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Can't the USA At Least Make Their Flags Here?

Can't the USA At Least Make Their Flags Here?

08.10.08 posted by pondy 1885 views 1 comment image
Here's a picture of a USA flag pin, enclosed in a clear plastic (terrible for the environment) bag. The big letters "Made in China" almost cover the flag. This image sums up the US at this point in time - covered in goods and services made in China - even its own symbols and objects of importance don't come from their own country - they come from China.

iphone girl, Beautiful mistake

iphone girl, Beautiful mistake

08.27.08 posted by eguda 274 views 2 comments image
Cyber "markm49uk" in UK never thought he can initiate a big disturbance when he post "iphone girl" to the forum "macrumors" on 20th Augest. Six days later, now the girl in Foxconn China's factory, Huizhou of Guangdong, was world wide well-known as "iphone girl". Some cybers even registed blogs for her(www.iphonegirl.net & www.iphonegirl.cn).
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Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

Two Women Sentenced to 'Re-education' in China

08.21.08 posted by pondy 281 views 2 comments image
Wu Dianyuan and Wang Xiuying are pictured above, and they symbolize what is wrong, not right with China today. The two frail women in their 70's were sentenced by the Chinese government to a re-education camp and forced labor. Their crime? Speaking out for receiving insufficient compensation when their homes were seized for redevelopment.

In China, the "Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You

In China, the "Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You

05.10.08 posted by jason 12511 views 6 comments image
The images of the "Beijing Internet Police", one male and one female dressed in uniform and saluting, started appearing in September 2007 every 30 minutes on computer screens run by 13 major portals based in Beijing. Virtual police officers will soon begin visible patrols on Chinese Internet sites to warn surfers they are being monitored.
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Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

Freedom of speech. In Germany? Heard of~

08.27.08 posted by eguda 57 views 4 comments image
Deutsche Welle (Voice of Germany) give a suspension to their vice-editor Zhang Danhong after German Der Sport-Informations-Dienst (SID) fired Mr. Dieter Hennig the former editor-in-chief. They were punished for their Pro-china stand. I can only find a germany link of Kolner City:
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"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

"Beijing Internet Police" are Watching You During Olympics

08.05.08 posted by jason 522 views no comments image
It is clear China is intent on regulating the Internet during the Olympics (contrary to a promise to the IOC). This image, of two Internet police officers, flashes on Chinese computers, reminding citizens and foreigners that in China - you are always being watched. Always. *Heavy traffic and interest in this image caused iConflict to crash on 8/2.*

WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

WELCOME TO BEIJING, WORLD

08.08.08 posted by pondy 357 views 1 comment image
And so it begins. The most eagerly awaited and controversial Olympics in generations now kicks-off in Beijing. For China this moment is more than just the start of sporting events, but the change to show the world what China has become and what China plans to be - a major world power with a bursting economy. But will the world see the other side of China as well?
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Olympic artists angry

Olympic artists angry

08.16.08 posted by jason 165 views no comments image
The Kung Fu pupils in the opening ceremony of the Olympics have spent the last year cooped up in a military camp outside Beijing. Conditions have been bad, with 50 people to a room. "They weren't even given enough food," says their trainer. Many of the martial arts performers feel abused and ignored by the Olympic organizers.
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Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

Bush's Beijing fun and (Olympic) games

08.09.08 posted by pondy 246 views no comments image
Judging from some of the photos coming out of Beijing, President Bush is having an excellent time palling around with the athletes and taking in various sporting events.at the last Olympic Games he will attend as the U.S. head of state, Here's a sampler.
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Olympics so far: Is it live or is it CGI?

Olympics so far: Is it live or is it CGI?

08.16.08 posted by jason 117 views 1 comment image
There is outrage after it was revealed portions of the dazzling opening ceremony had been faked. A Beijing newspaper reported later that a much brighter set of footprints had been re-created in a CGI effects lab and shown on television instead of the real fireworks. What else about the Games has been fake?
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