China tightens supervision of online games Nov 21, 2009
Earlier this month, another ministry rejected an application by Chinese Internet portal NetEase seeking approval for the game World of Warcraft. NetEase violated a rule banning new account registration and collection of subscription fees during a trial period that started July 30, when the firm was ordered to "revise harmful content" in the game, the General Administration of Press and Publication said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
'Twilight' Fans Hunger To Visit Wash. Town Nov 21, 2009
The Chinese restaurant in town has life-size cut-outs of Edward and Bella to greet customers who come in for the chow mein and Kung Pao chicken. Every motel in Forks has "Twilight"-themed rooms for rent. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
What's in the Senate Health Bill for You? Nov 21, 2009
My question is then: "What is the government going to pay for all these perks when there is no person working in the future? Right now, what's in the Obama & company health care bill for me is higher taxes and future bankruptcy of the economy. I am learning to speak Chinese. So should each of you if this passes. by reveal4 November 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST Reform is sending a message to Wall Street to stop ripping us off. Rich folks will pay for reform, not the average Joe. Rich folks have earned... (CBS News -- Early Show)
A town with a tale to tell Nov 21, 2009
Tawang is very close to the Chinese border, just a few kilometers from Bumla, the nearest border post ... Chinese army officers and civilians on the other side also cross the border on August 15 every year to attend celebrations of India's Independence Day ... The last upheaval was in 1962 during the Sino-Indian War, when Chinese troops briefly overran the Himalayan town and its surrounding areas, which are known today as part of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. (Asia Times Online)
New Moon opening night: From Britain to China, fans are going crazy Nov 21, 2009
Still, "Twilight" has swept young Chinese women off their feet. "I would say over 60 percent of the readers are middle school and high school girls," says Chang Xiaowu, deputy marketing director of Jieli, the publishing house that bought the Chinese rights. (Christian Science Monitor)
At Least 15 Dead in China Mine Explosion Nov 21, 2009
He did not want to give his name, as is common among Chinese officials. The mine is run by one of China's top 520 state-owned enterprises, according to the Web site of its owner, the Hegang branch of the Heilongjiang Longmei Holding Mining Group. (CBS News)
Billboard Links Obama with Jihadists Nov 21, 2009
Colorado Used Car Dealership Posts Sign of President Wearing Turban, Questions His Citizenship. Maintenance man David Lee of Arvada, Colo. (CBS News)
* No cross-strait peace without recognition: academic Nov 20, 2009
It is key for Beijing to recognize Taiwan as a political entity before both sides can sit down and negotiate a peace agreement, an academic supporting the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) said at a cross-strait forum yesterday ... As both sides have expressed the hope to jointly publish a Greater China dictionary, Huang dared the administration to challenge the Chinese authorities to write history together ... The theme of the event was Chinese culture with Taiwanese features X its meaning... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Adopted Chinese girl: bridge between China, U.S. Nov 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2009 (Xinhua) -- Hanna Rudolph now feels good about everything on Chinese and China. "The Chinese people are good because they are friendly to make friends with; the Chinese food is good, stuffed dumplings in particular; the Chinese leaders are good because they care about their people and offer their children lots of hope," she declared ... Born in Suzhou, a eastern Chinese city, Hanna was adopted and raised in the U.S. city of Portland when she was 18 months old. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ex-NASA Astronaut Builds Space Trash Haulers Nov 20, 2009
China wants ties in the region, Costa Rica wants Chinese goods. But not everyone's pleased. (Newsmax)
Shanghai Manners Nov 20, 2009
Like New Yorkers, Chinese people just can't stop talking about real estate ... As it spreads into China, Toys "R" Us is trying to convince higher-income Chinese parents that toys are a part of a childhood, not a distraction from preparation for the all-important national college entrance exams ... Dickie Yip, executive vice president at Bank of Communications, lamented that 80 percent of the 11 million Chinese people who have opened up credit card accounts with the bank pay off their accounts in... (Slate)
A Mandarin Grade School in Minneapolis Nov 20, 2009
Yinghua, the first such immersion program in the Midwest, is on the leading edge of a movement that in recent years has seen Chinese-language programs spread rapidly throughout the U.S. In 2000 an estimated 5,000 kids were taking Mandarin in the U.S. This year the number is closer to 60,000 ... In Yinghua's classrooms, the walls are covered not with ABCs but with pictures and Chinese characters describing seasons, weather and the months of the year ... On a hallway map of the world, the phrase... (Time.com)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Nov 20, 2009
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Schools a hotbed of racism: study Nov 19, 2009
