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Exchange RMB to/from Foreign Currencies if i want to open a rmb saving account in bank of china..can it be done thank |
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Lang Ping's American Volleyball Team Beat China Sure there are some critical comments, but overall I thought that the netizens were pretty supportive of Lang Ping. see http://my1510.cn/article.php?6c8ecfa3dd1b0a9f. Ditto for Liu Xiang. |
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I Hope We can Start to Talk about History There are Chinese forums ablaze with such discussions. Far more informative that what can be gleaned from elsewhere. Many of them perspectives from student participants and witnesses. Piece whatever you might from there. It is definitely not a taboo subject, as far as I can tell. Simplistically, it was an immature government inexperienced in handling such protests and idealistic, provocative students who thought they knew what was best for China. C Ling the student leader nominated for Nobel Peace Prize (!!!!!) said "... what we are actually hoping for is bloodshed, for the moment when the government has no choice but to brazenly butcher the people. Only when the Square is awash with blood will the people of China open their eyes. Only then will they really be united..." This is from someone who later disclosed that she was NOT prepared to spill her own blood! Is this why there is such a collective anger towards her? |
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I Felt Afraid of Public Opinions Now Just a note... Vanke has a sales revenue of 35 Billion yuan (US $ 4.5 Billion), and a net profit of about 5 Billion yuan (US $680 miilion) in 2007. Their initial offering of 2 million yuan is shameful to say the least. It says alot about the social responsibilty of a company that has profited so much from their business in China, but offers so little in return at a time when much is needed. |
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Grace Wang Called a Traitor @PeDu, My posts are not about the comparison of Marxism and Tibetan Buddhism. It is not an issue about who is more oppressive than the other, or which has more value than the other. Cults are everywhere. Does one need to be a _______ devotee to understand ______? If so, then, nobody has the right to critique anything to that is not personally produced or experienced. Having a first hand experience is important. But facts do not make up the truth. Doesn’t detachment brings about certain objectivity? I am very happy that your friend Pema is living a normal live, presumably in the USA? Perhaps it is a blessing in disguise for the Tibetans in exile to be out of old Tibet, because, the bondage of absolute tyranny is being broken. Perhaps Tibetan Buddhism can be practiced untainted by the abuse of the elites. It will be interesting to hear the points of view of Tibetans who have lived a certain period prior to 1950, instead of the usual born and bred in Dharamsala, or in the West. Cruelty and hardships suffered under past Marxist China (which has undoubtedly happened) should not be a veil for the historical reality of the years under old Tibetan buddhocracy. Let the Tibetans be informed. They have a right to know. Let the Tibetans in exile be informed of the bad AND the good that is currently in Chinese Tibet and not dismiss it as hell on earth as a conditioned reflex and dream on of ShangriLa. Do not whitewash away the past and the past past. Then if they wish to be subservient to the Dalai Lama, I have nothing else to say. Peace. |
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Grace Wang Called a Traitor @PeDu, That one book is about what lies beneath. It is easy to be seduced by words of peace. You can have the eight fold noble paths and four noble truths but for all the dharma, actions ought to speak louder than words. Is compassion that is professed shown? Is love manifested? WJS mentioned in his current blog entry, “When people's life is not in the control of human, religion is the very powerful to help people.” Yes, it is powerful to help them cope because they believe it is their karma; they are suffering the consequences of their incorrect thoughts, incorrect actions, incorrect speech, incorrect understanding. In other words, grit your teeth and get along with your samsara. Go on your grueling pilgrimage, donate your silver and preferably gold to the more enlightened ones reborn as lamas, for it is also their lot in life to enjoy these. Que sera sera. A powerful opiate it is. So ironically, the mother who prays for her child’s safety also has no second thoughts about a 2 year pilgrimage to Lhasa, fully prostrating at every other step with her child begging on the way. It is a very powerful imagery. It makes you think. It makes you wonder at the stronghold their religion has in their lives; body, mind, soul and spirit. A total submission. Can the non- Tibetans who go on ‘pilgrimages’ ever be at the same point of total submission and extreme vulnerability to manipulation? To be meek fodder for greed and cruelty? Can you? You may find it spiritual, but if it happens to me, I might as well not live. Is there even the notion of free will? Yes, the sand mandalas are beautiful as art and so are the Tibetan sculptures. I can appreciate