Chinese people (like all people) have stereotypes about different groups. Within China, Northerners view those from the south as sneaky and lack sincerity. Southerners believe those from the north are lazy and unintelligent. Chinese stereotypes are held more strongly and more widely spread. The Chinese tend to over-generalize from a few individuals’ behaviors to the … [Read more...] about Is there xenophobia in China? If yes, what is it like?
Images from a mass incident in Huizhou
There appears to have been a clash involving riot police in Huizhou. I will provide these images and early hearsay reports, but I want to remind everyone: be careful with any unconfirmed reports. As the Weng'an riots proved, rumors are not only often wrong, they are also potentially very dangerous. As soon as we have credible media reports (and I expect that we will), I will … [Read more...] about Images from a mass incident in Huizhou
Why the Beijing Olympics are already a success
Despite all of the predictions of doom and concern, I believe the Olympics are already a success. The WSJ reports world and business leaders are crowding China's red carpet in an unprecedented way: … [Read more...] about Why the Beijing Olympics are already a success
Another statistic
Anton Lee Wishik II wrote about an interesting statistic while discussing polling in China: … [Read more...] about Another statistic
I know China has a lot of good food, but …
Tim Johnson dished out an interesting statistic of Beijing's preparation for English speaking Olympics visitors: … [Read more...] about I know China has a lot of good food, but …