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
Opinion
Article uses Kaifeng Jews to put China down
A story published a few days ago in the LA Times talked about an Israeli organization, Shavei Israel, which helped a few Keifeng Jews to make Aliyah (immigrate to Israel). It quoted a few Kaifeng Jews having made the trip as saying how Israel is superior to China. Consider the title of the article: … [Read more...] about Article uses Kaifeng Jews to put China down
Outrage over toddler run over by vans followed by passers-by not helping
Video below is a gruesome hit-and-run of a two year-old toddler by two vans in Foshan, Guangdong Province. What is worse is the more than a dozen passers-by simply letting her lying on the street bleeding and not calling for help. This tragedy has gripped the nation; it is all over the news. The two drivers have been arrested. Prior to that, one of the drivers was reported … [Read more...] about Outrage over toddler run over by vans followed by passers-by not helping
Collective Defamation
What is the worst thing you could say or write about someone? Maybe alleging that they are a murderer. Perhaps it is labeling them a child molester. Both these accusations, when used without factual merit, constitute serious slander or libel. But what is the worst thing you could say about a group of people, a nation or ethnic group? During the Middle Ages in Europe, Blood … [Read more...] about Collective Defamation
Happy Ten – Ten (Double Ten)
October 10th is the National Day of the Republic of China. It is celebrated in both Taiwan and the Mainland as an event that liberated China from the grip of feudal rule. Following up on Ma Ying-Jeou's 10-10 speech (Chinese version) as well as zack's recent comment in the open forum yesterday, I thought I'd put in some of my thoughts. … [Read more...] about Happy Ten – Ten (Double Ten)