MOJO IN CHINA

China Daily on Obama Win

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:57:14 +0800

Glad to see more positive Black related news in China Daily. hehehe (see what I mean here...)

But on a more serious note take a look at this article by Chinese media on Obama's win. It's interesting, and overall positive. The kind of stuff I like. By the way, China, you'll get your money back soon. Give us some time. It will be better in due time under Obama's campaign.

I'll end off with one portion of the story by Li Hong and Du Wenjuan:

"In all, we have full confidence that Sino-American relations could reach a new high that will benefit both countries and the world as a whole, as President Obama takes the helm."

YESＷＥCAN!!!!!! OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:32:31 +0800

Where to go on Election Day in Shanghai, China?

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:31:27 +0800

You might have noticed, I am really into this Election Day stuff. In Shanghai, there's a few thing you can do on the day of and even after the elections to wet your political appetite.

(Just a reminder, Election Night on the 4th in the US will be Election Morning for us in Shanghai on the 5th!!)

At Malone's from 7:30AM-12PM there will be a big breakfast for 85RMB. Lot of Barack Supporters over here.

AmCham's got something going on from 8:00-12:00 for a whopping 300 RMB (like 37 bucks!!!) at the Hilton on HuanShan Rd. Bring picture ID!

On the night of the 5th at Sasha's, my homies at Shanghaiist will host an "Election Afterparty". What a great flyer:

Vlad and Friend Boris on Palin

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:47:07 +0800

China borders Russia... Can Palin see Zoe and I?

I am so proud of our Middlebury Alumni. =)

Watch Debate Replay in Shanghai

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:40:13 +0800

Image taken from Newsday

Don't think I haven't been keeping up with what's going on with the Presidential Campaign. I'm all over it, and so is Shanghai.

For all those interested and you have the time (I doubt I can go cause I'll be at work, DOH!), you should check out the debates in Shanghai. This is from Democrats Abroad, China Chapter. (Yes, I am a Democrat and I am voting for Obama.)

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Shanghai, Puxi: Malone's American Cafe, Puxi. REPLAY @ 5P. [255 Tongren Ren Lu, Puxi. (021) 6247 2400]. For info contact David, 15801879271.

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China's Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:49:14 +0800

China: We invented fireworks!! AND WHAT!! (Sparks Fly for the Olympics at Beijing's Bird's Nest Stadium)

Before watching the Opening Ceremony, I wasn't that interested in the Olympics, but I got a few good friends over, Channel Young came by my place to interview me about the opening and Zoe and I got some wine and champagne... Of course I had to get excited... But what was more exciting?

The actual opening ceremony!

Dude, I studied you in Mu Lao Shi's class...

Yep, that's big time movie director Zhang Yimou. He made the opening ceremony happen. Now let me remind ya'll, most local Chinese aren't really into his work, sometimes it comes off as too Chinese or too artsy. Mostly people outside of China respect the man's work, but then again, most people outside of China, don't get China. It's no wonder that quite a few Chinese i've talked with about the ceremony told me that it wa a bit too Chinese... (Where's the athletics, bro? Yeah, they know we invented silk, porcelain and fireworks!)

Whatever... I thought the Opening Ceremony was amazing and well done. That's really hard to get all those people together drumming and making Chinese characters out of boxes to the music. And Li Ning at the end running around the top on the stadium. Classic. From athlete to CEO (and CEO's get plump after way too much time in the office! HAHA!) back to athlete. Way to go Li Ning. (I bought shoes for my wife from you once...)

China set the standard... Let's see how London takes this one. =)

Of course, there are some haters and folks calling the fireworks fake and all. It's ok. That fakeness was pretty dope. And little do mot of you guys know.. Chinese people have been jia you-ing (Jia You literrally means "add gas" but it's like saying - YOU CAN DO IT!) other countries... Looks like this Olympics extends past politics after all...

(BTW, US Dream Team beat China 101-70... haha! Mei Guo Jia You! 'Coming again to save the day - yeah!!' But props to the China team for pushing on to the last minute!)

YES WE CAN!!!

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:22:24 +0800

Change is good...

Just want to move away for the China thing for a minute to bring up something alos quite important, the 2008 Election. Thank you, Mom, for bringing me this big new all the way from the US.

Barack Obama beat out Hillary Rodham Cllinton as the Democratic candidate for the presidential election.

THIS - IS - BIG - NEWS

It was a huge battle between Clinton and Obama, but when asked whether or not she would run on the democratic party ticket, Hillary responded - She'll do whatever she could - even a vice presidential bid - to get Dems into the White House.

YES WE CAN!!!

Obama was as proud and as strong as could be claiming the Democratic nomination, but like any important, smart and genuine political figure would go, he goes into the heart of the issues. Here's his statement on McCain:

Response to Sharon Stone by Chinese Actor

Wed, 28 May 2008 10:23:21 +0800

Zhao Hui Nan responds to Sharon Stone (In Chinese and English)

Here's another update... Sharon Stone has a change of heart?

I hope it is her and not her publicist.

I'm done talking about this. She's making money and popularity points off off my posts.

Sharon Stone on China Earthquake

Mon, 26 May 2008 22:02:21 +0800

Sharon Stone in Shanghai. How ironic...

Thoughts?

Chinese MSN users aren't very happy...

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:40:47 +0800

The heart of a bilion people coming at you on MSN

If you go on MSN messenger, and you got friends from China on your list, check out their names... Most likely you'll find a heart and CHINA in bold letters next to the heart. It's a freakin' phenomenon, man. I have about 30+ people on my list with hearts all over the place... (See Example...)

I thought it was Valentine's Day... again!

This is a new and interesting form of support by most Chinese MSN Messengers for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics in response to comments made about China from CNN and other media outlets we all know and love. The topic? It's one that I hear about all the time everytime... Tibet (Xizang in Mandarin) and the Bejing Olympics.

Check out this Chinese blog post on the topic and the comments below.

Thoughts?

UPDATE: Now people are saying don't shop at Carrefour, don't buy French products... What is this? World War II? Oh well.. At least Carrefour won't be as crowded now... =)

China Eastern, Strike, What?

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:04:07 +0800

A stike in mid-air? Get outta here...

There are two things in my life I believe to be unheard of: 1. A strike in China 2. Pilots having a strike in mid-air.

That's what happened this past weekend with China Eastern pilots where 200 pilots in mid-air flew back to their original airports after taking off.

How did they break the news of the strike to the passengers? They didn't. They just said that the weather was unsuitable for flying and that they had to return to the original airport. And so the strike began.

The China Aviation Authority says it didn't happen, but that might be them trying to save face. Apparently, pilots are upset about being overworked and underpaid. China Eastern is dishing out the punishments...

As for me, I like China Eastern's prices... They are quite low... maybe that's why the pilots are upset...

It has begun...

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:45 +0800

The Olympic Torch is lit and ready to go!

After years of commercials, widespread reminders and TV ads... The Olympics Torch is on the go through 5 continents!

But y'know... there will always be some backlash...

Protester

Anyway, with al that's going on with the world and China, the show must (and WILL) go on.

To tell you the truth, I'm most focused on who will be the FINAL torch bearer for this year Olympic games? Will it be Yao Ming (Get better soon!) or Liu Xiang? Hard to say...