Shanghaiist highlighted some interesting news: "selling Chinese-made American flags within Minnesota is a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a US$1,000 fine." What's going to be the next, penalizing a bare lapel? … [Read more...] about As far as unhealthy nationalism is concerned …
Happiness levels in mainland China, Taiwan, Hongkong, …
Many of the headlines have focused on Denmark being ranked the happiest country in the world after a U.S. funded global survey was released at the beginning of this week. So where are the Chinese people ranked? And what about the two countries often used for comparison/contrast with China (i.e. Russia and India)? Rank, Score, Country/Region 48, +1.83, Taiwan 54, +1.64, … [Read more...] about Happiness levels in mainland China, Taiwan, Hongkong, …
Heads roll (figuratively) in the Weng'An riot aftermath
David Peng made a prediction in his blog An Anachronist's Life on July 1st, thee days after the Weng'An riot: ... I predict, the "Hu Jintao style" government response [which emphasises on proactive reporting the news and guiding the public discussion/opinion in order to restore/maintain stability] is going to be followed by acts in the "organizing department style" , that the … [Read more...] about Heads roll (figuratively) in the Weng'An riot aftermath
"Direct" flights commence between Taiwan and mainland
Today, without too much fuss, regular direct flights between mainland China and Taiwan began, fulfilling a campaign pledge of Ma Yingjiu. The flights run Friday-to-Monday between Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xiamen, Guangzhou and Taipei. As you can see from the maps (from Sina & Chinanews) below, all flights still route near Hong Kong airspace so they are "direct" only in … [Read more...] about "Direct" flights commence between Taiwan and mainland
What does it mean to be Chinese?
Seems like a simple enough question. Actually... while the question of what it means to be Chinese is very simple, it is all of the numerous, equally valid answers that make the issue complicated. We have to accept that there are different answers for different people. Here is one answer, translated from a post written by an American-raised Chinese on MITBBS (原贴): I was … [Read more...] about What does it mean to be Chinese?