I don't believe racism is any worse in Australia than any other country, infact I do believe Australians are amongst the most accepting, e.g. see the recent news article of the unacceptable racial uproar in China because a african-chinese girl was on the equivalent to Chinese Idol. Unfortunately there is a small minority who hold racist views that are very vocal and receive a lot of press coverage (because it makes an intersting news story) that make it seem like these views are more widespread... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Nov 19, 2009
Lai said prior to her departure that the delegation would introduce Taiwans natural scenery and other tourist attractions to prospective Chinese and other foreign travelers. The 190-person delegation, composed of representatives of 23 government agencies and business associations, as well as 64 travel agencies and hotel groups, will operate 60 booths in a Taiwan pavilion at the China International Travel Mart to be held in Kunming, Yunnan Province, from today through Sunday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The cultural conundrum of losing face Nov 19, 2009
Take US president Bill Clinton in 1999, when he hosted a visit by then Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, who wanted to negotiate on freeing up trade ... There is no doubt that the term "losing face" has its roots in Chinese ... But perhaps that's where the Chinese claim on saving face ends. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
More of this story Nov 19, 2009
As I drove through small towns, I noticed businesses such as a dance studio/gymnastic center, community theatre, drive-through Chinese restaurant, micro-brewery, rock-climbing walls, to name a few. I would ask again, "Why not Cut Bank?". (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Chinese diners eat live fish on YOUTUBE... Nov 19, 2009
Chinese diners eat live fish in YouTube video - Telegraph ... Chinese diners eat live fish in YouTube video ... Animal rights campaigners have criticised the Chinese over their extreme eating habits after a video of diners eating a live fish became a hit on the internet. (The Drudge Report)
Karzai Vows To Take Over War On Terror Nov 19, 2009
Roaches got a Westside Chinese restaurant closed for a day and state food-safety inspectors found more than a dozen critical violations at a chain Italian grill. A retired police officer leading a funeral on his motorcycle was injured when a car turned into his path on Atlantic Boulevard. (News4Jax.com, FL)
World needs China-U.S. cooperation Nov 19, 2009
"The significance and influence of China-U.S. relations go far beyond the two countries," Chinese President Hu Jintao has said ... "The major challenges of the 21st century, from climate change to nuclear proliferation to economic recovery, are challenges that touch both our nations and challenges that neither of our nations can solve by acting alone," Obama said in Beijing after meeting the Chinese president on Tuesday ... "The Chinese side is willing to work with the U.S. side to push for the... (Xinhuanet, China)
* MOE to recognize PRC diplomas Nov 19, 2009
TEXTBOOK DIPLOMACY: The ministry said it would start by accepting credentials from 41 top Chinese universities that have received extra resources from Beijing By Flora Wang STAFF REPORTER Thursday, Nov 19, 2009, Page 1. Deputy Minister of Education Lin Tsung-ming (Lo) confirmed yesterday that the ministry planned to recognize Chinese credentials obtained after 1997 ... Lin said the ministry would hold public hearings to gauge public opinion on the matter, adding that the ministry planned to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Philanthropist Yao Ming Partners With the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston on the 2010 Yao Ming Foundation Gala Nov 19, 2009
The new gallery, together with education programs designed specifically for it, will introduce Chinese art to new and wider audiences, promoting cultural understanding among the millions of school aged children, youth, and adults who visit the museum each year ... We dominate in the Chinese communities in the United States and Canada. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Traditional Teochew treats Nov 18, 2009
A dish that is not very common in Chinese restaurants is the Deep-fried Silverfish with Salt and Pepper (RM26), which turned out to be a bite-sized, crunchy dish. For stir-fried dishes, there are the Chicken with Chinese Spices and Spring Onions (RM22) and the Fried Long Beans with Preserved Palm and Minced Pork (RM22). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
FRERE-JONES: THE RISE OF AUTO-TUNE Nov 18, 2009
Peter Hessler discusses Chinese artists for hire. The New Yorker Festival returns, and more events involving New Yorker contributors. (New Yorker)
A different way to nurture U.S.-China relations Nov 18, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- "Can I do it differently?" This is the question U.S. President Barack Obama encouraged young Chinese to ask constantly in their pursuit of individual success as he shared with college students his personal experiences in Shanghai early this week ... Be it an expedience to solicit China's support in time of the worst recession in decades or a willing-hearted strategic decision, the remarks have forged a good starting point to further Chinese-U.S. ties as the Obama... (Xinhuanet, China)
Innovation adds glamour to porcelain on design contest Nov 18, 2009
