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Category Archives: Trends and Buzz
Explicating harmony
From The Economic Observer, an analysis of the characters in “harmony” 和谐.
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Monday reading for the strong of stomach
Two good things worth your time this Monday morning: Virtual China: a new English language blog about China with lots of references to Chinese media. ESWN: The Ten Most Disgusting Chinese Women of 2005, a translation of a light hearted … Continue reading
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Putting a stop to historical re-enactment
SARFT will limit the number of costume dramas broadcast this year, and promote the broadcast of more contemporary dramas as well as anti-Japanese war series.
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People: Robert Bernell of Timezone 8
by Jenny Niven
Robert Bernell talking about his books Robert Bernell shakes his head in exasperation as he describes a recent encounter with a Chinese artist friend. “Of all Chinese art, the Forbidden City is surely our greatest piece of work! The art … Continue reading
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by Jenny Niven
by Jenny Niven
Daddy of the ladyboys to bring transsexual entertainment to China?
China’s media has always been fascinated by transsexuals, as you you will note if you search Danwei for ‘transsexual’ or ‘sex change’. So it comes as no surprise to read a China Daily story (from AP) titled ‘Transsexual show a … Continue reading
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Fedex, DHL and UPS complicit in state censorship?
Ada Shen is a film producer in China who has experienced the difficulties of getting audiovisual materials in and out of China by non-electronic means. She emailed Danwei to propose the following dilemma, related to the American congressional hearings about … Continue reading
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Kung fu pastry, not kosher
Click to enlarge This image comes from Noah Weinzweig with the following comment: Saw this in Shanghai at a bread store. It’s the most brilliant copy I’ve seen in the bread industry for ages – and as you know many … Continue reading
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Let me say “I love you,” pursuant to Article 11
The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Love.
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Don’t take a plane to your job interview, and other employment lessons
Job seekers are considered “too soft” if they fly to job fairs or stay in hotels; college students and migrant workers are valued the same.
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Hung Huang, Chen Kaige and the Steamed Bun
Hung Huang (洪晃) comments on Hu Ge’s parody of ex-husband Chen Kaige’s movie The Promise.
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