Monthly Archives: June 2012

Scantily-Clad Girl On Shanghai Metro Told To Cover Up

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Hope you enjoy this, the first of several video blogs. This is an issue that has sparked all kinds of controversy, and I could be well off the mark here so please let me know how you feel about it! … Continue reading →

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Matt On China is now on YouTube!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Sometimes reading is hard, and that’s why I’m pleased to announce that the Matt On China YouTube channel is now up and running! Head over to my new channel for home videos, personal anecdotes, and other good stuff!

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A New Wave of Yellow Peril?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

The phrase “yellow peril” first came into use at the end of the nineteenth century as thousands of Chinese labourers immigrated to the United States and Europe. The fear was that the vast numbers of Chinese people would  not only … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week (25th June)

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

Chinese proverbs are known for their wisdom, wit, and inspiration. That’s why every Monday I’m going to post one of my favourite Chinese proverbs to help get you through the week, starting with this one: “Better to light a candle … Continue reading →

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Creativity in Chinese Classrooms

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

This article from ‘The Diplomat’ touches on an important issue – the need for educational reform in China. Having taught in China for two years, I know just how archaic the current system is, with many classes being led by uninspiring, … Continue reading →

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Double-Ended Sex Toy Mistaken For A Mushroom By Chinese Villagers

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Question: What is a “vaginanus”? Is it: a) a sex toy with a vagina at one end and an anus at the other b) a kind of rare mushroom c) the cruelest thing you could name your child If you were … Continue reading →

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China Censors Hollywood (I thought that was our job)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by

Today I’d like to share with you this article about China’s influence on Hollywood movies. According to the article, China’s censors have taken time out of their increasingly busy schedules and begun plying their trade in America’s beloved film industry … Continue reading →

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Has China Become The World’s Economic Leader?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

A recent survey by the Pew Research Center in Washington D.C. shows that now, for the first time ever, most people around the world consider China to be the world’s leading economic power, ahead of the U.S. When asked, “Which … Continue reading →

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Who Will Be the First Chinese Woman in Space?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

In the next couple of weeks, either Wang Yaping or Liu Yang will be selected as China’s first ever female astronaut to be sent into space, as part of the Shenzhou-9 spacecraft crew. Both women are fighter pilots with the … Continue reading →

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14 year-old from China qualifies for US Open

This article is worth reading for the Tiger Woods quote alone: “You’re not too young if you can go out and do it.” Not sure that would stand up in court, Tiger…

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