Through his agent and his blog, Lang Lang responded to Chinese media about recent accusation promoted by the likes of Fox News that his choice of song for the White House state dinner performance was "anti-US." Below are my translations of some excerpts from an article carried on sina.com.cn of Lang Lang's response. "郎朗回应在白宫所奏曲目争议：别把艺术政治化" "Lang Lang Responds To White … [Read more...] about Lang Lang Responds To U.S. media “Anti-US” Accusations
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the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
During Obama's 2010 visit to China, he announced the "100,000 Strong Initiative," a program to get 100,000 American students studying in China within the next few years. China was supportive and announced a matching 10,000 "bridge scholarships" program paying for 10% of the program's American student in-country studying expenses. Coinciding with Chinese President Hu's … [Read more...] about the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
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
Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
Before this year really gets going (yes I know I have been out of commission from blogging for a while, a state which may continue for just a while longer), I thought I'd post my own little post reflecting on the Wikileaks incidient - which I think illustrate important issues relating to "freedom." The controversy over Wikileaks has evoked strong emotions on all sides here … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
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