I almost forgot: it's already Christmas Eve in much of Asia - so here is "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" for everyone at Foolsmountain! … [Read more...] about Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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China's 30-Year Journey of Reform and Opening Up
China's journey of reform and opening up over the last the last 30 years have definitely been, if nothing else, colorful and eventful. Last week, Chinese officials marked the 30 year anniversary of China's reforms and opening up with a series of meetings and speeches. … [Read more...] about China's 30-Year Journey of Reform and Opening Up
The Partnership between Africa and China – a Force for Good or Evil?
We've had impassioned discussions about Tibet this year. But the controversies surrounding China has not just been about Tibet - they have also been about Africa. In anticipation of a series of posts on Africa, I thought I would put a few feelers out to see if people on this forum would be interested in discussing the topic, and if so, where people initially stand. … [Read more...] about The Partnership between Africa and China – a Force for Good or Evil?
The Indie Music Scene In China
Chinese culture has undergone tremendous change in the last 20 years. We tend to notice the big events: Massive new skyscrapers, world class airports, new symphony halls, the Olympic Games, 5 star hotels and restaurants, etc. But what we might not see is that below the surface, there are other changes taking place. China has developed an exciting indie music scene throughout … [Read more...] about The Indie Music Scene In China
Video Resource – BBC: A Year in Tibet (Spring 2008)
Commissioned by BBC FOUR and distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide, A Year in Tibet follows a calendar year inside the secret confines of a Tibetan monastery and charts the lives of those living in Gyanste the small town which surrounds it and surrounding villages. The 5 x 1hr series examines the reality of life today for Tibetans living in Modern China. … [Read more...] about Video Resource – BBC: A Year in Tibet (Spring 2008)