A fascinating glimpse of history

Whatever your feelings are about the politics of China, the fact is that it is a fascinating country.

While searching for something completely unrelated I came across this clip of the First Opening of the People's Republic of China, 1 October 1949

China to hold Charity Concert for Taiwan 20th August 2009

China will host a charity concert for Taiwan on the 20th August. 

NEWS AT SINA.COM

Typhoon Morakot Disaster Relief

I don't know if you all are aware of the Typhoon that hit the southern part of China (Fujian) and Taiwan on Friday/Saturday.

Some news here: LINK   LINK 2   LINK 3  LINK4 (just as a random sampling of the news)

I believe there is also some footage on Youtube if you want to search for it.

One report has 2.5 meters of rain falling on Taiwan over the weekend, with 62 people dead, hundreds missing and $89 million damage. Over 1.4 million people have been displaced in China.

Anyway Andy Lau will be participating in a Taiwan Disaster Relief Event and Jackie is expected to also participate via a telephone link

Translated news on the event here

Disasters like this are always so hard to cope with because they are so overwhelming in their magnitude. My heart goes out to every person affected by this. I hope that everyone finds the help, comfort and support they need at this time. 

Jackie - a Chinese Hero?

 

In the run up to the 60th anniversary celebrations for the founding of the PRC Chinese citizens have a chance to choose "heroes and role models who made outstanding contributions to the founding of the People's Republic of China'' as well as the top ``100 people who have moved China since its founding''

Making it onto the list of people who have moved the nation is none other than our beloved Jackie.

This article talks about the only Canadian on the list as well as mentioning Jackie.

Jackie's Dream Itinerary for China

 

Jackie's dream trip to China - Lonely Planet

A trip to China with Jackie (ok that is not what is being offered) but wouldn't it be great?