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Happy Ten – Ten (Double Ten)

October 12, 2011 by Mr. Allen 45 Comments

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)

Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”

September 23, 2011 by YinYang 42 Comments

Below is an Op-Ed from Fudan University professor and its Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli, titled, "A blow to Sino-US ties." It appeared in China Daily today. Over the last few days, I have noticed Chinese media taking a strong stance against the U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan, albeit this round being upgrades for F-16's. The Chinese see the U.S. once … [Read more...] about Fudan University Professor and Director of Center for American Studies, Shen Dingli: “A blow to Sino-US ties”

Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off

September 19, 2011 by YinYang 62 Comments

The last time the U.S. sold weapons to Taiwan ($6.4 billion worth in January 2010) led to China suspending military-to-military contacts with the U.S.. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who also chairs Senate's Select Committee on Intelligence, has subsequently said in public the weapons sale was a mistake. In the news again, looks like Obama is approving the sales of upgrades to … [Read more...] about Taiwan weapons sales, citizens best buzz off

Politicofacting Jon Huntsman on China

September 15, 2011 by YinYang 9 Comments

Couple of days ago, I was listening to this NPR segment where Bill Adair of PolitiFact.com was asked to weigh in on the recently CNN hosted 2012 Republican debate. PoliticFact.com specializes in fact-checking assertions made by American politicians. For example, on the following attack on Obama's stimulus from Texas governor Rick Perry: "He had $800 billion worth of stimulus … [Read more...] about Politicofacting Jon Huntsman on China

Newsweek bottom-feeding

September 8, 2011 by YinYang 40 Comments

What is a bottom-feeder? It usually refers to some fish swimming and feeding at the bottom of a lake or river. Just imagine what generally falls to the bottom. This is what I think of whenever the Western press engages in putting the most fringe unto a pedestal and worships it. Recently, Newsweek published an essay by Ai Weiwei titled, "The City: Beijing" with the byline, … [Read more...] about Newsweek bottom-feeding

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