Acosta: The Desert Spring
C. Custer of ChinaGeeks translates a post by popular Chinese blogger Acosta that offers some insight into the way young Chinese view spending, sacrifice, and success.
Hong Huang: Zhang Ziyi and “China’s Soft Power Army”
ChinaGeeks’ C. Custer translates Chinese blogger Hong Huang about the nature of “soft power” vs “hard power” and the need for China to unleash an army of Zhang Ziyi’s–not Confucius–on the world to further China’s soft power and persuasiveness.
Google Leaving China Will Not Be A Revolution, Televised Or Not
Google leaving China will not be as big a revolution in the business world as you think. Getting excited over China’s loss of face may be playing into its hand.
Google In China Is Better Than No Google In China
Google.cn features manipulated & censored search results, but it still offers Chinese internet users a choice other than Baidu. Less choice is less freedom.
Google China photos: because I’m without words
Flowers and candles were arranged around the Google China sign outside of its Beijing Headquarters after Google announced they may leave China due to hacking incidents potentially connected to the government.
Social Games: Are Chinese More Competitive Than Westerners?
The new China Social Games blog provides coverage on the hottest games, networks, & trends on Facebook & especially the hot & growing online market in China.
“Fakir” @ island6 Arts Center, Shanghai: January 18 – March 05
Explore visual research on consciousness & paranormal studies with artwork, circus acrobats, magicians, illusionists & artists at Shanghai’s island6 collective.
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 – part 2
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 and highlights our best posts. We covered social networking, social entrepreneurship, microblogging in China, growing online extremism, Chinese media, the Urumqi riots, the Lou Jing incident, National Day celebrations, and more.
CN Reviews looks back at 2009 – part 1
In the first half of 2009, CNReviews covered Jackie Chan’s controversial statements, reviewed and interviewed China bloggers, covered the Green Dam and CCTV attacks on Google, broke news on CCTV fire, covered the Swine Flu situation, and remembered the sensitive anniversary of Tiananmen.
CN Reviews’ 2nd Anniversary: thanks to our blog friends
Two years, 503 posts, and 4,298 comments ago, we started the CN Reviews blog journey. Here’s 20 blogs that sent us traffic and linked to us and otherwise gave us intellectual food and water and kept us on our odyssey.
Beijing’s Accent, Pollution, and Subway…Welcomes Me
First impressions of Beijing: Smog smog smog. In fact, does the smog cause Beijingers to speak the way they do or what? At least they have cheap subway tickets.
Overnight Trains In China: Accommodations & Amenities
Soft or hard sleeper tickets are recommended for overnight train trips in China. Here’s an overview of the berths, beds, comforts, and features on a T train.
“In China, My name is…”: Chinese People & English Names
Valerie Blanco and Ellen Feberwee, both Dutch, have compiled an impressive book sharing the stories and reasons behind the names Chinese people give themselves. How does one explain “Creamy?”
Shanghai to Beijing: Take the Train or the Plane?
Shanghai to Beijing, should one take a short couple hour flight or the overnight train? One trip highlights how this depends on your schedule and train choice.
