Free Speech?
In today’s era of social media in the ‘free world’，free speech should perhaps come with a new disclaimer, something along the lines of ‘I disapprove of what you say, but I will give you a platform to say it.’
Mar 21, 2022
China-Africa Unity and Joint Fight Against COVID-19 Shall Not Be Undermined
The all-weather partnership between China and Africa, supporting each other, has been tested by all kinds of storm in the history of more than half a century, and it is impossible to plunge into a “crisis” simply because of the poor performance of some media coverage and the ridiculous remarks of some politicians.
Apr 24, 2020
Overseas Media Review Xi’s Report to the 19th CPC National Congress
The 19th National Congress of the CPC receives huge attention from the media around the world. Many of them took great interest in Xi’s speech.
Oct 25, 2017
The Rickshaw Report : Chinese Beauty Ideals & the Rise of Cosmetic Surgery
This week, the Rickshaw Report explores what is considered beautiful by the Chinese, and also the rise of the ‘plastic fantastic’ aka cosmetic surgery in the Middle Kingdom. 1. What is considered beautiful by the Chinese? I think China’s idea of what is beautiful as changed throughout the course of history. In ancient times, women with fuller figures were considered as the most attractive. However, today, a slim body is seen as most desirable. I think Beijingers are the most good-looking Chinese people. They have a great sense of style, which alters depending on the season. 2. Do you have many friends or relatives who have openly undergone cosmetic surgery? Yes, I had a female neighbor who had some plastic surgery. But, personally, I do not think the procedure really made her more beautiful. 3.What is your view on plastic surgery? I am aware that there is a trend of Chinese people traveling to South Korea to undergo plastic surgery. Some results are great, others less so. Well, certain cases, the people even get health problems because they risk going to dodgy surgeons who charge less. 3. In the west, many white women desperately want tanned skin, and even go to extreme measures to attain their desired look including risking skin cancer by sunbathing for hours. What do you […]
Jan 21, 2016The Rickshaw Report : Chinese Beauty Ideals & the Rise of Cosmetic Surgery
This week, the Rickshaw Report explores what is considered beautiful by the Chinese, and also the rise of the ‘plastic fantastic’ aka cosmetic surgery in the Middle Kingdom. 1. What is considered beautiful by the Chinese? I think China’s idea of what is beautiful as changed throughout the course of history. In ancient times, women with fuller figures were considered as the most attractive. However, today, a slim body is seen as most desirable. I think Beijingers are the most good-looking Chinese people. They have a great sense of style, which alters depending on the season. 2. Do you have many friends or relatives who have openly undergone cosmetic surgery? Yes, I had a female neighbor who had some plastic surgery. But, personally, I do not think the procedure really made her more beautiful. 3.What is your view on plastic surgery? I am aware that there is a trend of Chinese people traveling to South Korea to undergo plastic surgery. Some results are great, others less so. Well, certain cases, the people even get health problems because they risk going to dodgy surgeons who charge less. 3. In the west, many white women desperately want tanned skin, and even go to extreme measures to attain their desired look including risking skin cancer by sunbathing for hours. What do you […]
Jan 21, 2016