Zhang Ziyi was recently interviewed on a Chinese TV network: She said (in translation): The first time I was the lead in an English-language film, I received some high praise. And especially as a Chinese person, I thought that was something to be proud of. At the Cannes Film Festival, in front of all that media, then they call your name... And as a Chinese person, they … [Read more...] about Zhang Ziyi – What's in a name?
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What does it mean to be Chinese?
Seems like a simple enough question. Actually... while the question of what it means to be Chinese is very simple, it is all of the numerous, equally valid answers that make the issue complicated. We have to accept that there are different answers for different people. Here is one answer, translated from a post written by an American-raised Chinese on MITBBS (原贴): I was … [Read more...] about What does it mean to be Chinese?
The Chinese debate – Part 1: The West
One of our myriad goals for this blog was to make one simple point: the Chinese debate politics. The Chinese community debate eloquently and foolishly, intelligently and blindly, informed and uninformed, left and right, China and West... the Chinese are not brain-washed robots living in a closed society; we often disagree, often very passionately. To make this point, we … [Read more...] about The Chinese debate – Part 1: The West
"Canada, I'd like to say goodbye"
Over the past three decades, hundreds of thousands of mainland Chinese have emigrated to Western countries. In the United States, many enter using a graduate student or lab researcher visa, and after several years of hard (nearly unpaid work), most eventually stay on in their host country after graduation. Those who stay apply and receive the right to work locally, and many … [Read more...] about "Canada, I'd like to say goodbye"
Who is Tang Buxi?
A regular poster asked me to talk a little about myself in a previous thread. I don't want to get into a long discussion of my history, life, and professional resume (or at least not at this time). But I do want to explain why I'm active here, and why I'm contributing to this blog. … [Read more...] about Who is Tang Buxi?