Recently, DPP protesters attacked a Chinese envoy visiting a Confucius temple in Southern Taiwan, causing not only great embarrassment for President Ma, but also the entire Taiwanese people. Fist fights, shouting matches, physical threats ... and now this. Are these signs of a vigorous democracy or an immature - perhaps violent society? … [Read more...] about Why are Taiwanese so violent???
Do you like the comment highlights provided here at Foolsmountain in the last month or so?
Many members of this blog have noticed comment highlights that have been provided starting a month or so ago. The feature was started by the admin in response to some of us editors linking "sample comments" up at the top of their posts to help casual readers zoom in to some of the more thought provoking or relevant discussions (see example). … [Read more...] about Do you like the comment highlights provided here at Foolsmountain in the last month or so?
(Letter from ecodelta) The tragedy of China´s communication problems
Interesting article about China communication and public relation problems http://news.imagethief.com/blogs/china/archive/2008/10/15/the-tragedy-of-china-s-international-communication.aspx All countries, even the US, have problems projecting their image to the outer world, but China´s problems seems to run deeper, and giving its rapid rising more urgent to be addressed. … [Read more...] about (Letter from ecodelta) The tragedy of China´s communication problems
On Human Rights, Intervention and the International Order
The idea of “human rights” is neither new nor did it suddenly sprang into existence after WWII. It has arguably existed since the dawn of human existence, as portrayed in human stories and mythologies and exemplified throughout human history in man’s struggle against the arbitrariness of a higher power, be they of gods, fortune, nature or tyrants. In Chinese society, such … [Read more...] about On Human Rights, Intervention and the International Order
Wang Yung-Ching (王永慶) – One of Taiwan's Proud Sons – Passes Away…
Wang Yung-Ching, founder of Taiwan’s Formosa Plastics Group, has passed away at the age of 91 while on a business trip to the United States. Wang died unexpectedly in his sleep at his daughter’s home in New Jersey. Known affectionately as the “Midas of Management” in Taiwan, Wang started his business by selling rice in 1932. From that humble beginning, Wang would become the … [Read more...] about Wang Yung-Ching (王永慶) – One of Taiwan's Proud Sons – Passes Away…