Latest posts by Jack Hu from December, 2013
The Return of Chairman Mao Worship in China
The celebration of Chair Mao's 120th birthday has seen a return of personality worship in China.
Killing of Two Demolition Officials by Chinese Veteran Farmer Wins Public Sympathy
The arrest of an old farmer for killing two men sent to evict his family in the east China city of Suzhou has provoked outcry on China’s social media.
Jon Stewart's Satire on China's Moon Landing Causes a Sensation
Jon Stewart mocked China’s space race, suggesting it was outdated and pointless on “The Daily Show” on Dec. 16. Chinese netizens and news agencies shared the video on the Twitter-like...
Official Chinese Patriotism: Without Motherland, You Are Nothing!
A widely circulated post "Without the motherland, you are nothing" has gone viral on the Chinese Internet since November, sparking heated discussions over the meaning of patriotism.
Chinese Web Giants Alibaba, Baidu Launch Online Investment Funds for the Everyman
China's Internet powerhouses have successfully entered the online finance and investment business scene, challenging state-owned banks' monopoly.
Outrage Over Famous Chinese Director Zhang Yimou's Extra Kids Privilege
Famous Chinese film director Zhang Yimou has become a new target of public attack against the privileges who breach the law to have extra kids.
China Downplays English-Language Education With Series of Reforms
"How many Chinese have been hurt by the English education? It should have been abolished long ago."