I remember China launched an ad campaign on Time Square a while back. Other than the well known astronaut, actor, athlete, there is one person that stood out but I doubt anybody knew him at all. His name is Yuan Longping and he is the father of hybrid rice. Here's some of his contribution. … [Read more...] about A Chinese not worthy of Nobel Prize
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Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
Journalism is reporting the facts. Today, I was curious how the Western media covered the new high speed rail between Shanghai and Beijing had just gone into service. I searched on Google, and the very first two articles I read had already struck me. One represents what journalism should be and the other was really quite something else. Kudos to AFP reporter, Allison … [Read more...] about Shanghai-Beijing Bullet Train Western Media Coverage, a case of Journalism vs. Propaganda
‘Wolf Clause’ bars China-U.S. collaboration on space; China-Russia plans man on Mars by 2040
Xinhua (via China Daily) has just reported Chinese journalists blocked from covering the Endeavor launch due to the 'Wolf Clause.' The clause was introduced into the 2011 budget bill by congressman Frank Wolf and signed into law by President Obama just one month ago. It is unfortunate, because China's scientists have designed some core parts of the Alpha Magnetic … [Read more...] about ‘Wolf Clause’ bars China-U.S. collaboration on space; China-Russia plans man on Mars by 2040
Gmail, respect jurisdiction or accept blockage
Over the past week and a half, I have been accessing my Gmail account from within China at various places. Since Google insinuated the service being interfered with by the Chinese government, I thought I report first hand what I experienced. While in Guilin, I only could connect couple of times in hotels without resorting to using VPN. The Gmail's login doesn't show up or … [Read more...] about Gmail, respect jurisdiction or accept blockage
Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane
Pictures below are of auto mechanic, Ding Shilu, successfully taking off in his airplane built from recycled parts. Innovation is every bit about achieving things on the 'cheap,' especially in our world where we are consuming earth's resources at alarming rates. I was especially impressed by his price tag. … [Read more...] about Ding Shilu takes off on self-made $395 bike airplane