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DalianDalian offers free city portal software

Alex Bowman, DalianDalian creator, describes his expatriate portal site to one of China’s second-tier cities and offers to help others set up the same (for free).

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My undiscovered Amy Tan film

One of Amy Tan’s lesser-known cinematic works (and Thomas Crampton’s film directing debut). Wait, is that Hollywood calling?

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London 2012: Backwards walking

A 7-second video of an unusual form of morning exercise spotted on the way up to the Peak in Hong Kong.

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Chinese food cooks better slowly

Lau Kin-Wai blames the rush of modernization on ruining Chinese cuisine.

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Athlete blogs at the Beijing Olympics

A wide range of athletes are blogging the Olympics. Here’s a growing list as we find them.

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2 parent policy for Chinese Olympic athlete

Some Olympic sponsors have advertisements that are economical with the truth (Believe it or not!)

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UBS Economist: Olympics “No Big Deal”

UBS Economist Jonathan Anderson’s study of past Olympics and their impact says that the Beijing Olympics will have little impact on China’s economy.

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Visit Jewish Shanghai

A video interview with Dvir Bar-Gal about what you will see on one of his great tours of Jewish Shanghai.

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China’s creative deficit?

While the Le Web conference attracts star presenters from around the world, the founder says he cannot find enough people from Asia. Any ideas?

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Silicon Valley has moved East?

Rebecca Fannin, author of Silicon Dragon, argues that Silicon Valley is moving East, to China.

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