So yesterday I was having dinner with a good friend from the East Coast. And the topic of Obama's recent meeting with the Dalai Lama came up. "Why does the Dalai Lama Visit anger China so much," he asked, among other questions. On the one hand, the question my friend asks is very legit. The Chinese government holds all the cards. With every passing day, Tibet is … [Read more...] about Why does the Dalai Lama’s Visit “Anger” China so Much?
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, published an essay in the Journal of Contemporary China in 2001 entitled, "The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes." It is rare to find something in the English language that articulates so well the Chinese perspective on such a big topic. He addressed all key concerns related to this rise. He also offers a view from the Chinese … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?
[Edit 2/20/2010] People do not remember now, but back in 2007 and 2008, Chinese toys companies were the butt of high profile highly politicized investigations for manufacturing unsafe toys; after formal investigation it turned out most of the recalls were due to fault of U.S. designers - not Chinese manufacturers. "Made in China" was under attack in the U.S. and a target of … [Read more...] about The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?
Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit
President Obama and the Dalai Lama met yesterday at the White House. The White House issued this statement The President met this morning at the White House with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. The President stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans in the … [Read more...] about Thoughts on the Dalai Lama’s White House Visit
Translation: Shen and Zhao’s Olympic Triumph After 18 Years of Challenges and Setbacks
What an invigorating way to start the new Year of the Tiger! I thoroughly enjoyed watching Shen and Zhao (after 18 Years of challenges and setbacks) finally win Olympic Gold! Of all the performers in the night, it was probably Pang and Tong who shined the brightest. But the crowd's sentimental favorites Shen and Zhao did enough to make the the night theirs. Here are links … [Read more...] about Translation: Shen and Zhao’s Olympic Triumph After 18 Years of Challenges and Setbacks