The recent post by DeWang about the RT short documentary on Chinese Americans going back to China has further reinforced an ugly conception I have been only somewhat familiar with: that many Chinese people in China believe that Chinese people are not as good as their western counterparts. It may not be an explicit belief but something more like a deep-rooted sensibility that … [Read more...] about Anti-sinitic discrimination from other Chinese and collective self-esteem
“Culture Shock – Chinese Americans in China”
This is a thought-provoking two-part documentary, titled, "Culture Shock - Chinese Americans in China," produced by Stephy Chung featuring Chinese Americans' experiences in China with Beijing Foreign University Professor Li Jinzhao (Center for Diaspora Studies) providing analysis from an identity point of view. Professor Li says that Chinese Americans in China are "constantly … [Read more...] about “Culture Shock – Chinese Americans in China”
Behind The Scenes – The Great Hall of the People (幕后故事：人民大会堂)
BRICS pondering their own development bank
At the latest BRICS Summit in New Delhi, the member nations have announced plans to evaluate forming their own development bank. Currency swaps between them are under way, and in fact, Russia and China are already settling bilateral trade in Rubles and RMB's. Below is Andrew Gavin Marshall weighing in on this development on Russia Today, with commentary about the lack of … [Read more...] about BRICS pondering their own development bank
Kenneth Lieberthal and Wang Jisi, “Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust”
In the Western discourse, it is extremely rare to see the 'Chinese' perspective. Whatever coverage about China that exists, they are generally something anti-government related. For example, at the moment the Western press seems to be drunk and indulgent on tabloidism with respect to the news of Bo Xilai recently relieved of his post as party chief in Chongqing municipality. On … [Read more...] about Kenneth Lieberthal and Wang Jisi, “Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust”