One of my favorite Western reporters in China is Rob Schmitz of the Marketplace program from American Public Media. (In contrast to propagandist variety like Andrew Jacobs who once wrote for the New York Times that China was banning the jasmine flower.) Today, I must take exception to a narrative he offered about Yang Yu and Wang Xiaoli for being disqualified from throwing … [Read more...] about The politics of the Olympics, more unfounded unfair criticisms
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A mentally retarded journalist, take 2
(Bad journalism on the left. Right column are Allen and my commentary on why. Fortunately, not all Brits are like this.) … [Read more...] about A mentally retarded journalist, take 2
Translation: Shen and Zhao’s Olympic Triumph After 18 Years of Challenges and Setbacks
What an invigorating way to start the new Year of the Tiger! I thoroughly enjoyed watching Shen and Zhao (after 18 Years of challenges and setbacks) finally win Olympic Gold! Of all the performers in the night, it was probably Pang and Tong who shined the brightest. But the crowd's sentimental favorites Shen and Zhao did enough to make the the night theirs. Here are links … [Read more...] about Translation: Shen and Zhao’s Olympic Triumph After 18 Years of Challenges and Setbacks
(Letter) He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan, Yang Yilin Innocent of underage accusation by USOC
Yesterday the IOC announced the 2nd age investigation prompted by USOC CEO Jim Schurr, has again exhonorated the gymnasts of the under age accusation: … [Read more...] about (Letter) He Kexin, Jiang Yuyuan, Yang Yilin Innocent of underage accusation by USOC
(Letter) Boohoo, "Laserdusche" Got Busted In Bejing For Protest (嗚嗚, "雷射B" 奧運抗議被抓)
[Sorry my Chinese is not good, but just had to share this with the Chinese readers.] … [Read more...] about (Letter) Boohoo, "Laserdusche" Got Busted In Bejing For Protest (嗚嗚, "雷射B" 奧運抗議被抓)