Note: This is a translation of an essay published in the Chinese Youth On-Line (中青在线). This translation is meant to bring to readers' attention some of the diverse opinions publicly expressed in today's China. I came across it because it was highlighted as the number one piece in Sina's (新浪) opinion section. [UPDATE]: ESWN also has a translation of this article and some more. … [Read more...] about Translation: I am sorry, but I am not boycotting French goods
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The Value of Being a Chinese on the 59th Anniversary of the PRC
Today, on National Day, some 190 thousand passers-by, strangers to each other, packed the festively decked-out Tian'anmen Square to watch the Flag Raising Ceremony. Although 2008 doesn't make a "round number" anniversary, so much has transpired in this troubled year to make it almost seem like one. On this day, we translate for you the following editorial published in the … [Read more...] about The Value of Being a Chinese on the 59th Anniversary of the PRC
(Letter from Damai) Oppose Belief Opportunists: My Thoughts On Modern-Day Uighur Christians
I had meant to post this sooner, but a quick Mid-Autumn Festival vacation trip got in the way. Admin previously provided me with several passages written by ksjqjy, the host of the Minkaohan forum, and I thought I would post some of them which dealt with religion, given the the timely relevance to Ramadan. … [Read more...] about (Letter from Damai) Oppose Belief Opportunists: My Thoughts On Modern-Day Uighur Christians
(Foolsmountain Admin) Fool’s Mountain:New Face and New Initiative
I hope you all liked the face lift we just did (special thanks to 大猫, our new technical consultant, for making the beautiful header image). :-) First off, to follow the tradition of our site reports, here is our web stats for August. … [Read more...] about (Foolsmountain Admin) Fool’s Mountain:New Face and New Initiative
(Letter) Patriotic Anthems Compared: China's "God Bless America"
Someone had mentioned the significance of a patriotic anthem "歌唱祖国" performed during the Olympics opening ceremony. Had to look it up since it is completely foreign to me. It's also commented that it is the equivalent of "God Bless America", a patriotic anthem that's well ingrained with most Americans. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Patriotic Anthems Compared: China's "God Bless America"