Tag: China

REVENGED LOVE

A Counter Attack review, by Rich Paschall With a couple of months left, we might be willing to anoint this the best BL (yaoi) drama of the year. The story is fresh and unique. There are no overused BL tropes. The cinematography is top-notch. The acting is superb. And the most unusual part of this … Continue reading REVENGED LOVE

BROKEN CHAIN

Trump vs. The Global Economy, by Rich Paschall The supply chain that brings goods to your store or favorite website is part of a complex system. A series of interconnected businesses all depend on one another. These links have been torn apart. You may not think the tariff wars are affecting you, but like everything … Continue reading BROKEN CHAIN

A GAY MAN IN A CHINESE JAIL

The Detention Center, Chinese Eddie, part 4, by Rich Paschall "My world collapsed, and I literally thought I was gonna die in jail because of the horrible things and cruel environment happened in jail, especially as a gay guy who’s locked up with 25 other straight guys in the same cell." - Eddie G After … Continue reading A GAY MAN IN A CHINESE JAIL

CHINESE EDDIE GOES TO JAIL

"You must know why we are here." Chinese Eddie, Part 3 by Rich Paschall When Eddie finally made it home to Wuhan in the early days of the Coronavirus outbreak, much of the city was under lockdown. He gave up the apartment where he taught English lessons. He was not doing business in Mandarin Chinese … Continue reading CHINESE EDDIE GOES TO JAIL

CHINESE EDDIE GOES HOME

Chinese Eddie Travels The World, Part Two, by Rich Paschall The first part of the trip to the United States went well. Eddie had seen many famous tourist spots around the country. He spent New Year's Eve in New York City and welcomed 2020. By the Chinese New Year later in the month, things were … Continue reading CHINESE EDDIE GOES HOME

CHINESE EDDIE TRAVELS THE WORLD – Rich Paschall

Chinese Eddie is a well-traveled, highly-educated man. Few people are able to enjoy such a rich cultural background. From his home in mainland China, he has traveled to Hong Kong, Macau, Australia, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Scotland. He received an advanced degree from the University of Leeds in England. … Continue reading CHINESE EDDIE TRAVELS THE WORLD – Rich Paschall

CAPITALISM IS COLONIALISM

It's just a choice of tools, really. We don't need an invading army to take over a country. We just need the internet and a hot checkbook. Vanda said "China doesn't need to invade. They'll just buy us." Asia I think they've already bought us. In the U.S. where we manufacture nothing much and absolutely … Continue reading CAPITALISM IS COLONIALISM

HOW EASY IS IT TO “FAKE” HISTORY? by SEAN MUNGER

The malleable past: How easy is it to "fake" history? - Sean Munger Denial of certain historical facts involves a misconception of what history is and how it works. On the previous incarnation of my history blog, in December 2013, I did an article about the Rape of Nanking, the horrific orgy of violence visited … Continue reading HOW EASY IS IT TO “FAKE” HISTORY? by SEAN MUNGER

TZU HSI: THE LAST EMPRESS AND THE RAPE OF CHINA By PEARL BUCK

Tzu Hsi – The Last Empress and the Rape of China, by Pearl Buck This is the story of Tzu Hsi, a woman who rose from obscurity to rule first as regent to her son, the boy emperor, then ultimately as the last Empress of China from 1861 to 1908. Her death heralded the end of … Continue reading TZU HSI: THE LAST EMPRESS AND THE RAPE OF CHINA By PEARL BUCK

RETURN OF THE WEDGEWOOD

It must be something about me. Dishes come back. First there was the Spode's Tower, about which I wrote several times. This time, it's Wedgewood. This morning, a large rather heavy carton arrived via UPS. It was from my sister-in-law who lives in northern Maine. I haven't seen her for a long time, though we've … Continue reading RETURN OF THE WEDGEWOOD