them for their texture, form and colours, I can even marvel at the artist’s skill and analyze the way the artist expresses his world view (even if I don’t agree with his world view). I love art, I love architecture. But what happens when art is debased by the way it is used as a tool for manipulation in Tibetan Buddhism? To put it mildly, it is not amusing. It happened in the past, may not be happening now, but will it happen in the future? Perhaps reformation (like the Protestant reformation) is in order? Will it be tolerated by the Dalai Lama, given that there is already suppression of internal dissent? As long as Buddhocracy is upheld, there is no running away from abuses. *** Pardon me; I need to go to sleep. Too much caffeine, that’s why I am up at this hour, but now fatigue is setting in. Discuss later. |
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Grace Wang Called a Traitor @PeDu, Whilst there is a lot of expose on the ills of communist China, there is very little corresponding examination of the true nature of Tibetan culture. Or if there is, it is promptly dismissed as some mindless propaganda by the brainwashed Chinese. The Pro-Tibetan human rights activists believe what they to believe. They root for the underdog, but forget that sometimes the underdogs were once top dogs of the most oppressive kind. Read this book: The Shadow of the Dalai Lama by Victor and Victoria Trimondi, pen names of Herbert and Mariana Röttgen, an e-book available on http://www.iivs.de/~iivs01311/SDLE/Index.htm This book corroborates with my understanding of the Tibetan buddhism, of which, together with Hinduism and Christianity once ranked high in my youthful fascination and quest for God. Much of the Tibetan’s bloodthirsty culture today is whitewashed , sanitised and spiritualised to cater to Western sensibilities. To me, there is NOTHING, spiritual about the abasement, defilement and bondage that the ordinary Tibetans have to go through in the past. It baffles me to know that a religious culture that has such incredibly lowest of the low regards for human rights, is now the poster boy culture for the human rights activists. The Tibetans do not deserve this kind of abuse, not in the past, not today. They deserve to live as humans. Cultural genocide, you say? What aspects of the culture do you want to sustain or revive? For the sake of the Tibetans themselves, it is all the more necessary (for us including the Tibetans) to flick away the halo over the Dalai Lama today; scrutinize his professions and actions in reality. Is this possible with the kind of teachings they get in Exile schools? I bet you my last dollar they are no less ‘brainwashed’ than the ‘villainous Commies’. Human rights? Tell me if there is anything truly democratic about the Tibetan parliament in exile. The constitution passed in 1963, “based on modern democracy” is a sham. The Dalai Lama remains the political and spiritual God King, his family members and clansmen are appointed executive positions in government. Internal dissent is suppressed, rival sect believers “excommunicated”. For an autonomous Tibet to exist peacefully, the Dalai Lama has to relinquish his political role ala Catholic pope (Strasbourg Declaration 1998). However, it is purely speculation and on a hope and prayer that it will come to pass. Nepotism doesn’t reform itself; despite the Dalai’s outward calls for separation of the religious orders and the state, he knows full well that he will be conferred full and absolute powers. The Dalai himself said that it is not possible for resolutions to be passed against him. At this moment, the Tibetan Youth Congress is advocating violence. The Head of the Congress, under internal criticism (for going against the Dalai’s middle road stance), pointed out that the Dalai himself had called upon him to pursue this hard-line stance. Beijing is not far off when they point to the Dalai for the cause of the violence in Lhasa. Scoff at them, deride them, but the high powers in Beijing are no dimwits, just folks with crude PR skills. It is a sleek political double play by the Dalai whereby he positions himself as a moderate voice whom Beijing will have to listen to. And this is precisely what is happening right now. It may seem like a good thing, sounds like a good thing, but I’m very, very concerned. |
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Grace Wang Called a Traitor Having watched the YouTube video, this is my take on it. The situation appears different from what she painted. I can't make out too clearly the voices over the horrible music, but I heard a couple of Pro-tibetans, one shouting " ... China kills, China oppresses, China....." Then a Chinese, for want of a better retort, shouts " Liar, Liar..." etc. But in general, it seemed quite peaceful. Then in she came, making some kind of hand sign, looking back at the Pro-tibetan team (for assurance?) addressing the masses of Pro-Chinese in English (!!!) She takes centre-stage and lectures about knowledge, the use of knowledge, the need for independent judgment to the Chinese group in English (knowing full well that they are weak in English- in her own words) I don’t know what to make out of this and I don’t want to speculate. All I can say is that at this point, she has lost her role as a mediator (if there was one to begin with) and chosen her stance. There is to me, a question mark over her actions. Naivety? Calculated? Or a mixture of both? Whatever it is, I’m sure she did not anticipate the kind of backlash she’d get from her countrymen. And their angry response to her, unfortunately, has closed all doors for reconciliation, barring humiliation. I can only hope that she focuses on mastering 10 languages, grows in wisdom and not be a pawn to some anti-Chinese, Free Tibet, human rights brandishing organization. Time will tell. Whilst I detest the death threats to her, I must add in fairness, that death threats (Die, Chink die…. Etc) have been sent to many Chinese posters on YouTube as well. While it is not so close to home as in Grace’s case, the venom and spite is no less and equally abhorrent. |
