I just found out, via Andrew Sullivan's blog, that Tim Butcher had penned a rather interesting article at the Prospect Magazine accusing China for provoking a new cycle of violence in Congo. Now, before people jump up and throw charges at me (i.e., you are being super sensitive again!), I just want to say that I am only sharing this with you for amusement. Really. … [Read more...] about Psst, Tim, it would catch more eyes if you claim China engineered the financial crisis
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Good news about bad news
According to Reuters, China is relaxing restrictions on the media to report "negative" news promptly and without clearance from the top. Could it be that some in the authority read what Roland had to say at ESWN regarding the pointlessness of competing with Chinese Internet users and bloggers? … [Read more...] about Good news about bad news
Be aware of the danger of a foreign language
When one deals with a foreign language, there is always a chance to produce (sometimes hilarious) errors. This blog has cautioned readers against the danger of relying on automated translation services. Now it seems consulting with a human expert does not necessarily guard one from embarrassment either. … [Read more...] about Be aware of the danger of a foreign language
(Letter from miaka9383) Intercultural relationship and marriages
Living here in United States, I have become more and more exposed to certain racial problems and issues. It seems like many Chinese women/men have no problem immigrate here and marry a white/black man. But there are some Chinese Americans and Asian Americans believe that these people who marry white people is catering to the "White Priviledge" and encouraging many other people … [Read more...] about (Letter from miaka9383) Intercultural relationship and marriages
(Letter) Embezzlement Fellon Receives Honoary Citizenship In New Zeland, Keeps 80 Million RMB
(h/t to Kiwi Blog) New Zeland recently granted honorary citizenship to Yan Yongmin(闫永明), ex-CEO of Golden Horse Pharmaceutical, wanted for embezzling 100 million RMB (20 million RMB was finally returned by NZ authority after 4 years.) what happened? It seems Falun Gong NZ, who is on the take from Yan, claims he might be persecuted if returned, and worked with couple NZ … [Read more...] about (Letter) Embezzlement Fellon Receives Honoary Citizenship In New Zeland, Keeps 80 Million RMB