Sophia Cao
Sophia Cao is an undergraduate business student at Baruch College in New York. She is interested in Chinese culture and contemporary art, with a particular emphasis on multimedia.
Thinking about Our Footprints – Kejia Zhang
Zhang Kejia, a reporter for China Youth Daily, says that consumers in China have become concerned about carbon emissions, which are related to global climate change. Zhang pointed out the relationship between lifestyle and environment and that “no one wants to return to poverty. But changing our lifestyles does not mean lowering our living standards.” […]
Read MoreInterview with Zhang Xiaogang on Talk Asia – CNN
Anjali Rao from CNN interviewed Zhang Xiaogang, the well-known contemporary Chinese artist whose works “sell for million of dollars around the world.” Below is an excerpt: Anjali Rao: Your works were initially barred from being displayed in galleries here in China. It was seen as not traditional enough and too western, not conventional enough. How […]
Read MoreChina Shuts 3 Companies Over Safety of Products – David Barboza
After a series of food safety scandals, the Chinese government cracked down on tainted food. On Friday, China closed down three food companies which have been involved in producing poisoned food. From The New York Times: The Chinese government moved on Friday to quell international concerns about the safety of its exports, announcing that it […]
Read MoreGreen China and Young China (Part Two) – Pan Yue
Chinadialogue carried a two-part report by Pan Yue. In part one, Pan argued that “China’s development has had a tumultuous history. Now is the time for a fair and sustainable model of growth.” In this part, Pan stated that “Environmental protection needs to pay attention to issues of culture and ethics.” Why is environmental protection […]
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