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Four Types of Consciousness A sane and measured dose of skepticism is what we all need. I was once merrily (foolishly?) naive, then I was angrily cynical and now I'm a healthy skeptic of almost everything... including anything, any slogan, labels, titles that has the word "Free" or "Freedom' in it. I don't mean to be disparaging, but these words are way loaded in meaning to be so readily and often carelessly (or deliberately) bandied around, in whatever that may turn up next. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet @TibetanLady, quote: "...We don't have slaves or serfs as Chinese Communist Government Claims. China have emperors, slaves, concubines, terra cotta armies buried alive for the emperor, women foot binding, etc. Tibetans don't have such things at all..." Is this what is taught in the exile e's Tibetans schools? Indoctrination/ whitewashing evidently exist the other side of the mountain too. In fact, it exists everywhere, it happens all the time. Hell, even Christians are indoctrinated. I myself am trying to critically un-indoctrinate myself from years of 'Christian teachings' dished out from the pulpit and American preachers. |
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Four Types of Consciousness @CRM, it is this perception that you have that worries me, because that is probably the same perception that people outside China would have too - that the Chinese have all turned rabid. This doesn't help China at all. The same perception in reverse is probably true too; (no thanks to the media) the Chinese also have this idea that everyone else is against them, and the fenqing (angry youth) resort to more angry rhetoric and actions. Tada... a vicious cycle is perpetuated. The international media amplifies every news and yes, they are pretty skewered in reporting and tensions are heightened as a result. But we can choose not to be led by our noses; we have a choice to be objective, don't we? Just this morning in the gym, I heard someone speaking French. I could scowl at her, but I chose to smile. (Traitor... did I hear someone say that?) We struck up a conversation; we seem to hit off quite well. Who knows whether it is the beginning of a friendship? Who knows, there may be more commonalities between us than differences like Free Tibet. |
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Grace Wang Called a Traitor So far, what we've got here is her version of the incident. We can always Youtube out the episode, I'm sure. But... she is entitled to her opinions and so are her detractors. To get death threats for speaking out? For her parents to be harrassed? That is unacceptable. |
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Brief Chat with Andrew Mob mentality at work. It is really distressing, there is no excuse for that kind of behaviour. These fen qing are disgraceful. Where are the Chinese voices in support of Grace? Why aren't they heard? |
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"Love China" Blooms on MSN Messenger This is getting weird and counter-productive. Round and round in circles we go. |
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"Love China" Blooms on MSN Messenger I personally find this movement quite amusing and rather sweet! Very much like waving glow sticks in some concerts. You wouldn't call those concert goers brainwashed, would you? What's wrong with showing 'I(L) China' ? It's so much like those pins that you get saying 'I Love New York'? Are New Yorkers brainwashed too? Since when is loving your country a bad thing? I'm sure that there are many of the messengers who can find 1001 things wrong with the government but who still love their country nonetheless. Love is not blind. You can still love in spite of everything. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet Dear Bo, It started off like this, "Dear Mei, Taiwan is according to you, a "quasi government " because your country - PRC made it to be... " and then, "By the way, I have assumed that you are Chinese (PRC) because you had decided (in identifying) that you are Chinese and stopped there." In which of my posts did I identify that I'm a Chinese ? Does it matter to you whether I am or not? In my retort to your earliest statement, I presumed that you were Taiwanese as you mentioned that you were glad your ancestors did not make China their home. Yes, in this regard I was being presumptuous, so I apologise for my error. Taiwan / China issues are really far complex than what can be discussed in this blog. On what grounds do we stand on? Legal? The Treaty of San Fransisco was signed by countries, apart from ROC and PRC. And under pressure from the US, Japan signed the Treaty of Taipei with the ROC (which repudiated the Treaty of Shimonoseki) which was in turn is unilaterally nullified by Japan in 1972. I've heard arguments citing the 'different hearts and minds' of the Taiwanese and the mainlanders as grounds as well. So where do we agree to begin the debate? What are the parameters? At the end of the day, I hope for Taiwan and China to reconcile or at least put aside their differences and work out some kind of framework for bilateral cooperation. |
