Georgetown University's Hoyas (乔治城大学) basketball team is currently in China playing against various Chinese teams on a friendship tour. In an exhibition game against the Bayi Rockets (八一火箭队) yesterday, a brawl broke out between the two. This took place at about ten minutes left in the fourth quarter and the game tied at 63. I haven't watched the game, but according to … [Read more...] about Bayi Rockets and Georgetown Basketball brawl, a key fact to remember
Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
(Update: see Ray's comments below. I originally had 'sacked' in the title which is probably too harsh given he is reassigned to another post.) Out of the recent bullet train crash near Wenzhou, I think one of the biggest lessons for the Ministry of Rail is the importance of good PR. Spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) has created many controversies and was subject of a lot of … [Read more...] about Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping dismissed
Chinese Jew or Jewish Chinese?
I saw this article and feel like sharing. Frankly, I feel it is another poorly written piece but is an interesting read nonetheless. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111904007304576496022880806338.html#articleTabs%3Darticle I also find this very interesting when I first saw it. A Chinese-Jewish … [Read more...] about Chinese Jew or Jewish Chinese?
China pledges $55m in food aid to Horn of Africa
BEIJING (AFP) — China's Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday pledged 353.2 million yuan ($55.3 million) in food aid to African countries suffering their worst drought in years. … [Read more...] about China pledges $55m in food aid to Horn of Africa
Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism
In an earlier discussion, reader Naqshbandiyya responded to this comment by Otto Kerner. He was in fact commenting on the exchange between Otto Kerner and Raventhorn2000. I want to repeat his point that for the most part, U.S. and China are interested in creating a tolerant society at home. They prize harmony. We all should watch out for those pushing for ethnic … [Read more...] about Reader Naqshbandiyya chimes in on Tibet and ethnic nationalism