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August 2nd, 2009

Asia Society podcast on ethnic tensions in China

Posted in Blog by Kathy

I recently recorded a podcast with the Asia Society, where there were some interesting questions about how China is handling ethnic relations in the aftermath of the Xinjiang riots. Namely: What is China doing to educate the larger population about Uighurs and other ethnicities? You can listen to or download the podcast here: http://podcast.com/episode/41434160/98575/

 

August 2nd, 2009

Website update

Posted in Blog by Kathy

I’m finally updating this sadly neglected site, and having an interesting look back at what I’ve worked on over the past year. More to come…

July 15th, 2008

Worth the price of admission?

Posted in Blog by Kathy
When an acquaintance here in Beijing called the other week and asked if I wanted to buy a ticket for the opening ceremony of the Olympics on August 7, I must admit I was intrigued. It’s arguably the hottest ticket in town and long sold-out (with countless numbers of tickets going gratis to sponsors and who-knows-who-else). Even though Stephen Spielberg is no longer involved, the ceremony is sure to be a spectacle. Then she told me the asking price: 40,000 yuan, or about $5,800, for a ticket that originally cost about $300. After a good chuckle, I passed. Turns out that was a bargain. Chinese media reports today that an opening ceremony pass purchased in the ticket lottery at $725 was sold second-hand for $30,500. Ticket madness.