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My Experience of Culture and Religion in Tibet Here is also what I believe is an objective assessment to the events detailed in the FEER report of the Tibetan insurgency. http://www.fpif.org/briefs/vol5/v5n09tibet_body.html |
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Friends Started to Boycott French Products Regarding JS opening note, stating the difference in the coverage between CCTV and the Western media, I think it is more than just the Chinese government trying to save face. It reveals a difference in the approach between the Chinese media and the West. The Chinese media is pretty much of 大事化小，小事化无 (loosely translated as "converting a major incident to a minor one, and a minor one into none). Its merits are of course debatable. As for the Western media which is dependent on sales, well, nothing else sells like sensational news. This explains the increasing use of incitory language and leading statements, journalistic integrity be damned. |
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Friends Started to Boycott French Products Another unbelievably venomous piece I read was this: Excerpt: "China's plan...try to get world sympathy for their OPPRESSIVE NATION by using a CRIPPLE in Jin Jing, the third torchbearer in the FAILED Paris leg of the "Relay of Shame" torch toss. Have the heads of government in China no PRIDE? How low will they stoop to save face if they are willing to use a CRIPPLE in a wheelchair in their Propaganda Campaign? Jin Jing from Shanghai should be ASHAMED OF HERSELF for participating in the torch relay...in short, she got what she deserved when protestors tried to extinguish the flame." I know I should be rational and tell myself that this writer is a douche bag. But 1000 deep breaths later, I am still very angry. And let me tell you that I'm not even from the mainland. |
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Friends Started to Boycott French Products Regarding Wayfarer's comment "BTW, the torch in Buenos Aires, Argentina today had no trouble". The excerpt below from AFP reveals the probable reasons why the protesters are more muted; the various organisers are just trying to salvage their "non violent' image. Excerpt: John Ackerly, president of the International Campaign for Tibet, told a panel discussion organised by Amnesty International that "There is a certainly a danger if people jump in front of it and try to grab the torch, but such actions could sway public opinion against us..." Lucie Morillon, of press watchdog Reporters Without Borders, said a repeat of the scenes in London and Paris could hand China a propaganda victory. "We want demonstrators to show restraint," Morillon said. "Violence against the torch could backfire and give ammunition for Chinese propaganda. "When you see such incidents as in London and Paris...trying to take a torch from a woman in a wheelchair is giving a bad image to people demonstrating for human rights in China." Soooo, these guys will not apologise for bullying a woman in a wheelchair, but are more concerned that their image will be tarnished. I am really convinced that they love Tibet. |
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Friends Started to Boycott French Products pffft !! The best croissants I've tasted (and I've stayed in France) are made by non- French. LV bags are overpriced and frankly darn ugly. And the best facial cleansers are by Himalaya Herbals. So there. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet To Elaine who said " Tibet has a distinctive language, (verbal and written), a distinctive cultural identity, a distinctive spiritual way of way, a distinctive demographic, a distinctive historical background/ existence, a distinctive social system, a distinctive leader (government in exile) making it capable of making independent decision..." Since when does having a distinctive language, distinctive cultural identity, etc equate a separate nationhood? Should the Red Indians in America be given a separate nationhood? How about the aboriginals in Australia? Or the natives in Taiwan, whose 26 languages are almost extinct. If we follow a 'logical' world view as such, than surely, the most populous nation is entitled to have the largest footprint on earth? It is the most equitable, no? Anyway, take a look at the maps published predating the so called PRC invasion of Tibet and draw your own conclusions. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/asia_1892_amer_ency_brit.jpg http://www.mssu.edu/projectsouthasia/DigitalImagery/Maps/Asia-Historical/Asia1920Political.jpg http://www.columbia.edu/itc/meal ... 