Four days ago, it was widely reported on the front page of almost every Chinese newspaper that Russian warships had sunk a Chinese cargo ship - New Star - off the coast of Vladivostok. According to an article from the People's Daily, … [Read more...] about The Sinking of New Star
(Letter from Shane9219) USA and China: from a marriage of convenience to one of inconvenience
USA and China came together in the 70s. Being one of the richest and most powerful vs. one of the poorest yet most populous, it was really an odd marriage pushing together by world's geopolitics at the time. Now, USA and China are being tied together once more in the midst of current world-wide financial tsunami. Can the two country build a strong and lasting relationship … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) USA and China: from a marriage of convenience to one of inconvenience
Something to chuckle about #4
I suppose it is generally a good idea not to pick up a fight with someone agreeing with you. Or as Sherlock Holmes would have said, "it's elementary". So with that in mind, this following story probably sounds rather amusing. (H/T to Charles Liu) The short version: Some Falun Gong followers literally stopped the press of a Canadian newspaper over a sympathetic article towards … [Read more...] about Something to chuckle about #4
(Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
Chinese President Hu Jintao ended his tour of four African nations this week, having promised to deepen ties with the continent. A lot of chatter has surrounded China’s interests in Africa. Media have branded China’s role in Africa as an invasion or an era of neo-colonialism with ulterior motives of pillaging Africa’s raw materials. Rhetoric from Chinese and African leaders … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
(Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?
When Chiang Kai-Shek retreated with the Nationalists to Taiwan, he brought with him over 600,000 pieces of artefacts removed from Chinese imperial palaces during wartime. These artefacts are now stored at the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Both China and Taiwan have claimed title to these Chinese imperial treasures. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?