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May 06, 2005

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Daily linklets 6th May

Asian blogging is profiled in a San Francisco newspaper article. The conclusion:
Yet few bloggers pretend to represent the region, because few bloggers seem to be consciously trying to write "Asian" blogs. Instead, each blogger writes about his or her piece of Asia. The region comes out through the writing choices these bloggers make: in the locales from which they write, the dialects they use and the cultural icons they represent. Even while seeking their individual stamp, collectively, they are making choices that influence what comes to mind when others think of Asia.
Hong Kong's school debate championships covered the apt topic "The UN should admit Japan as a permanent member of the Security Council". ESWN covers the debate and what it shows about Hong Kong's attitude to Japan, freedom of speech and some debating tips.
Sunday is my birthday. It's also Mother's Day, so SF has got your Mother's Day needs covered.
Facing up to the Great Firewall of China. Also how Google is facing up to the China question and how it reconciles with its motto "don't be evil". Update: Fons is reporting that Google has a tool that might help beat the Great Firewall.
Cuba's also engaging in the blocking game.
Sex in the Chinese city.
A little late, but Catallarchy covers May Day with a comprehensive series of posts on Communism (via TR). Related is the second version of the breakdown of Communism flowchart.
If you're going to rant, be careful of your placement.
Broadband usage is taking off in China.
Be wary of trojan pandas, Taiwan.
Joe talks about the March of the Living.
(11:26) Clean air is causing global warming. Save the planet and pollute!
Scott sommer's discussing the language policies of Taiwan.
The Jamestown Foundation's newest China Brief covers China-Mongolia relations.
The UN bans Taiwanese journalists becasue they're not for real.

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