Chen said, "For instance, look at this set. It's inspired by the Chinese shuttlecock, peg-top and diabolo. Lending from the shapes of those things, they are actually chopsticks, cups and plates. It's a creative mixing the ideas of traditional games into the dishware.". There was also a blending of eastern and western culture. (Xinhuanet, China)
The American People Return to Personal Responsibility and Honesty Nov 18, 2009
2% unemployment and growing), the Chinese ownership of $2 trillion in United States debt, the rising state government deficit (going up from $112 billion in 2009 to $134 billion in 2010), and the reactionary unwillingness to reform many of the public employee unions, they will become even more skeptical of turning problems over to government. The final result of the debates President Obama is sparking may be a nation which polarizes 75 to 25 in favor of non-governmental responsibility, turning... (Human Events Online)
Greener living in the city Nov 18, 2009
So, too, there is no easy answer in telling the Chinese they should neither own cars nor live in the suburban environments that dominated our landscape after World War II. But Green Metropolis is an important contribution to our understanding of how we live. Anthony Flint, author of Wrestling With Moses: How Jane Jacobs Took on New York s Master Builder and Transformed the American City, is at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Cambridge. (Boston Globe)
World watches as China, US steer ship of relations Nov 18, 2009
When addressing the first round of the China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue in July, Obama quoted ancient Chinese philosopher Mencius: "A trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.". The American president said that he hoped China and the U.S. "forge a path to the future" to "prevent mistrust or the inevitable differences" from blocking that path. (Xinhuanet, China)
Kids own cultural passports at UN International School Nov 18, 2009
At UNIS, by the time of M3 (8th grade), students start their third language courses besides the primary language of English, choosing among Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian. Their second language is either French or Spanish as most students find these two languages relatively "easy.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Prince Charles hosts Dalai Lama Nov 18, 2009
Tony Blair, who received Chinese premier Wen Jiabao two weeks ago, will not meet the Dalai Lama. Downing Street said "diary pressures" had prevented it. (Yahoo News -- Tibet)
CHENEY: 'NO REASON FOR AMERICAN PRESIDENT TO BOW TO ANYONE'... Nov 18, 2009
The day after that, the president held a town hall with Chinese university students who had been selected by the regime ... Always watch who is behind you though, hope it ain't the Chinese. (The Drudge Report)
A Play You Really Should Smell (5) Nov 18, 2009
Not only will the audience see the Chinese and soul food, theyll smell it, too. Po Boy Tango, which runs Nov. 11-Dec. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Hawaii's tourism slump has industry looking to China Nov 18, 2009
While the potential growth in Chinese visitors has been a topic of discussion here for the last five years, the urgency heightened recently as worldwide tourism slowed under a global economic downturn ... One reason tourism leaders covet more Chinese visitors is their tendency to spend lavishly when they are here ... State tourism liaison Marsha Wienert points to per person per day spending reports from last year: Chinese visitors: $324; Japanese: $288; U.S. East: $183; U.S. West: $146; and... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jet Li opens up about migrating to Singapore Nov 18, 2009
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Cameroon's Confucius Institute hails new Chinese centers Nov 17, 2009
YAOUNDE, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's Confucius Institute will have partnership with several newly established Chinese centers in promotion of cultural exchanges between the Central African country and China. The Confucius Institute, an institution to popularize the Chinese language and culture abroad, welcomed the partnership on Monday with the teaching centers in Cameroon in response to the increasing interest ... "It is the desire to open up to the world that justifies our partnership with... (Xinhuanet, China)
Obama's Half Brother Makes a Name for Himself in China Nov 17, 2009
His novel, written in diary form, is based on his own experiences growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father and moving to China where he fell in love with a Chinese woman and began working with orphans ... During the course of TIME's interview in Guangzhou, Ndesandjo, who speaks fluent Mandarin and practices Chinese calligraphy, was overwhelmingly positive about his life in China, the Chinese people and culture ... "I'm so happy my brother is coming to China because I've experienced the... (Time.com)
I-Team: Sharks Slaughtered to the Brink of Extinction Nov 17, 2009
The booming Chinese economy has been bad news for sharks. It means shark fin soup is now affordable for the middle class. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
News slips through China's net Nov 17, 2009
The news that the US president, Barack Obama, had at a meeting with students in Shanghai lasted 27 minutes on the front page of the Chinese portal before being deleted, according to. But it didn't stop the news spreading like wildfire across Chinese cyberspace ... The last 18 months, with its succession of high-profile state events and serious unrest in and have not been good for Chinese web freedoms. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Tan Kheng Hua takes a bite of humble pie Nov 17, 2009
