Today Li Na Wins French Open - and in the process becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam! … [Read more...] about Li Na Wins French Open – Becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam
June Fourth 1989, another look
It has been 22 years since the June 4, 1989 Tiananmen incident. While the Western media has over the years toned down this 'massacre' myth, they are still using vague language to keep the 'massacre' narrative alive. For example, even NPR's 'anniversary' piece yesterday, echoing an Associated Press article, described it as "the crushing of the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy … [Read more...] about June Fourth 1989, another look
牧羊曲 by 张璐 (Zhang Lu) on 古筝 (Gu Zheng)
Remember "the Shaolin Temple" mega hit in 1982 starring Jet Li? Following is "牧羊曲" ("Mu Yang qu") performed on a 古筝 (Gu Zheng) by 张璐 (Zhang Lu). (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about 牧羊曲 by 张璐 (Zhang Lu) on 古筝 (Gu Zheng)
Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Mongolian Protests
A casual glance of English news bulletins on the web reveal articles such as the following: China cracks down in Inner Mongolia to thwart protests (LA Times) China Clamps Down in Bid to Halt Mongolian Protests (WSJ) China must avoid force in Mongolia: Amnesty (AFP) I am dismayed at the tone of the coverage from the West. If a potentially socially explosive … [Read more...] about Mongolian Protests