I wanted to share a video that has gone viral on Youku, and has gotten the attention of western outlets such as Time Magazine, which will no doubt attract ample amounts of sneers and visceral comments from the West. I'm posting both the English (Youtube) and Chinese (Youku) versions, for everyone's … [Read more...] about 领导人是怎样炼成的 – How Leaders are Made
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South African President Jacob Zuma on Libya, Syria, West, and China
Tsung Tsung is why I am bullish on China
Video below was taken about a year ago, then 5-year old Tsung Tsung exhibiting what a piano prodigy he was. This is obviously raw talent and true passion. It would have been a shame for not Tsung Tsung's parents affording him the piano and the lessons. Tsung Tsung is another example of why I am bullish on China. The hundreds of millions of Chinese finally moving out of the … [Read more...] about Tsung Tsung is why I am bullish on China
Suzhou Pingtan (苏州评弹): 姑苏十二娘
A civilization of 1.3 billion and having a continuous history of thousands of years can only mean one thing: it's language and culture should have both amazing breath and depth. One of my hobbies is to rediscover this richness that's accorded me through my heritage. I want people around me to relish in what Chinese culture has to offer. Recently, I discovered Suzhou Pingtan … [Read more...] about Suzhou Pingtan (苏州评弹): 姑苏十二娘
Truck unloads bamboo pile, Taiwan style
Following video is a truck driver in Taiwan unloading a big pile of bamboo. I guess modern day truck manufacturers and designers should keep this use case in mind. … [Read more...] about Truck unloads bamboo pile, Taiwan style