I have been following the development of the D301 and D3115 bullet train crash in Wenzhou. Following segment is from CCTV of a panel criticizing how the Chinese government has handled the rescue and investigation so far. The burying of train D301's head really doesn't make sense. The panel raises quite a few issues and I can see the Ministry of Rail having a daunting task … [Read more...] about CCTV panel criticizing government handling of D301 and D3115 crash
On Chinese Language Dialects and Chinese People
I would have to say the movement of the "Han people" is very complex. Most casual observers would think that the Mandarin version of Chinese language is the most "proper" version. In fact, it is the most modern version with the Beijing dialect heavily influenced by the Man language. Both the Minanese and Cantonese would claim their "version" as the most original Chinese. … [Read more...] about On Chinese Language Dialects and Chinese People
【每日歌曲 720HD】”寒江雪” by 储兰兰 and 郑源
Some poetry buffs may want to offer a translation for the following song. My take is it is about 'departure' between a couple. The mood of it might resonate with some of you, perhaps over those who departed in the recent train crash and bus accident. The song is neat in combining modern pop and traditional Chinese opera. I have always appreciated Chinese artists who bridges … [Read more...] about 【每日歌曲 720HD】”寒江雪” by 储兰兰 and 郑源
Glenn Greenwald on Western media coverage of Oslo, ‘terrorism’ is not when the perp is White
[Update: Please see Wukailong remarks in the comments section. He is correct, and my fault for lumping Norwegian media into this supposed 'Western' media madness on this particular issue. To their credit, they are reporting the Oslo shooting and bombing as 'terrorist' acts.] In looking at the New York Times coverage of the Oslo bombing and shooting, Glenn Greenwald sees … [Read more...] about Glenn Greenwald on Western media coverage of Oslo, ‘terrorism’ is not when the perp is White
CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered
The Chinese media has been pressing for information relating to why didn't the D301 train stop in time and instead rear-ended the D3115. In the latest press conference over the collision, Ministry of Rail spokesperson Wang Yongping (王勇平) informed the press that the 'blackbox' for the D301 train has been recovered and experts are investigating the cause of the crash. So far, 38 … [Read more...] about CCTV reports D301’s blackbox recovered