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James Fallows, international correspondent for The Atlantic Monthly, had some interesting comments on both the nature of communication, as well as some of the problems that China and the Western world – and the United States in particular – have when dealing with one another. Far from the usual litany of China bashers and apologists, Fallows presented two quite succinct lists of how the West perceives China, and vice versa.

Monday, February 05, 2007

By Mei Fong, The Wall Street Journal

BEIJING -- For years, foreigners in China have delighted in the loopy English translations that appear on the nation's signs. They range from the offensive -- "Deformed Man," outside toilets for the handicapped -- to the sublime -- "Show Mercy to the Slender Grass," on park lawns.

Thanks to the Peking Duck for the link http://www.pekingduck.org/archives/004515.php#004515

John Pomfret looks at how the predictions of China as the next superpower are exaggerated.

Guangzhou Baiyun International, China's third busiest airport after Beijing and Shanghai, is expanding its efforts to become an international air cargo and logistics hub in prosperous South China.

Of all the wonderful highway signs in China, this is definitely one of my top ten favorites.

And Four Things that I Did Not Like. One American's perspective on the ceremony.

Hey fellow HHReporters, just wanted to mention something that is likely strikingly obvious - we've upgraded/updated a few things around here. Changes include...

1) A new design. I wobbled over whether to change the design, but in the end, this layout has a lot more to offer. Check out the sidebar (now each menu is movable and collapsible).

don't know everything about everything...but I do know some things about some things.

I spent many years living in Asia. I'd like to share an insight here and ask for your feedback/contribution.

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