Below is a performance by the Gorlos Band (郭尔罗斯组合), entitled "Great Khan" ("大汗颂"), at a music competition carried on CCTV. There is a mixture of throat singing and the Mongolian morin khur. It's a really neat composition to say the least. The thing that struck me while watching this video is the fact that China's continued lifting of millions of people out of poverty means … [Read more...] about 大汗颂 (Great Khan) by 郭尔罗斯组合 (Gorlos Band)
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柳叶湖美 (Beautiful Willow Lake) by 陈思思 (Chen Sisi)
(Youtube version if you are outside of China) … [Read more...] about 柳叶湖美 (Beautiful Willow Lake) by 陈思思 (Chen Sisi)
长沙两天建成15层新方舟旅店 – 15 Story Ark Hotel goes up in Two Days
(Youtube.com version if you are outside China) This is a time-lapse of a 15-story Ark Hotel in 长沙 (Changsa) being built; 48 hours for the basic structure and another 90 hours for the walls and windows. It can withstand a Richter scale 9 earth quake. It was built using 6x less materials than a similar building. More details here. … [Read more...] about 长沙两天建成15层新方舟旅店 – 15 Story Ark Hotel goes up in Two Days
Next Media Animation:“US-Sino Currency Rap Battle”
I am in Japan for another day and then heading back to the U.S.. Next Media Animation based in Taiwan has produced this video about the supposed currency battle between the U.S. and China. To me, the real truth is really a battle between the USD and the world's currencies - not just China's. Anyways, I thought the video was entertaining nevertheless. I don't agree with the … [Read more...] about Next Media Animation:“US-Sino Currency Rap Battle”
Japanese Coast Guard Diaoyutai or Senkaku Video Leaked
In Japan, there is a decent amount of buzz over the leaked Diaoyutai or Senkaku video taken by the Japanese coast guard. Here is Japan Time's report ("China 'concerned' over YouTube video; Tokyo probes Senkaku ship collision upload") and China's reaction ("Video cannot conceal Japan's illegal actions"). … [Read more...] about Japanese Coast Guard Diaoyutai or Senkaku Video Leaked