An interesting analysis in TIME magazine, to the extent that it tries to be an analysis: The ChIndian Century And don't forget to check out these two accompanying arguments, one for India and one for China: The Case for India: Free to Succeed The Case for China: The Power of Planning I plan to blog about this general issue sometime soon. Right now however, I just … [Read more...] about India v/s China: We’ve got Facebook! What’ve you got?
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China’s role in the international community
I'd like to extend DeWang's last post on the possible role of China in the resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict with a more generalized discussion of what China's role should be in international affairs in the future. China seems to be taking a more active approach in engaging with the world's conflicts and affairs and other pressing issues and I think this is the … [Read more...] about China’s role in the international community
the Israel-Palestine conflict, a call for peace
I was recently exposed to some very sad images of the Israel-Palestinian conflict and thought about what I might do constructively as a blogger. So, I have decided to make a plea to the world to help the two sides end their cycle of violence. I think we are way passed the point of taking sides. And, since this is a 'China' blog, I thought: it's time to think big and how … [Read more...] about the Israel-Palestine conflict, a call for peace
“We Chinese – 我们中国人” by M. Scott Brauer
"We Chinese - 我们中国人" by M. Scott Brauer is a glimpse into the minds of the ordinary Chinese. I personally like this form of street photography where the subjects are near where they live, work, or just happens to be. The image themselves give many clues to society. I enjoy this type of work too (see "Faces of Guilin"), and I know it takes genuine curiosity and friendship to … [Read more...] about “We Chinese – 我们中国人” by M. Scott Brauer
China’s public smoking ban regulation in place, but toothless
In my recent trip to China, the one thing that I really disliked was the fact that so many people smoked. Not only that, there was a general disregard for non-smokers who do not wish to be second-hand smokers. While on airplanes, buses, and some other places, people observed non-smoking signs well. In restaurants and other places, adults puffed away unhindered, even while … [Read more...] about China’s public smoking ban regulation in place, but toothless