Couple of days ago, I was listening to this NPR segment where Bill Adair of PolitiFact.com was asked to weigh in on the recently CNN hosted 2012 Republican debate. PoliticFact.com specializes in fact-checking assertions made by American politicians. For example, on the following attack on Obama's stimulus from Texas governor Rick Perry: "He had $800 billion worth of stimulus … [Read more...] about Politicofacting Jon Huntsman on China
Janet Carmosky: “China Bashing Season Officially Kicks Off”
Below is a recent article written by Janet Carmosky appearing at the Forbes. I simply liked the way she articulates what's wrong with the American narrative about China - both in their elections as well as in their media. … [Read more...] about Janet Carmosky: “China Bashing Season Officially Kicks Off”
Is restriction of US export to China killing its own hi-tech industry?
Here's one aspect of China's manufacturing capacity that is rarely mentioned in mainstream western press. By restricting export to China, the US government is giving the largest manufacturing markets to its main competitors. The US hope that by restricting hi-tech export would prevent China from developing its own hi-tech industry. However, the reality is that companies from … [Read more...] about Is restriction of US export to China killing its own hi-tech industry?
Newsweek bottom-feeding
What is a bottom-feeder? It usually refers to some fish swimming and feeding at the bottom of a lake or river. Just imagine what generally falls to the bottom. This is what I think of whenever the Western press engages in putting the most fringe unto a pedestal and worships it. Recently, Newsweek published an essay by Ai Weiwei titled, "The City: Beijing" with the byline, … [Read more...] about Newsweek bottom-feeding
Along the River During the Qingming Festival (Digital Version)
This might be old news to some (as the original painting was done during the Song Dynasty) but a digital version was created for the China pavilion during the Shanghai Expo 2010. After the expo it was displayed from November 9 to November 29, 2010 and is currently in Taipei from July 1 to October 4, 2011. This has always been one of my favourite painting so I think I will … [Read more...] about Along the River During the Qingming Festival (Digital Version)