Many people probably know that the number of people going on line in China has just recently, officially, passed the number of people going online in the United States . (Many believe China passed the United States long ago, since hundreds of millions login through anonymous internet-cafes where they aren't "counted".) But many people might not understand what this really … [Read more...] about Tianya and Chinese online: A brief introduction
(Letter from Brandon) The Butterfly Effect – How to Unite the Chinese
- written by Brandon It has been the case for well over 2000 years that with a huge population and rich diversities in custom, cuisines, dialects, culture, religions, ethnicities, and political views, it’s always a challenge for any Chinese government to unit its people. However, recent events provided the Central Empire another silver bullet in its arsenal to achieve just … [Read more...] about (Letter from Brandon) The Butterfly Effect – How to Unite the Chinese
Massive crowds swamp torch in Shenzhen
The torch has successfully completed the run in Shenzhen, although there are stories of difficulties navigating the crowds. The torch might have even been extinguished and transported via bus along part of the route... something similar to what happened in Paris, but for precisely the opposite reason. Reportedly 8 million people were on the streets for the torch. Here are … [Read more...] about Massive crowds swamp torch in Shenzhen
Tibetan exiles reaction to Shenzhen talks, Olympic torch
Lodi Gyari, one of the Dalai Lama's special envoys sent to Shenzhen, has issued the statement below in reference to the recent talks in Shenzhen. Most of the statement is a reiteration of the exile government's negotiating position, which few Chinese find acceptable in full. The idea that those directly involved in murder, vandalism, and assault on 3/14 can be released is … [Read more...] about Tibetan exiles reaction to Shenzhen talks, Olympic torch
Politics and the Beijing Olympics
The Christian Science Monitor has an article on the historical links between the Olympics and politics. It's mostly a repetition of what other articles have said, but there are a few interesting quotes. Similarities stop there, however, says Susan Brownell, a professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, currently in Beijing studying Chinese preparations … [Read more...] about Politics and the Beijing Olympics