Zhang Ziyi was recently interviewed on a Chinese TV network: She said (in translation): The first time I was the lead in an English-language film, I received some high praise. And especially as a Chinese person, I thought that was something to be proud of. At the Cannes Film Festival, in front of all that media, then they call your name... And as a Chinese person, they … [Read more...] about Zhang Ziyi – What's in a name?
Unity is strength – Shenzhen home-buyers try group buying
There is probably only one other issue capable of challenging the Olympics for national attention in China right now: the collapse of the housing market in China, led by Shenzhen. Home prices in Shenzhen grew very rapidly in recent years (on the order of 50%-100% ), and now appear to be falling just as quickly. But for some people, it might not be falling fast enough. Two … [Read more...] about Unity is strength – Shenzhen home-buyers try group buying
(Letter from Ali baba) Quizhou’s jamboree bonfire
大陆[强国论坛]检索“贵州瓮安事件” (博讯北京时间2008年6月29日 转载) 强国论坛 translate Strong Nation Forum ,on http://www.people.com.cn,the official website of People’s Daily,is one of the extreme nationalistic forum in mainland China.On 20-June morning,Hu jin-tao went on-line for 15 minutes,resulting in tens of thousands of netizens,all log-in onto that web page and try to have a chat with Hu,”Brother … [Read more...] about (Letter from Ali baba) Quizhou’s jamboree bonfire
A meaningful exchange on Tibet
On one of our earlier threads on the misnamed Dalai Lama, there is an excellent on-going exchange of thoughts and positions from two of our posters: one is a Tibetan in exile, the other is Chinese in China. … [Read more...] about A meaningful exchange on Tibet
The emperor has no clothes; South China Morning Post has no what?
It has been three days since the sensational title "Authorities order bars not to serve black people" written by Tom Miller showed up in the supposedly reputable South China Morning Post. I used the phrase "supposedly reputable" because I don't read SCMP and really can't directly comment on it. However I vaguely remember someone, in one of the many blogs/forums discussing this … [Read more...] about The emperor has no clothes; South China Morning Post has no what?