Monthly Archives: November 2012

Democracy versus Good Governance

Posted on November 30, 2012 by kchew

Following is my attempt at  translating  an article (民主与专制还是良政与劣政?) , found in the http://opinion.m4.cn/2012-11/1189861.shtml . The writer is Zhang Weiwei. Zhang is a professor of international relation in Fudan University. Previously he thought in Geneva, Switzerland and he also worked as translator for Deng … Continue reading →

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Shenzhen (November 2012) revisited

Posted on November 24, 2012 by kchew

The Pearl River Delta is one of the main industrial base of China. There are tens of thousands  factories  here, having being built in last 30 years mainly for the export market. Despite this, there are still  lots of  intensive farming in the … Continue reading →

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Zhongshan Travel (8 -10 Oct 2012) – Part 3

Posted on November 23, 2012 by kchew

View along the pedestrian street of Zhongshan Zhongshan city abounds with all things bearing the name of Sun Zhongshan. The main pedestrian mall is called Sun Wen West Street (Sun Zhongshan is also known as Sun Wen), while the main park is called Zhongshan Park. … Continue reading →

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Zhongshan Travel (8 -10 Oct 2012) – Part 2

Posted on November 22, 2012 by kchew

A Visit to Sun Yat-sen old house Dr Sun Yat-sen was born in Cuiheng village, in the Nanlang township of Zhongshan.  The place is some 20 odd km away from Zhongshan city centre.  His former lodge has been turned into a tourist … Continue reading →

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Zhongshan Travel (8 -10 Oct 2012) – Part 1

Posted on November 21, 2012 by kchew

HK to Zhongshan Zhongshan is a city in Guangdong named after the father of  modern China, Sun Zhongsan (1866-1925) or commonly known in the west as Sun Yat-sen. The old name of this city is Xiangshan or fragrant hill. Zhongshan … Continue reading →

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