I didn't know anything about the iPhone Girl until reading her rumored firing at ESWN. The good news is that it was just a rumor. … [Read more...] about The iPhone girl update: no one was fired for a "beautiful mistake"
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(Letter) Fakery Filled Closing Ceremoney A Fitting Finish
Just watched the closing ceremoney, allow me to head off any potential criticisms: - During the flag raising the 56 fake ethinic children are now being faked by 56 grown ups (I'm sure those children didn't grow up in 2 weeks.) No doubt they are all Han (except a close up on a woman who appears to be ethinic, possibly CGI enhanced?) And they were again fake singing, no doubt … [Read more...] about (Letter) Fakery Filled Closing Ceremoney A Fitting Finish
Recommended reading: China and the West revisited
H/T to David Peng for pointing out this article written by Assaf Lichtash and published in the Jerusalem Post. David also pointed out an interesting discussion thread on this article in Chination Report. … [Read more...] about Recommended reading: China and the West revisited
Recommended readings: Two TPM discussion threads on China
For a change of topic from the Olympics, please check out two recent discussion threads at Talking Point Memo: "Out of Mao's Shadow" and its followup "Do not underestimate the CCP". … [Read more...] about Recommended readings: Two TPM discussion threads on China
(Letter from Howard Greenberg) China Observed
I have just started reading your blog and have found it informative and interesting, especially as to the Olympics. In the interest of international cross-cultural exchange and helpfulness, I venture the following inquiry. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Howard Greenberg) China Observed