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Immersed in Mandarin Nov 17, 2009
The world's most widely spoken language, Mandarin Chinese, increasingly is being spoken by the children of Palo Alto. Driven by a growing Chinese population that wants its children to know their "heritage" tongue -- as well as by Caucasian and other parents who view Mandarin as a key to the global economy -- more than 2,000 Palo Alto schoolchildren are actively learning the language this fall ... Across the U.S., the number of students studying the language grew from 16,091 in 2003 to 26,020 in... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Surf's up... in China? Nov 17, 2009
Surf's up, Chinese style ... For starters, the lack of a Chinese beach sport tradition means Sheridan must first teach many of his aspiring surfers to swim ... "It's still viewed as something crazy foreigners do ... but once you get that first generation of Chinese surfers, then I think it will become more accepted," he said. (iAfrica.com)
Gamecock of the Week Nov 17, 2009
Boren Scholars represent a variety of academic backgrounds, but all are interested in studying less commonly taught languages including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian, Flinn said. Swahili was recently added to the list, so Amanda s interest in studying the language also made her stand out. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Mariners fail in bid to poach Jets skipper Nov 17, 2009
The riches of Asia nearly lured Thompson there mid-year but he cut short his trial at Chinese club Changchun Yatai after just five days, deciding he wasn't ready to make the culture shift. While the latest figures bandied around are nowhere near the estimated $400,000 he was set to earn in China, Thompson's value has escalated significantly since he negotiated his last deal under former coach Gary van Egmond, pricing him out of the Mariners' bracket. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obama, Hu Pledge to Cooperate on Iran, Curbing North Korea's Nuclear Plans Nov 17, 2009
Obama and Chinese President , after meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, both pledged their governments to deeper cooperation while downplaying differences ... A month later, the U.S. imposed duties of as much as 99 percent on Chinese steel pipe after American producers led by U.S. Steel Corp. complained that the imports were being dumped at below-market prices ... Obama is trying to reassure Beijing that we want a good constructive relationship, not trade protectionism, and on... (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Sotomayor adds celebrity to high court Nov 17, 2009
Nov. 17: Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Obama held a briefing with the press in Beijing and spoke of the goals each country has in regard to trade and climate change policies. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Chinese culture embraced by Canadian adoptive family Nov 17, 2009
Inside are rooms decorated with cloisonne, paper-cut, wash paintings, a lion dance mask, embroidery and other examples of Chinese cultural heritage ... Adopted from Chinese orphanages, the two girls have been part of Canadian society for years, but still retain a strong connection with the culture of their birth place ... MORE CHINESE THAN FAMILIES OF ETHNIC CHINESE. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shanghai Symphony hits own, deep tradition i... Nov 16, 2009
But its musicians were all recruited from the Philippines and Europe, and its audience was exclusively foreign, since Chinese were not allowed into either the parks where it gave summer concerts or the Town Hall where it retreated in winter ... During more than two decades as conductor, Paci integrated the orchestra the first Chinese to play with it was the violinist Tan Shuzhen, in 1927 performed works by the first generation of Chinese orchestral composers, and invited Chinese... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
APEC coming to Hawaii Nov 16, 2009
ASSOCIATED PRESS President Barack Obama shared a laugh with his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, during the gala dinner yesterday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum. The president said today he will host the 2011 version of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Hawaii. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Singers face off in Chinese group's karaoke contest Nov 16, 2009
Iris Fan (freshman-communications) sings during the 2nd Annual Karaoke Night hosted by the Chinese Undergraduate Student Association on Sunday night in Paul Robeson Cultural Center's Heritage Hall ... Back by popular demand, the Chinese Undergraduate Student Association (CUSA) took over the Paul Robeson Cultural Center's Heritage Hall on Sunday night for the 2nd Annual Karaoke Night ... Tina Wang (freshman-division of undergraduate studies), who lives in China, said she was in attendance because... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Obama announces Hawaii as site for 2011 APEC meetings Nov 16, 2009
The 21 members of APEC are: Australia; Brunei; Canada; Indonesia; Japan; Republic of Korea; Malaysia; New Zealand; Philippines; Singapore; Thailand; the United States; Chinese Taipei; Hong Kong, China; People's Republic of China; Mexico; Papua New Guinea; Chile; Peru; Russia; and Vietnam. Reach Robbie Dingeman at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Malaysian duo wins Best Trip contest Nov 16, 2009
