Monthly Archives: May 2008

First-hand Account from Chengdu

Editor’s Note: Tony (Yixing) Zeng, a Canadian student, has graciously allowed us to reprint his email below, originally sent to a friend from an internet cafe in Chengdu just after the first earthquake. Major foreign media have covered this story … Continue reading

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???????? — Photos of Sichuan Before the Earthquake

I spent much of 2005 traveling throughout China on a consulting contract, taking in the sights when I could. Let us not forget what Sichuan offers, once rebuilt. As a reminder to those focused on destruction, here are a few … Continue reading

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Gray Market Imports — Recent U.S. Court Ruling

In law, are gray market imports equivalent to pirated works? [Read this journal article on the implications for American libraries of imported pirated works from China.] Gray market imports are lawfully produced with the permission of the copyright holder, sold … Continue reading

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Teach English in North Korea!

If I were in my 20s, I’d jump on this opportunity. Visit this webpage of the British Council for more information. English Teacher Trainers, DPRK-based Pyongyang, reference OA08007 Senior English Teacher Trainer – £29,361 a year English Teacher Trainer (three … Continue reading

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New York Times At It Again: This Time, The Sichuan Earthquake

DONATIONS If you can afford something, donations may be made by following the links in this page. [Thanks to China Law Blog for the tip.] Your prayers for the living and the dead are also a valuable contribution. TODAY’S POST … Continue reading

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Martin Luther King Statue Built in China Must Be Reworked

It is shocking enough that a Chinese national, rather than an American, won the commission to sculpt the body of Martin Luther King. Even more outrageous that the model of the sculpture is fashioned in Changsha. But look at it! … Continue reading

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Bus Explosion on Shanghai Street

Amid concerns for terrorism during the Olympics, the cause of this explosion is as yet uncertain. A woman on the bus is quoted as having said, ““????????????????????????????????”” [ Editor’s translation: The door of the bus had just opened and suddenly … Continue reading

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