Monthly Archives: May 2010

Whodunit?

Posted on May 31, 2010 by kchew

When the South Korean naval ship sank on March 26, most people (including K Chew) suspected that it was hit by North Korean torpedo. I have since taken a few steps backward in regards to this and have cast the … Continue reading →

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Deng Xiao Ping – idea on sound political system

Posted on May 25, 2010 by kchew

The recent turmoil in Thailand generated headlines and numerous discussions. A ‘liberal’ commentator in the Stars paper wrote  the following at the end of his article which I find to be specious:(http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp?col=ceritalah&file=/2010/5/25/columnists/ceritalah/6328109&sec=Ceritala) King Bhumibol has dominated the last for better or … Continue reading →

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Deng Xiao Ping response to an interview in 1980

Posted on May 24, 2010 by kchew

I am still going over speeches and writings by Deng Xiao Ping that can be found at the People’s Daily website. I am planning to present a series of Deng’s speeches in this blog. There is a large wealth of … Continue reading →

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认错

Posted on May 23, 2010 by kchew

This song is literally translated as acknowledge mistake (ren4 cuo4)by a duo from Taiwan known as Ukulele 优客李林. This song first appeared around 1991. I have to admit that I’m a recent listener to this song. Terry Lin (林志炫) was … Continue reading →

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:新不了情

Posted on May 22, 2010 by kchew

The new everlasting love (xin bu4 liao3 qing2) Singer: Wan Fang (万芳)  This is a popular song that was the theme song for a 1993 HK movie, 新不了情. It is known as C’est la vie, mon chéri in English (or … Continue reading →

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