Now that many non-Chinese have moved to China and many native Chinese live throughout the world, cross cultural dating has become far more common. For someone leaving mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Singapore and moving to a western country, what are some of the cultural pitfalls and traps you need to avoid and adjustments you need to make? For someone moving to any of … [Read more...] about Cross Cultural Dating
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Chimerica: James Fallows & Niall Ferguson
This is the full session between Niall Ferguson and James Fallows at the recently held Aspen Ideas Festival. Allen had posted excepts and we promised you the complete discussion as soon as it became available. Niall Ferguson had coined the term "Chimerica" to describe the symbiotic relationship between the economies of China and the United States. He currently sees this … [Read more...] about Chimerica: James Fallows & Niall Ferguson
Taiwan and the WHO
The last time Taiwan tried to apply for observer status in the WHO, China slammed it down. When the SARS crisis arose and China offered Taiwan help, Taiwan denied and declined. That was 2003, when President Chen of the DPP still governed Taiwan. Fast forward now six years - how things have changed! … [Read more...] about Taiwan and the WHO
(Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?
When Chiang Kai-Shek retreated with the Nationalists to Taiwan, he brought with him over 600,000 pieces of artefacts removed from Chinese imperial palaces during wartime. These artefacts are now stored at the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Both China and Taiwan have claimed title to these Chinese imperial treasures. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Jane) Who owns the Chinese imperial treasures?
(Letter) Members of Chen’s Immediate Family Plead Guilty To Money Laundering Charges
The money laundering saga of self-proclaimed son-of-Taiwan Chen Shuibian continues. On Wednesday, Chen Shuibian's son Chen Chih-chung and daughter-in-law Huang Jui-ching both pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in exchange for leniency. According to China Times, the main terms of the plead bargain includes: … [Read more...] about (Letter) Members of Chen’s Immediate Family Plead Guilty To Money Laundering Charges