The Origins of Palestine
It’s always sexy to sympathise with the underdogs. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, people sympathised with the Jews. When Israel was formed and grew from strength to strength, they…
36 Dirty Tricks From Ancient China
understanding China through history and legends by Singaporean writer Chan Joon Yee
It’s always sexy to sympathise with the underdogs. In the aftermath of the Holocaust, people sympathised with the Jews. When Israel was formed and grew from strength to strength, they…
There is a Chinese saying 龙头蛇尾 – head of a dragon, tail of a snake. It succinctly describes how things look very impressive during the launch or grand opening, attracting…
Chinese investors are rushing into the Japanese stock market, driving the Nikkei index up. On March 4th, the Nikkei index broke through the 40,000-point barrier, setting a new record. Meanwhile,…
This is a very interesting video attempting to explain why Chinese people are so poorly behaved when they are overseas. It has a strong anti-CCP slant and obliquely praises Fa…
Many Singaporeans who had gone on luxury tours of China are quick to conclude that China looks like a developed country. But is that so? You just need to travel…