Would an Indian reporter write about Western savages eating the holly cows, Or Muslim reporter write about Western infidels eating pigs? Taking matters out of cultural context, this piece of "news" is aimed at nothing but to demonize and dehumanize China, typical craft of the free press spin … [Read more...] about (Letter from facts) An example of Western demonization/dehumanization of China
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The Partnership between Africa and China – a Force for Good or Evil?
We've had impassioned discussions about Tibet this year. But the controversies surrounding China has not just been about Tibet - they have also been about Africa. In anticipation of a series of posts on Africa, I thought I would put a few feelers out to see if people on this forum would be interested in discussing the topic, and if so, where people initially stand. … [Read more...] about The Partnership between Africa and China – a Force for Good or Evil?
The Indie Music Scene In China
Chinese culture has undergone tremendous change in the last 20 years. We tend to notice the big events: Massive new skyscrapers, world class airports, new symphony halls, the Olympic Games, 5 star hotels and restaurants, etc. But what we might not see is that below the surface, there are other changes taking place. China has developed an exciting indie music scene throughout … [Read more...] about The Indie Music Scene In China
(Letter from BI Yantao) China: Internet censorship tightened
As Beijing Olympics closed, the Internet censorship in China further tightened. Undeniably, this deterioration has affected and frustrated an increasing number of netizens in China. … [Read more...] about (Letter from BI Yantao) China: Internet censorship tightened
(Letter from perspectivehere) Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate 2001 in Economics, on China’s Economic Management
In a Q & A with Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate in Economics 2001, on the U.S. economic crisis on Squawk Box at CNBC, Spence makes some notable comments on China's management of its economy and its responsible actions on the global economic stage. … [Read more...] about (Letter from perspectivehere) Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate 2001 in Economics, on China’s Economic Management