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Lost in translation

the savoury road — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:06:23 +0000

Those of you that have travelled to Asia will have seen numerous signs that have been translated poorly. In toilets, bars, restaurants and even expensive illuminated billboards. Even though I pass these signs almost every day on the streets they never fail to amuse. Here are just a couple from close to where Kerstin and I are living in Beijing.

A great song - 周杰伦 Jay Chou 说好的幸福呢 Promised Happiness

chinesetolearn — Sun, 27 May 2012 08:48:53 +0000

A sad Chinese love song, one of Jay Chou's classics! With lyrics, pinyin, English translation and video of course.

All out: China issues report on human rights in the U.S.

chengdoo — Sat, 26 May 2012 20:50:03 +0000

China on Friday responded to a recent U.S. government report on China's human rights practices by issuing its own report on human rights issues in the United States.

Yet Another Fight Breaks Out Between American And Chinese Basketball Teams [Video]

antfarmks5 — Sat, 26 May 2012 17:40:33 +0000

A basketball team called the New Orleans Hurricanes (possibly a club team from Texas) scrimmaged against the CBA's Zhejiang Lions on Friday night; it did not go well. The game ended in a massive brawl, with an American hurling a chair into the stands.

Thirty-Six Stratagems

chengdoo — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:33:50 +0000

The Thirty-Six Stratagems was a Chinese essay used to illustrate a series of stratagems used in politics, war, as well as in civil interaction, often through unorthodox or deceptive means.

NMA treatment for Yang Rui

chengdoo — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:18:13 +0000

Very mean, personal and politically incorrect NMA video about Yang Rui.

Fly on the stall: Beijing sets maximum of 2 flies per toilet

wantchinatimes — Sat, 26 May 2012 11:05:58 +0000

The Beijing municipal government has released guidelines on how to evaluate bathroom sanitation in the city — the number of flies in the bathroom should not exceed two. The standards have caused heated discussion and debate among the public and officials have responded to criticism by saying they will not really count the number of flies, reports the Beijing Daily.

Making of: Jiaozi

cowichan4ever — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:16:40 +0000

Chinese dumplings are a very popular dish in China. Stuffed with meat, vegetables or seafood and dipped into vinegar or some other spicy sauce, they really are something special. When the family gets together, preparing jiaozi is always an important ritual. Here are some stages I observed during this ritual. A compiled "making of" if you wish.

UN climate talks deadlocked in Bonn as divisions between rich and poor nations reopen

wendlegee — Sat, 26 May 2012 09:16:39 +0000

BONN, Germany - U.N. climate talks ran into gridlock Thursday as a widening rift between rich and poor countries risked undoing some advances made last year in the decades-long effort to control carbon emissions that scientists say are overheating the planet.

Patriotism With Chinese Characteristics

Ryan — Sat, 26 May 2012 08:37:19 +0000

"My country is calling me," I thought to myself. "It's time for us to build a New Great Wall with our flesh and blood." Our national anthem resonated in my head. The next morning I set off to Beichuan with two friends.

I didn't know it at the time, but those were my final days as a typical Chinese patriot.