Since the Chinese government’s recent self-appointment as the world’s guardians of journalistic integrity, symbolised by its ludicrously overstated (not to mention hypocritical) ‘western bias’ narrative, there has been a great sense of national unity among Chinese people both at home and abroad.
For all those who are only interested in touring/visiting China, make sure to check out the natural scenery while it is still beautiful. The BBC ran an article last week entitled “Wild times in changing China” that talks about the natural treasures of China’s environment. However, with the rural migration to the cities, it seems like rice paddies may get wiped out and greater industrialization will jeopardize the environment.
Following the recent earthquake in Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, chinaONEcall is offering free help for victims of the Chinese earthquake, and for anxious family or others needing to contact them or the victims doctors / nurses in the affected area.
Stories of road rage in China is a cliche here in China. Here in Shanghai, taking a taxi is an adventure to many who is foreign to this oriental land. In fact, most cars are rushing and always doing a cut-throat battle on the road, seeing who will be the winner at the end of the day, the big auto or the small one.
It seems to be a little hard for any foreigner to digest when they first came into an environment with lots of horns and retarded
Who or what should be targeted by Chinese netizens looking to vent their anger and frustration over the huge loss of human life in Sichuan? May I recommend the Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kansas?
Wang Li, a "new Shanghaiese" shares with us how she became involved in Chinese civil society: "In 1991 I came to Shanghai from Sichuan, and with [my husband] Ku Haiyang , a disabled person, started a happy family, living a simple and quiet life. But in 2001, an event changed my previous ideas. I was given the opportunity of getting a free prosthetics by a charitable organization, and getting help in a gratuitous way changed my feelings and mo
I had a post on private equity ready to go, but I can’t bring myself to do it. This Sichuan quake, while it doesn’t compare to the Myanmar cyclone in terms of sheer cost of human life, has been on my mind too much. Here are more ways for you to help.
Tips include: Prepare mentally. “Many times, injuries or death occur which could have been prevented due to panic,” eHow says. Experts are mixed over whether you should scream. Screaming could get you some help, but it also could be construed as panic.
The Shanghaiist posted that the Chinese Red Cross is taking donations and constantly updating the blog with developments. It is also getting thoroughly hammered right now, so I wanted to post this information for all readers. Red cross info plus the the last six hours’ worth from there.
If you want to be a lawyer in China to change the government, you might actually accomplish that. But there is a high price to pay. If you do end up out there as a lawyer, even as a business lawyer, it does not mean you are suddenly immune from persecution. Be careful in choosing your causes.
A top ten list. Number 9: “I’m a tank-driving consultant. My office is right next to Tiananmen Square.”
May '08 issue of National Geographic is dedicated to China, you can read several long articles on-line, some of which are dating back to 1955 and 1971 and compare them with the new ones.
