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.