2/cramasia1902.html http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00maplinks/modern/hammond1904/hammond1904max.jpg As for the foreign journalists being barred from the news site, it still doesn't excuse them from sloppy journalism. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet I am so glad WJS that you eventually started a discussion on this issue. It has certainly opened up a very vigorous discussion which I heartily enjoy and find stimulating. I find myself using the internet to verify and sift through opinions to search for the truth. For this reason among others, I am convinced that China needs to do away with the GFW if it wants its citizens to mature in their outlook. On another note, I heartily agree with Ambassador Perkins on his views; he has put down with such clarity the issues the PRC has to deal with and the manner they have to be dealt with. Is there anyway that this can be disseminated to the PRC government? |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet I am so glad WJS that you eventually started a discussion on this issue. It has certainly opened up a very vigorous discussion which I heartily enjoy and find stimulating. I find myself using the internet to verify and sift through opinions to search for the truth. For this reason among others, I am convinced that China needs to do away with the GFW if it wants its citizens to mature in their outlook. On another note, I heartily agree with Ambassador Perkins on his views; he has put down with such clarity the issues the PRC has to deal with and the manner they have to be dealt with. Is there anyway that this can be disseminated to the PRC government? |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet @GN My point is that the ethnic chinese in Taiwan can't say with a straight face that 'Taiwan is their motherland' in the same breathe as 'Free Tibet'. Great that they have democratic elections this past decade, after 50 years of KMT rule, but for heavens sake, Taiwan has a population of what? 2% of that of the PRC? And they have not suffered the stupidity of the Cultural Revolution in the mainland. As a nation the PRC has been in a different planet for so long, that it is only in the 80's that they really opened up. Why are we asking for immediate democratic reforms in the PRC? Shouldn't they be allowed 50 years (in jest) too? The PRC has humongous mountains to overcome both internally AND externally and sometimes I just despair. But then I remember the tenacity and the ingenuity of the Chinese over the ages and then I hope again. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet Reposting this because the earlier one didn't seem to register. So pardon me if you see a repeat. Since when does having a distinctive language, distinctive cultural identity, etc equate a separate nationhood? Should the Red Indians in America be given a separate nationhood? How about the aboriginals in Australia? Or the Austronesian natives in Taiwan, whose 26 languages are almost extinct. (I don't hear cultural genocide) If we follow a 'logical' world view as such, than surely, the most populous nation is entitled to have the largest footprint on earth? It is the most equitable, no? Anyway, take a look at the maps published predating the so called PRC invasion of Tibet and draw your own conclusions. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/asia_1892_amer_ency_brit.jpg http://www.mssu.edu/projectsouthasia/DigitalImagery/Maps/Asia-Historical/Asia1920Political.jpg http://www.columbia.edu/itc/meal ... 2/cramasia1902.html http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00maplinks/modern/hammond1904/hammond1904max.jpg As for the foreign journalists being barred from the news site, it still doesn't excuse them from sloppy journalism. |
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Error in Western Media Report about Tibet Since when does having a distinctive language, distinctive cultural identity, etc equate a separate nationhood? Should the Red Indians in America be given a separate nationhood? How about the aboriginals in Australia? Or the Austronesian natives in Taiwan, whose 26 languages are almost extinct. (I don't hear cultural genocide) If we follow a 'logical' world view as such, than surely, the most populous nation is entitled to have the largest footprint on earth? It is the most equitable, no? Anyway, take a look at the maps published predating the so called PRC invasion of Tibet and draw your own conclusions. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/asia_1892_amer_ency_brit.jpg http://www.mssu.edu/projectsouthasia/DigitalImagery/Maps/Asia-Historical/Asia1920Political.jpg http://www.columbia.edu/itc/meal ... 2/cramasia1902.html http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00maplinks/modern/hammond1904/hammond1904max.jpg As for the foreign journalists being barred from the news site, it still doesn't excuse them from sloppy journalism. