China Invades America in Red Dawn 2010
A remake of the 1984 film titled Red Dawn, which depicted a Soviet invasion of the US starring Patrick Swayze, is coming out later this year. Read more about the film inside.
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Buying Video Games in China for Less Than $1
Since the WCG has just come to Chengdu, let’s look at the atmosphere and options for buying video games in China. We’ll check out the three current generation video game consoles Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii.
Attempting to Talk Your Way Out of a Visa Fine
I learned the Chinese word for deport the other day. Contextually. As in, “You should be happy that we are only going to fine you 5000 kuai, and not deport you.” I made it my mission to talk my way out of the situation.
First Subway Line in Chengdu Nearing Completion
After four years of construction, the first line of the Chengdu subway will be opening in 2010. We check out how the construction is going and what it means for Chengdu, a city getting increasingly choked by auto traffic.
China’s Westward Development
As I gazed out my office window into the grey smog covering Chongqing, a city district of 30+ million people in central China, I began to think about the Westward expansion of this economy. Here are my thoughts.
The Next Step: Evolution of Power and Sichuans Role
As worldwide energy reserves dwindle, the Chinese government is aggressively pursuing renewable energy solutions. New sources of power like algae biodesel are key elements in Chinas green energy strategy.