‘So solidly built into our consciousness is the concept that China is conducting a rapacious and belligerent foreign policy, that whenever a dispute arises in which China is involved, she is instantly assumed to have provoked it.’ — Felix Greene, 1965. When a superpower is engaging in full hegemonic and supercilious display, another country with slowly increasing … [Read more...] about Five reasons why China will not invade Taiwan, and an analysis of Cross-strait Relations
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Google – A New Approach to China
Google issued a press release on their blog just a few hours ago pertaining to their operation in China. It is big news and will take some time to digest. I don't want to comment, just get the story out. … [Read more...] about Google – A New Approach to China
Association for Preserving Historical Accuracy of Foreign Invasions in China (APHAFIC)
Welcome to APHAFIC, the Association for Preserving Historical Accuracy of Foreign Invasions in China. This organization was started in San Diego by Nancy Lo, the current president, as a rebuttal to some of the historical inaccuracies coming out of Japan concerning the Japanese invasion of China in the early to mid 20th century. Nancy is wearing a floral dress in this photo. … [Read more...] about Association for Preserving Historical Accuracy of Foreign Invasions in China (APHAFIC)
Louis Yu's Indie Podcasts
It's not often a guy working on his PhD in theoretical computer science is also one of the hottest Chinese DJs in North America, but there's always an exception and Louis Yu (余雷) fits that role. Originally from Guilin, China, he's currently in Vancouver, Canada studying at the University of Victoria while also doing a weekly podcast featuring world indie music. And where can … [Read more...] about Louis Yu's Indie Podcasts
(Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
We do not let you be a loser! Your mistakes will be rewarded handsomely. When you bought clunkers that you should not have, we give you $4,000. When you had mortgage that you cannot afford, we're going to bail you out. When you lose your job, we extend your benefit. When you do not have saving, we give you free health care. When you have saving or a job, we punish you by … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers