I was having an online discussion with a business associate about U.S. export controls. She made the following statement: “China is such a threat to the U.S…we must be extremely careful of what they get their hands on…China and other non U.S. friendly countries will do practically anything to steal our knowledge for our weapons and military equipment.” Notwithstanding that … [Read more...] about (Letter from oldson) “China is such a threat to the U.S”??
Carnegie Endowment calls for rethink on rising China
A report titled China’s Economic Rise—Fact and Fiction published earlier this month takes an optimistic view of China's future prospects: "Beijing now seems likely to overcome potential stumbling blocks such as economic instability, pollution, inequality, corruption, and a slow pace of political reform." … [Read more...] about Carnegie Endowment calls for rethink on rising China
The danger of categorically accusing others of prejudice
Tom Miller of the South China Morning Post has generated somewhat doubtful outrages with an article alleging Beijing ordered bars not to serve blacks. For now, however, Beijing Boyce seems to have seriously deflated the credibility of Tom Miller's work. (H/T Danwei) … [Read more...] about The danger of categorically accusing others of prejudice
Why are most of the advertising models in China Caucasian?
This is a follow up to DJ's post on the Official Chinese Olympic Fashion, but from a different angle. Instead of mutual respect between the host and guests, I have some introspective and soul-searching thoughts about the Chinese identity fantasy in the context of a global culture. … [Read more...] about Why are most of the advertising models in China Caucasian?
Make guests feel at home and follow the customs of your host
There is a heated debate going on regarding the lack of Chinese characters on China's official Olympics uniforms in contrast with those on German's sportswear. Personally, I see no point in not printing Chinese text on China's official uniforms. But for this post, I will purposely play the role of a "CCP apologist" and try to put these things in positive terms. ;-) Besides, I … [Read more...] about Make guests feel at home and follow the customs of your host