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Reading the news about the opioid epidemic in places like Ohio and middle America elicit mixed feelings in me. I attended primary and junior high school in Shanghai in the 50's where Chinese history is mandatory. Even today I would think Opium Wars are taught in schools there which left an ineluctable mark in my psychic. When I arrived in Hong Kong in 59 I can't believe there … [Read more...] about Opioids

Although this is more about memorization and understanding of Chinese poetry than actual writing of new poems, the 10 sessions of competition which can be accessed on YouTube is refreshing and revealing. I highly recommend them to all Chinese interested in Chinese values. Although you need to understand Chinese and be somewhat proficient in language as even some non-Chinese … [Read more...] about Second Annual Poetry Competition

I think everyone know about Trump's temper tantrum against Australia Prime Minister by now. Giving China's interest in "One Belt, One Road" and the interest in attracting talents from the rest of the world in considering giving green cards to foreigners to work in China, I think there is a relative inexpensive and powerful argument to offer Australia in accepting the 1,250 … [Read more...] about A Fancyful Suggestion

Donald Trump has taken over the presidency and Obama's foreign policy has taken to the scrapheap. Many other presidents try to aim to use their goodwill to set an example as a world power by Obama is just trying too much to impose America's will over other countries at the same time, namely China and Russia, that ultimately backfired and made China and Russia less dependent on … [Read more...] about Obama’s Foreign Policy, World Less Safe and America not a Shining Beacon to the World.

Here is the link to an interesting trip journal by a Canadian recently traveling to China. Many good points and food for thoughts. Political - sure, but in a raw, intelligent, sincere, and honest way. I hope you enjoy! … [Read more...] about Interesting Trip Journal by Canadian Traveler to China