According to Reuters, China is relaxing restrictions on the media to report "negative" news promptly and without clearance from the top. Could it be that some in the authority read what Roland had to say at ESWN regarding the pointlessness of competing with Chinese Internet users and bloggers? … [Read more...] about Good news about bad news
Be aware of the danger of a foreign language
When one deals with a foreign language, there is always a chance to produce (sometimes hilarious) errors. This blog has cautioned readers against the danger of relying on automated translation services. Now it seems consulting with a human expert does not necessarily guard one from embarrassment either. … [Read more...] about Be aware of the danger of a foreign language
(Letter from miaka9383) Intercultural relationship and marriages
Living here in United States, I have become more and more exposed to certain racial problems and issues. It seems like many Chinese women/men have no problem immigrate here and marry a white/black man. But there are some Chinese Americans and Asian Americans believe that these people who marry white people is catering to the "White Priviledge" and encouraging many other people … [Read more...] about (Letter from miaka9383) Intercultural relationship and marriages
Update: Exiled Tibetans from Around the World Meet in Dharamsala for Six Days
Exiled Tibetans from around the world are gathering in Dharamsala for their largest political conference in nearly 60 years. The Dalai Lama has called for the six-day meeting, which begins Monday, after failing to make progress in negotiations with China. The Tibetan spiritual leader has promised to let everything be on the table and not to make any major pronouncements during … [Read more...] about Update: Exiled Tibetans from Around the World Meet in Dharamsala for Six Days
Time for a More Equal Economic Partnership Between the U.S. and China?
Since China opened to the world some 30 years ago, China has witnessed unprecedented economic development and growth. However, the economic relationship China has with the West has been a decidedly subservient one. In the global economy, China would specialize in making high volume, low cost products in return for high value technology and services from the West. The profit … [Read more...] about Time for a More Equal Economic Partnership Between the U.S. and China?