Here is how one of the most controversial Chinese blog posts in recent memory begins: "I have been engulfed in sadness that I was not born in a country like the United States, a country which respects freedom, democracy, and human rights! This is due to the pain I've suffered in the 10+ years since graduation, and it's also due to the 17 years of pathetic education that I … [Read more...] about "Running Fan": The freedom to be selfish
"Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching
Many Chinese speak of "anti-China" sentiment being behind some of the criticism that China receives. Many Western critics, in turn, argue that Chinese are being too sensitive. Articles like this column published in the Vancouver Sun, however, will go to reinforcing the opinion of many Chinese that the West is still gripped by anti-China fervor. … [Read more...] about "Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching
An open letter from a Chinese NBA fan
An open letter to NBA commissioner David Stern, and former Cleveland Cavalier Ira Newble. Dear NBA commissioner David Stern, and Ira Newble of the Los Angeles Lakers: As a long time fan of NBA basketball, I can tell you unabashedly: I love this game. I have followed the league since Michael Jordon's first MVP season in 1988, and I've had the pleasure of watching NBA … [Read more...] about An open letter from a Chinese NBA fan
Lesson on physics: a stone sinks deeper if it keeps on digging
Alright, I have to concede, after a few days of reflection, that I might have been a bit too harsh on Sharon Stone. Some of the commentators, both on this blog and else where, have suggested/recommended leaving her alone for it was not worth the ink (or the LCD backlight decay) to argue over her remarks. I see the wisdom of such perspectives now. All I really should have … [Read more...] about Lesson on physics: a stone sinks deeper if it keeps on digging
Even more reader questions on Tibet
On a previous thread, Otto Kerner poses some excellent questions on Tibet. (Here is an earlier thread with a reader's questions about Tibet.) I give an attempt at addressing these questions below. I hope others will contribute their thoughts as well. … [Read more...] about Even more reader questions on Tibet