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet Dear BO, Do you have to shoot from the hips? You have incorrectly assumed that I'm from the PRC. Next, as far as I know, quasi means 'supported by the government but managed privately' (Meriam-Webster Online). Never did I suggest in my post that Taiwan is not self governing. You're one of those Taiwanese quick to trumpet their superiority over the mainlanders, eh? I find your tone in your reply to Du offensive. So what if her command of English is weaker? Your relative fluency in English does not add weight to your arguments either. China may not be telling the whole truth but it does not exonerate the Western media from sloppy journalism. While I'm at it... may I add that Taiwan has been under an autocratic single party rule for forty years (!!!!) since 1949, so do not give that crock that you are the bastion of democracy. Add butt out on the issue of Free Tibet because you have unilaterally occupied the island of Taiwan and are in no position to talk about a free Tibet, which incidentally has always been indicated on earlier maps as part of the Chinese empire, like this: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/asia_1892_amer_ency_brit.jpg If you disagree that you have illegally occupied the island, than you must agree that the KMT retreated/ withdrew to the island which was Chinese territory. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet @ Horace, Yep, Merkel is a sneaky one, trying to court China on trade matters and then the Dalai Lama on the Tibetan issue. For all their faults, I applaud the Chinese government for having a backbone to stand up for themselves. One case in point, by rejecting the recommendations by the IMF and the World Bank in the 90s. Soviet Union did not and poof.... it collapsed. I think the West (I mean it in a loose way), feels intimidated/ challenged by the gumption of the Chinese government to stand their ground. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet @Du, You wonder why the French are so ill informed about Tibet? Just read the drivel that comes out the French organization Reporters Without Borders! Look at its setup and where it gets its funding from. North America and European governments and get this.... Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, a quasi government body! Impartiality? No way! The current French President himself works the media like never before, having close friends who own most of the major media. Tibet is soup of the day, perfect for stirring controversy and increasing readership. |
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Why I Didn't Cover About Tibet Historically Tibet has always been part of China. Interestingly, according to the same 'neocons', Israel has more of a right to Palestine (1948) than China who allegedly 'occupied' Tibet in 1949. I am waiting to see if Mia Farrow will throw her 'considerable' weight behind the Palestinians. Like she persuaded her Jewish friend Steven Spielberg to pull out of the Olympics preparation over China's role in Darfur, I wonder if she would also persuade him to boycott Israel in some manner. I remain always hopeful. |
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Mega-Projects and Raising Power of China Opening up of transportation routes are crucial in the development of any large countries; once the infrastructure is laid, then can progress in other areas be made in a more meaningful way. I also understand that another 35, 000 km network of trunk roads nationwide is being completed as well and by 2010, every small town will be accessible by sealed roads. That includes currently harder reach areas in Yunnan, Guizhou and Tibet. That is good and forward thinking on the government's part. |
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Snowing Huangshan How picturesque! This is what I love about China; the quiet, elegant, gorgeous sceneries. Would love to visit again. |
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Not Be Afraid of Grace and Beauty @wonton, I totally agree with you that the Bird's Nest is crap in terms of architecture, a total travesty, like a burlesque dance in a teahouse. The spirit of the place (genus loci) is destroyed with that monstrosity. Indeed what is beautiful now in China is vulgar and outrageous. Sad and painful. |
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Pinyin is Not Chinese Hanyu Pinyin or not, I think most Chinese kids outside China shun the language. Formerly from Singapore and now in Australia, my daughter (7 yo) is starting to learn Chinese right now. Given a free choice, she would be ecstatic not to. Math, English, Science, Japanese, anything else is fine with her except Chinese! Same situation with her Chinese friends, most of them very bright kids with some inexplicable phobia of the language. Same dire situation with the Vietnamese Chinese, Indonesian Chinese or Filipino Chinese. I think the current generation of kids is lost to the language. And to think that I learnt Chinese using ZhuYingFuHao, which is like learning another language in itself. That was tough! |
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Train Tickets in Shanghai Railway Station Actually from Shanghai Railway station (North side), there is also a long distance air-con coach (bus) station. You can easily get tickets to surrounding cities like Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuxi etc. its very frequent and a bus leaves for a desination every 15-20mins. service hours are approx 6am-6pm. |
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Back from Xiamen hi, i didn;t know you would come to Xiamen. i am living here. Looking forward to see your pictures |