) - often in a negative (and unfair) light. Earlier today, we at foolsmountain ran across a more thoughtful, subdued but perhaps equally critical view of Chinese nationalism - written from an immigrant's … [Read more...] about Chinese Nationalism – a Chinese Immigrant’s Perspective
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Silly Taiwan Acronyms
Reading TonyP4's comment this morning on the Numbers as Language thread, I noticed he used the acronym FOB meaning "Fresh Off Boat". That reminded me of my Taiwan days and especially Catherine, one of the gals at my office in Hsinchu who was one of the funniest people with one of the driest wits I've ever encountered. She seemed to have an acronym for everything! So I thought … [Read more...] about Silly Taiwan Acronyms
(Letter from mroberts) Crouching Dancer, Hidden Jargon
Thu, March 12 2009 At the food court in Vancouver’s Sinclair Centre, a young well-dressed Asian woman was last week handing out glossy leaflets promoting something called the Divine Performing Arts, or DPA. She spoke softly, explaining to those who took her yellow pamphlets that the show, which is slated to hit a Vancouver stage next month, is about China’s culture and … [Read more...] about (Letter from mroberts) Crouching Dancer, Hidden Jargon
Translation: Why aren't we requiring finanacial disclosure by common folks?
[NOTE] This is a translation of a report filed by (王和岩) Wang Heyan in (财经网) Caijing Net two days ago. The content of this report has been making quick rounds in various Chinese Internet forums. It was also picked by other news medias. The Communist Party Group of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Committee (CPPCC) is staying at the Friendship Hotel. The members of … [Read more...] about Translation: Why aren't we requiring finanacial disclosure by common folks?
U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea
The U.S. accused China of harassing a U.S. surveillance ship in the South China Seas earlier this week. According to this CNN report, During the incident, five Chinese vessels "shadowed and aggressively maneuvered in dangerously close proximity to USNS Impeccable, in an apparent coordinated effort to harass the U.S. ocean surveillance ship while it was conducting routine … [Read more...] about U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea