China has repeatedly been billed as the largest energy consumer and portrayed as possible future aggressor in the quest for more energy, mineral, and even water resources. Most western press also mentioned that China is a resource poor country that consumed a prodigious amount of minerals. However, the first point is factually wrong. … [Read more...] about Is China a Resource Poor Nation?
Symbolic victory: Bush & Co guilty of war crimes
A court In Kuala Lumpur has found Bush and many of his administration and his advisers, tried in absentia, guilty of war crimes. Of course, that is not surprising considering that the evidence is overwhelmingly against them. Many of Obama's administration including the commander in chief are almost certainly just as guilty. This represents a symbolic victory because currently … [Read more...] about Symbolic victory: Bush & Co guilty of war crimes
Lacking insight in James Fallows’ piece, “What Is the Chinese Dream?”
James Fallows is one of the most accomplished journalists in the West. His talents were demonstrated very early on in his career, being former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's chief speechwriter; the youngest person to ever hold such a job. Personally, I admire his understanding of the Western media. For example, his take on the "new media" is totally excellent. However, Fallows … [Read more...] about Lacking insight in James Fallows’ piece, “What Is the Chinese Dream?”
Chinese physicists break new record in exploiting quantum entanglement
Quantum entanglement is a curious physical property of our universe where paired quantum objects, regardless where they are, instantly reflect one another. Albert Einstein called this "Spooky action at a distance." Photons (light particles) are quantum objects. Physicists have experimentally confirmed this entanglement phenomenon. One way is to split a photon into two … [Read more...] about Chinese physicists break new record in exploiting quantum entanglement
On Chinese Women Dating / Marrying White Men
I usually don't have much problems with Chinese women dating and marrying white men. Traditionally I typically view them on an individual basis. If the relationship last and works out for both parties, it's a win-win for all - who cares about if two people are of different races? Sure, I don't deny that the phenomenon of Chinese women looking to date and marry white men do … [Read more...] about On Chinese Women Dating / Marrying White Men