Archives for the ‘China’ Category

Jacky Cheung to maids: you’re fired

By Shay • Sep 30th, 2007 • Category: China, More, humor, news7 comments

After firing over 20 maids in just three years, HK star Jacky Cheung must be one tough man to please — and the Philippine government agrees.
While Jacky Cheung (张学友, Cheung Hok Yau) may hold a title as one of the four “Cantopop Heavenly Kings”, he’s earned another nickname: Jacky “the Terminator” Cheung.
That’s the nickname [...]



“Fly Panda” with ANA

By Shay • Jul 29th, 2007 • Category: China, Japan, More, art, news10 comments

Have you ever dreamed about riding on a flying Giant Panda? Perhaps not, but thanks to ANA now you can. ANA has some of the prettiest planes in the sky when they’re painted regularly. But they have had some pretty great [...]



R.I.P. Lik-Sang

By Shay • Nov 1st, 2006 • Category: China, internet, news, video games4 comments

Well, it’s official…popular online game retailer Lik-Sang.com is out of business. The Hong Kong-based video game site was forced to shut its web-doors after multiple lawsuits. The lawsuits were brought by Sony, specifically Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The grounds of the lawsuit were that Lik-Sang infringed on Sony’s [...]



‘Rice Fields’ - Jay Chou

By Shay • Jul 31st, 2006 • Category: Audio, China, Opinion, music11 comments

Taiwanese-born superstar singer/songwriter/actor Jay Chou may be excused as just another pop singer. But he is much more. His music and writing abilities make him one of the most enigmatic popular perfomers out there.
When I first knew about him, I dismissed him as a singer that I probably wouldn’t like since he was [...]



Cheeky Qi Pao

By Shay • Apr 25th, 2006 • Category: China, Sex, fashion3 comments

These pictures come as more popular internet news photo coolness…
In Sydney, Australia during Australian Fashion Week, these special Qi Pao were on display. It is actually body paint, painted on to look like a Qi Pao.

Besides the fact that these are painted on and look rather ‘good’, I’m impressed by the art in [...]



The First Emperor

By Shay • Apr 24th, 2006 • Category: China, Reviews, TV, history4 comments

Premiering last night on the Discovery Channel was “The First Emperor”. Known by its full title, “The First Emperor: The Man Who Made China”, the show offered a very great viewing experience. Essentially the show was a 2-hour long docu-drama that focuses on the man who united China and what he did. The show [...]



HONG KONG HITS

By Shay • Apr 12th, 2006 • Category: China, music0 comments

Recently released is a great Hong Kong hit-filled album. The release is EEG Number One Hits Selection (Vol.2). The album features some of the biggest hits from a handful of celebrity singers on the EEG Record Label.
Those artists include Eason Chan, Edison Chen, Yumiko Cheng, Nicholas Tse, Twins, Anthony Wong, Sally Yeh, and Joey [...]



Yuen Wo-ping’s Woes

By Shay • Apr 5th, 2006 • Category: China, movies, news3 comments

Ultra-cool Hong Kong action director Yuen Wo-ping says that he fears that there will not be a new generation of martial arts action stars. Yuen credits the intense difficulty of martial arts and a less-active Hong Kong culture.
This is surely a shocking statement from such a well-respected talent. If anyone would know the [...]



No Spitting, sort of

By Shay • Mar 2nd, 2006 • Category: China, humor, news6 comments

Citizens in Beijing are learning proper manners. This effort to shape up Chinese citizens’ manners comes in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games that will be held there.

Particularly, people are learning the proper way to spit and sit. Apparently, visitors are often shocked to see people spit anywhere. This new education campaign by [...]



Happy Chinese New Year!

By Shay • Jan 29th, 2006 • Category: China, More, Videos, news2 comments

Yes, today is January, 29th 2006 and it’s officially the “Year of the Dog” according to the Chinese calender.
This is the New Years celebration comes after the 12-year ban on fireworks in Beijing was lifted. In the spirit of the new year, here’s a video of Chinese people in the streets celebrating with [...]