The Digital Ancient – Tech Art Salon
“The Digital Age has rapidly shifted away from all historic periods that preceded it in the sense that physical objects have, in many ways, lost … Read more
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Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow, leaders of the Hong Kong pro-democracy party, arrested in widening crackdown
Leading Hong Kong activists arrested before major protest. UPDATE: Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Wong were released on bail after arrest “We will not … Read more
Google to move the production of most of its American-bound hardware out of China
According to a Nikkei report, the American giant plans to move the production of most hardware out of China, including the Pixel smartphones and the … Read more
If you’ve a friend who knows your heart, Distance can’t keep you two apart. Wang Bo
Origin: “Farewell to Perfect Du” (许渊冲大师翻译), in Song of the Immortals: An Anthology of Classical Chinese Poetry, trans. Yuanchong Xu (Penguin Books, 1994), p. 37. … Read more
To understand is difficult; to act is easy. Sun Yat-sen
Meaning: It’s important to think and try to understand before acting. Origin: “Dr. Sun Yat-sen, father of the Chinese Republic, realized the detrimental effects of … Read more
Whoever criticizes others must have something to replace them. Mozi
Origin: Mozi, Book 4; Universal Love III Meaning: Criticism without constructivism is pointless. 非人者必有以易之，若非人而無以易之，譬之猶以水救火也，其說將必無可焉。 Whoever criticizes others must have something to replace them.Criticism without suggestion … Read more
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Laozi
Origin: The quotation is from Chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching ascribed to Laozi. Meaning: even the longest and most difficult ventures have a … Read more
Is the Chinese Economy Faltering?
Chinese industrial output has sunk to its lowest rate for more than a decade, according to official data. Chinese official data is notoriously unreliable, but … Read more
A frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean. Zhuangzi
Meaning: of a person who has limited outlook and life experience. From Zhuangzi. 莊子/秋水 Zhuang Zhou (commonly known as Zhuangzi, 庄子, literally “Master Zhuang”), was … Read more
“To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.” Confucius
Origin of the quote: Chapter II, Analects, an ancient Chinese book composed of a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius … Read more
Douyu’s IPO Confirms Huge Demand for Live Streamed Content
In 2019, Chinese live streaming service Douyu filed for an IPO or initial public offering in the United States worth half a billion dollars. The service, … Read more
“When our thousands of Chinese students abroad return home, you will see how China will transform itself”, Deng Xiaoping
Origin of the quote: Robert Hormats, vice chairman of Kissinger Associates, recalls meeting with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in the 1970s, when the nation still … Read more
Trump suggests a ‘personal meeting’ with Xi Jinping over Hong Kong crisis
US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of a personal meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the political crisis in the former … Read more
Hong Kong airport authority suspends flights for the second day
Tuesday’s action marked the fifth consecutive day of protests at the airport, as pro-democracy demonstrations entered their 10th week Hong Kong airport authority has suspended … Read more