Monthly Archives: December 2011

Sino-Indian border saga

Posted on December 27, 2011 by kchew

The relationship between two most populous nations in the world, India and China has been shaped by the Sino-India war of 1962. Following is an excellent well researched article written by Melektaus ( a author in a Hidden Harmonies China blog) … Continue reading →

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China Threat: Different words, same message

Posted on December 27, 2011 by kchew

There are certain things have changed little over the passage of time. The “yellow peril” theme is one of these things, according to English born writer Geoffrey Murray. By Geoffrey Murray China.org.cn,  December 27, 2011 As part of consultancy work for … Continue reading →

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Lee Kuan Yew proposes S$100m bilingualism fund

Posted on December 16, 2011 by kchew

It seems that Lee Kuan Yew is still very much actively involved in the promotion of Chinese language in Singapore. His remark on the English educated students is rather scathing. I am sure this will set lots of tongues wagging, … Continue reading →

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潮涌东方

Posted on December 8, 2011 by kchew

This is the fabulous theme song for the documentary series that replaces 边疆行 (Travel in the border area). The new series is called 沿海行 (Travel along the coast), which follows the coast line from north to south, visiting more than … Continue reading →

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边疆颂歌

Posted on December 7, 2011 by kchew

The 100 part documentary series边疆行 (travel along the border)  has ended recently. I have been an avid fan and will certainly miss the theme songs by the evergreen Songzuying. 边疆颂歌 (Borderland song – biān jiāng sòng gē ) 都说边疆事情画意 dōushuōbiān … Continue reading →

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