PORK-RIB SOUP: With drag-queen songs, a taste for adventure and knowlege of the Chinese language, two young Malaysians earned themselves NT$1 million By Shelley Shan STAFF REPORTER Monday, Nov 16, 2009, Page 2 ... They said the name of the popular Chinese dish in Southeast Asia perfectly described the formation of the team, with Ng, the chubbier one, being the meat and Liew the bone ... Commenting on their performance, Ng and Liew said they had a competitive edge in knowing Chinese. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Can Obama Get Around China's 'Great Firewall'? Nov 16, 2009
American officials were holding out hope that the Chinese would allow for live nationwide broadcast of the President's town hall with Chinese youth on Monday in Shanghai ... "What we've said is simply that the President would like the opportunity to speak to a broad audience of the Chinese people," said Ben Rhodes, a deputy national security adviser ... gov, and Obama plans to take a number of questions from an online Chinese audience. (Time.com)
Life, the universe and everything Nov 15, 2009
I have also learnt Chinese classical dance. And one reason I myself became a dancer was that I loved watching Chinese acrobats on TV as a child. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Hit the 'Road' Nov 15, 2009
On display are life-size camels, aquarium tanks filled with silkworms munching mulberry leaves (their favorite food); and artifacts from the road, including fine Chinese silks, books, jewelry and pott 00004000 ery ... On display are life-size camels, aquarium tanks filled with silkworms munching mulberry leaves (their favorite food); and artifacts from the road, including fine Chinese silks, books, jewelry and pottery. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Obama under fire on trade as Asia-Pacific leaders meet Nov 15, 2009
Meanwhile, APEC leaders will drop a fixed target for halving greenhouse gas emissions in a final summit statement, a Chinese official said. The target, relating to 50 percent cuts from 1990 levels by 2050, had been in a draft summit statement. (Yahoo! Asia News)
How Charles Darwin changed the way we see Nov 15, 2009
The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States. HOURS: Open Tuesday-Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 am-5 pm. (AbsoluteArts.com)
* Taishan celebrates Barbie history with show Nov 15, 2009
The Meining Workshop dressed the Barbie dolls in Chinese qipao, Aboriginal costumes and Hakka-style clothing that it had created for the event. ENVIRONMENTAL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese-Americans' history ascends new stages Nov 15, 2009
Below, a permanent exhibit at the Museum of Chinese in America ... But the Chinese, about 175,000 of them, were singled out for detention and interrogation at the immigration station, packed into bunkhouses surrounded by barbed wire - some for two weeks, others for up to two years - before they were allowed into the United States or deported back to China ... In 1970, the discovery of more than 200 Chinese poems painstakingly carved into the crumbling barracks walls led to the establishment of... (Boston Globe)
Obama joins APEC leaders for dress-up dinner Nov 15, 2009
Male leaders were given long-sleeved linen shirts with mandarin collars, a style inspired by the blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian culture found in Singapore. They chose from blue, red or green variants. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Overseas Briefing Nov 15, 2009
Whether I'm dealing with the humidity, ordering food from menus without pictures, or trying my best to open my first Chinese bank account, I've been challenged every step of the way ... After two years of studying Chinese and a summer of intensive work at language school, my language skills are pretty decent. (Middlebury College -- The Campus, VT)
Why Ghana needs to change its approach to education Nov 15, 2009
Another way in which our dependency on Europeans, Arabs, Indians and Chinese manifests itself is by the amount of businesses they operate especially in Accra ... From Danquah circle through to Papaye my investigation of the businesses located in this area conclude that 99% of the businesses located there are owned by European, Arab, Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Obama to Push Arms Control With Moscow Nov 15, 2009
Which the Chinese delegation reports is now more difficult to obtain there. by babooph November 14, 2009 7:40 PM EST. (CBS News)
* Focus on culture, not on military, for ROC centennial: Ma Nov 15, 2009
Ma said China launched the Cultural Revolution in 1966, dealing a severe blow to Chinese culture in the turbulent 10 years that followed ... Ma said it was gratifying to see that mainstream thinking in China had gradually returned to its Chinese roots ... For years, Taiwan has been the major stronghold, guardian and upholder of Chinese culture, Ma said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chinese President Hu a crowd-puller Nov 14, 2009
" Zheng said: "(I) burst into tears because of seeing Chinese President Hu Jintao and this has been a lifelong dream of any Chinese student. " Earlier Friday when President Hu visited Nanyang Girls' High, he was also given a rousing welcome by a long line of students. He toured the school, donated 5,000 copies of a Chinese-English dictionary to the school and using a webcam he chatted with some students who are on an exchange programme at Shanghai's Fudan University. "How long have you been in... (Channelnewsasia.com)
