These days, Tibetan independence groups are doing a good job of publicizing the issue of China’s occupation of Tibet. Good for them, we must say. Do protest actions like the one in the video embarrass the Chinese government? Definitely yes. But will they embarrass the Chinese government to the point that it’s left with no [...]
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Richer Countries, More Medals?
Do we really need a study to tell us that richer countries win more Olympic medals? My mom will tell you that such a study is a waste of resources because the answer will obviously be, “Of course richer countries win more Olympic medals.” Now, the good folks at the Lingnan University in Hongkong obviously [...]
Beijing Air
Okay, maybe the air in Beijing is really bad if this photo is an indication. Photo by Peter Parks via LA Times.
Don’t Jog In the Smog
Are people complaining about Beijing’s pollution just a bunch of wimps? Or do they have a valid concern? Because I live in a polluted city, I initially labeled them as wimpy whiners. So I was like, “Silly people. I eat pollution for breakfast. If you want to live in a pollution free world then let’s [...]
Bjork’s Got Balls
We give points to Bjork for uttering the “T” word during her concert in Shanghai. She’s got balls, we tell you. Sure, maybe she’s in it for the publicity but we gotta give her props; after all, the controversy she generated is not entirely risk-free. Who knows what the Chinese authorities could have done to [...]
