All Posts For 2009 October

English Blogs About China: Moser Interviews Goldkorn & Anti

English Blogs About China: Moser Interviews Goldkorn & Anti

Summary of interesting points and the English-language China blogs mentioned in the recent BON TV David Moser interview with Jeremy Goldkorn and Michael Anti.

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Taipei & Beijing To Set Up Tourism Offices By February 2010

Taipei & Beijing To Set Up Tourism Offices By February 2010

Taiwan and China agree to set up tourism offices in each other’s capitals (Taipei and Beijing) by early 2010, as Taiwan aims to increase mainland tourists.

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Quote: Andy Keller on the CCP

Quote: Andy Keller on the CCP

“…the Party seems to view itself as more of a shepherd in charge of moving sheep around…than the vanguard of a rising world power.” ... 

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Kyochon: Korean Fried Chicken In Pudong, Shanghai

Kyochon: Korean Fried Chicken In Pudong, Shanghai

Review of the Korean fried chicken restaurant Kyochon’s first & only location in Shanghai, China. Lots of boy band Super Junior but a little short on service.

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The Message (风声): Spooky & Sordid Chinese Espionage Thriller

The Message (风声): Spooky & Sordid Chinese Espionage Thriller

Review of the film adaptation of Jia Mai’s espionage thriller novel starring Zhang Hanyu & Zhou Xun as spies fighting the Japanese-controlled puppet government.

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Shanghai Metro Improvements & Annoying Gate-Jumpers

Shanghai Metro Improvements & Annoying Gate-Jumpers

How the Shanghai metro and its riders has grown and improved over the years in China, as well as a somewhat physical altercation with a shameless gate-jumper.

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Quote: Jeremiah Jenne on What Chinese Fear

Quote: Jeremiah Jenne on What Chinese Fear

“…Chinese see their history through the lens of chaos/order with the forces of the latter fighting a constant battle against the former.” ... 

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Shanghai Side Streets: Snacks, Sights, & Stories

Shanghai Side Streets: Snacks, Sights, & Stories

Scenes observed in passing, of local Chinese in Shanghai on streets far away from the main avenues familiar to tourists and foreigners. Ever wonder what stories are behind those faces?

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