Media Needs More Rationalism, Less Nationalism Says Editor of People’s Daily
September 5, 2012
Can Western media outlets be blamed for nationalist fervor over the South China Sea dispute? At least one journalist thinks so.
Tag Archives: nationalism
The “China Envy” Straw Man
April 30, 2012
If my country is perfect, then I can’t accept that anything about your country is better. And I’m certainly not going to try to learn anything from foreigners.
Why I Love Li Na
March 14, 2012
The nationalists need to leave this poor girl alone. She’s a pro athlete who gets paid to play tennis. And that’s it.
Nationalists, I Done You Wrong
January 13, 2011
Nationalists, I haven’t given you the treatment you deserve over these past few years, and I’m a big enough man to come down off my soapbox and offer a sincere apology. No hard feelings?
Addressing the Seriousness Gap
January 12, 2011
Some big meetings coming up for the US and China, and both countries are positioning themselves strategically. China fired an impressive salvo by testing its new stealth fighter, but instead of building on that strength, I see the following headlines in the China Daily today:
The US-China Horserace
January 11, 2011
Why do we spend so much time worrying about foreign competition instead of enjoying the benefits of globalization?
Romancing American Political Violence: No Lessons to be Learned Here
January 11, 2011
Political shootings in Arizona lead to online debate in China. Is this just another excuse to engage in the usual complaints and criticisms?
Selling Free Trade to the Unwashed Masses: Part I
September 29, 2010
Someone said something wrong on the Internet (about US-China trade). A new limited series is born.
Nationalism and Other Ways to Rot Your Brain
March 2, 2010
Yeah, I still have last night’s “Red Scare in Southern California” post in my mind. Crazy bastards. Hint: the following post does not contain a single original thought or concept but is a rant. If you are looking for something meatier and more thought-provoking, try this out instead (it’s about pornography, so you’ll have that [...]