I watched the national day parade on TV with my family, and liked it. As expected, the Chinese government managed to put out an impressive show. Then I read some media's coverage of the parade. Well, let's just say that those writings were as expected too. Anyway, there are a number of memes and other little oddities, in no particular order, that I want point out. As the title … [Read more...] about Nitpicking Media's Coverage of PRC's 60th Anniversary Parade
Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (I): Anti-Intellectualism in US Schools
Recently there has been much discussion in both China and the US about the advantages or disadvantages of education in both countries. For instance, Mr. Robert Compton made a movie called 2 Million Minutes, which advocates learning from China and India in its K12 education. Views by Mr. Compton was largely rejected by scholars such as Dr. Zhao from Michigan State University … [Read more...] about Interview with Dr. Edwina Pendarvis (I): Anti-Intellectualism in US Schools
Xinhua: "China, Japan, ROK pledge to advance all-round partnership"
In my prior post about Japan's new Prime Minister, Yukio Hatoyama's opinion piece on the NYT, I was encouraged by Hatoyama's view of an Asian Union. This is an interesting trend I encourage our readers to follow. Xinhua reported Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and ROK Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Yu Myung Hwan has met in … [Read more...] about Xinhua: "China, Japan, ROK pledge to advance all-round partnership"
(Letter from TonyP4) Buffett praise for Chinese suits
Here is one of the many links on this story http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8262477.stm This is free advertising for Made-in-China corp. - different from another bad story on bad quality on Chinese products. The story has a kind, warm human touch too. Thanks Buffett! … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Buffett praise for Chinese suits
Mmm, mmm, mm … Barack Hussein Obama!
Here is something interesting I found on Youtube. For all the talk about China spreading propaganda and indoctrinating their children - you know teaching children about the greatness of their nation, their leader, their history ... about the importance of social harmony ... instilling hope for a better future - does the U.S. really look that different? … [Read more...] about Mmm, mmm, mm … Barack Hussein Obama!