I remember China launched an ad campaign on Time Square a while back. Other than the well known astronaut, actor, athlete, there is one person that stood out but I doubt anybody knew him at all. His name is Yuan Longping and he is the father of hybrid rice. Here's some of his contribution. … [Read more...] about A Chinese not worthy of Nobel Prize
Bullet trains D301 and D3115 crash in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province
A high-speed train (D301) lost drive due to lightning and while stopped, was rammed behind by another high-speed train, D3115. This took place Saturday in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. China Daily's full coverage below: … [Read more...] about Bullet trains D301 and D3115 crash in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province
Eric X. Li’s “Counterpoint” Op-Ed in the New York Times – Debunking Myths About China
Eric X. Li had a wonderful op-ed in the NY Times. I really don't know how he got a piece through, especially since all mine have been rejected. Anyways, hats off to him! Here is his op-ed, with some of my thoughts scribbled throughout. … [Read more...] about Eric X. Li’s “Counterpoint” Op-Ed in the New York Times – Debunking Myths About China
Reader cp on China and the West
Lately, we have focused on propaganda in the Western media. Reader cp made (what I think) are very measured and accurate characterizations of what is happening around us. It is short and to the point, and I simply want to highlight it. As many here have argued in the past, these type of issues need to be discussed in the public. Comedians bring awareness to social issues … [Read more...] about Reader cp on China and the West
Short Analogy of the Day on Democracy and Speech
Sarcasm intended to add to realism of the Analogy: Speech, human communication, written or verbal, is like p*ssing. It is a biological necessity, we all have to do it sometimes. Done occasionally with "self-control", you ensure that you don't soil yourself. And done properly, the byproduct can be useful, for purpose of fertilizing and growing ideas and knowledge for … [Read more...] about Short Analogy of the Day on Democracy and Speech