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…
Look at all the glitz, glamour, prosperity and think that they have a good system? Wait till this happens to you. She was an Art student. Her school not only…
People hate corrupt officials yet they celebrate when a member of the family enters officialdom. They hate those who rise through connections, yet once they get those connections, they boast…
商君书 (The Book of Lord Shang) by 商鞅 (Shang Yang) of the Warring States. is an ancient Chinese text from the 3rd century BC, regarded as a foundational work of…
In the beginning, it was really not so sinister. Dr K and the lady were happily dancing and swaying to the tune played by the Chinese man. It was so…
70% of China’s household assets are tied up in property. If the property sector crashes, the domino effect is going to be devastating. By fixing property prices, the Chinese government…