Below is a report from Sichuan Online, about a young man from Chengdu serving in US military, and his forum postings about his experience: http://www.scol.com.cn/nsichuan/cddt/20091112/2009111282836.htm "My American Soldier Diary" - Chengdu Man Serving In American Military: In Kuwait Reminiscing Jiouyanchao … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: “My American Soldier Diary” – Chengdu Man Serving In American Military
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(Letter from pug_ster) National Geographic got into the propaganda act?
Saw an interesting blog of some brave woman who took great risks of taking a picture of 2 Uyghur 'protesters' before they got shot Chinese police. It even have a colorful story with it: Writer Matthew Teague photographed these Uygur men, advancing upon Chinese forces, moments before they were shot. Many people carry cameras these days. Some have uncommon courage. On page 36 … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) National Geographic got into the propaganda act?
(Letter) Lou Jing, you had me at 80% – 100%
Just finished watching an interview with Lou Jing. She is an amazing young lady. Other than the fact she doesn't look like most other native Shanghainese, Lou is completely Chinese. The way she talks, attitude, is pretty much like any of my China-born nieces. She identifies with a cartoon pig who's speciality is being ordinary. She's more Chinese than I will ever … [Read more...] about (Letter) Lou Jing, you had me at 80% – 100%
(Letter from pug_ster) China’s 4 billion Investment in Afghanistan: Nation building?
http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/14/2098654.aspx It looks China's investment policy toward many African countries is taking root in Afghanistan. It is the usual kind of investment; building roads, schools, railway, hospitals, telecoms, etc... in exchange for copper in Aynak mines. Given the poverty rate in Afghanistan, this is something badly needed there. In … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) China’s 4 billion Investment in Afghanistan: Nation building?
(Letter from TonyP4) Nobel Peace Prize
Gladly we accept Nobel Prize for Obama. For nothing he did during his nomination. Potentially he holds the key for peace. By not pressing the button to send nuclear missiles to destroy the world, Or not sending the nuclear carrier to enforce his kingdom. Or buying peace with money like no tomorrow. Practically Deng saved a million from starving every year. Not a … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Nobel Peace Prize