Couple months ago first words on the Chinese "Jasmine Revolution" appeared on an overseas Chinese political blog, Boxun, and has since led to much media hysteria in the West. Two individuals have come forth claiming credit for this call. Below is my translation of an article written by a Boxun forum user, 华龙(Hua Long), titled, "政治难民生意来了 谢万军、王军涛抢破头." In English, that'd be, … [Read more...] about Translation: Betting on U.S. immigration officials to jump on this illegal “Jasmine Revolution” political refugee business soon
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James Fallows, “Learning to Love the (Shallow, Divisive, Unreliable) New Media”
James Fallows has just published an article, "Learning to Love the (Shallow, Divisive, Unreliable) New Media," which I thought was really excellent. I don't particularly care for his China articles, but Fallows is a veteran in the Western media business. It is a hefty read, but I highly recommend it, in its entirety. His intro below: Everyone from President Obama to Ted … [Read more...] about James Fallows, “Learning to Love the (Shallow, Divisive, Unreliable) New Media”
You Scratch My Back, but I Won’t Scratch Yours
The two Asian Giants are still not able to figure out the line which divides them – in the longest running border dispute in modern history. This dispute offers interesting lessons on how to, and how not to, handle boundary issues. The analysis of Chinese behavior in the negotiations is doubly important given China’s perception in the west of it ‘flexing its muscles’, and … [Read more...] about You Scratch My Back, but I Won’t Scratch Yours
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
Nitpicking Media's Coverage of PRC's 60th Anniversary Parade
I watched the national day parade on TV with my family, and liked it. As expected, the Chinese government managed to put out an impressive show. Then I read some media's coverage of the parade. Well, let's just say that those writings were as expected too. Anyway, there are a number of memes and other little oddities, in no particular order, that I want point out. As the title … [Read more...] about Nitpicking Media's Coverage of PRC's 60th Anniversary Parade