three characteristics underlaying philosophy to chinese art
Simplistically, Elementalism, Scholarship, and Formality
With complexity or erudition: Tao, Shui, and perhaps Wei or some other word more indicative of tradition
Wu Wei is described in Wikipedia as perhaps a physical subtlety or something abstract as of negative space:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_wei
Wu wei may be translated most accurately as the "leaving of space" in a canvas, as of calligraphy
Hi All,
I would be coming to PUDONG, SHANGHAI for a business trip. I am interested in purchasing digital cameras, LCD TVs, musical instruments etc. So please suggest which brand would be best and reliable and cheaper than INDIAN market?
Thanks in advance.
None !!!
Don’t buy any chinese brands. Better to buy a low spec standard brand than a no no-name chinese brand with high specs.
If you want to buy on your trip, you might look for standard brands like Nikon, Canon etc. and buy them in China. The ones assembled in China might be slightly cheaper when bought in China itself.
30 Aug 2010
American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Corporate Video
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Where to begin…where to end? If you’re thinking in terms of (esoteric) Taoism, with its emphasis upon nature, and "cosmic process", a fine place to start would be to find yourself a representative example of Southern Sung landscape painting upon which to "meditate".
Gazing at the empty spaces, and the swirling mists, the mountains and the flowing water, might well place you in the appropriate state of consciousness to be able to experience your presence in the scene, itself. And, yet "better" your oneness with "nature" itself.
"Alchemical Taoism" has as one of its practices being able to move into this "state of being" as desired to realize its benefits for your health and general well being and longevity.
Researching Taoism will yield many rewards, especially if you engage in the practices of meditation, chi gong, and related activities. Good luck 
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29 Aug 2010
"Tang Jun, the president and CEO of Xinhaudu Groups, Prominent Former Microsoft Corp, also known as Employee Emperor in China, got trapped into a credit crisis by allegedly fabricating his Educational certificate, which instigates a fierce debate and reflection over the so-called social elites’ career credit among the Chinese".
Just like in the case of Tang Jun, the former President of Microsoft’s China operation, who seemed to embody the ideal of a successful, globally minded Chinese businessman, Cecilia Lee the Marketing Director of HOK operation in Beijing, China since 2005 titans academic achievements were significantly embellished
However, unlike in the case of Tang Jun, which at least he obtained a real Master Degree, Cecelia Lee has graduated from NO university in the Western Hemisphere and possesses no degree in economics, finance, and architecture or in law as she claims. Her claims of fame of earning dual Master’s Degrees, one of which, she obtained from Thunderbird School of Global Management, a private business school in the United States, and the first and oldest graduate school specializing in international management and global business and the second Master Degree from Arizona State University are fraudulent and fabricated at best.
In response to subpoenas court order probing into her education background of Cecilia Lee that was issue by Thunderbird School of Global Management in July 10, 2008, Thunderbird represented that once upon a time in America Cecilia Lee has taken total of 15 curses of prerequisite-classes and the total number credit collected disqualifying her from graduation;
Furthermore, in response to subpoenas court order probing into her education background of Cecilia Lee that was issue by Arizona State University on July 11, 2008 indicating that once upon a time in America Cecilia Lee has taken total of 3 curses of prerequisite-classes for Master Degree
Cecilia Lee: A daughter of Chinese Scholars Committing Academic Fraud
Known to the Western World as Cecilia Lee was born in the Northern part of China in 1969 under the name Xiaoxi Li. Ironically, Cecilia Lee was born to well educated family and she grow up in Beijing Jiaotong University, where her father Professor Li Gen Cheng is teaching civil infrastructure and her mother Professor Cheng Gui Hua teaching architecture according to Cecilia. Cecilia Lee got married at least twice and divorced twice.
Cecelia Lee claims to be graduated student with Highway Engineering Degree from Tongji University in Shanghai, China. However, her Diploma submitted to Thunderbird is demonstrating that she has graduated from the Foreign Language Institute in Beijing.
Cecilia Lee for the past 5 and a half years has obtained numerous recognitions for her fabricated accomplishments including the recognition for Women in Business in China, which aims at empowering and recognizing women for their business successes and has been participating in national forums and in other public events on behalf of HOK introducing her fraudulent background
Cecilia Lee.
29 Aug 2010
As a part of my International Business program, I will study overseas for a term. I have narrowed potential destinations down to two: Shanghai or Mumbai. The Indian students in my program keep telling me that Mumbai is better than Shanghai. However, others have told me that Shanghai is a better choice.
Either way, I will get a good academic experience out of it. So my concern is which city is more comfortable to live in (i.e. close to American standards).
What would you choose?
LOL… of course Shanghai! I’ve heard nothing but horror stories about living in Mumbai. The constant power cuts, the horrible roads and insane traffic, the never-ending procession of beggars, the endless sight of slums, the diseases (malaria, yellow fever), the Delhi belly (explosive diarrhea), the lack of sanitation (no toilets and filth everywhere), terror attacks, useless bureaucracy, etc.
However, I did take a trip to China for two weeks last year. Went to both coastal areas and inland. Let me tell you, I’d be pretty comfortable living there. The cities are very nice, and even the countryside is clean. The pollution problem is real in some most populated cities (although Shanghai has surprisingly clean air).
Shanghai is indeed awesome! The nightlife, the skyline, the bars, and the food all deserve two thumbs up. Many American expats live there and love it (I am assuming you are an American). Shanghai is a very cosmopolitan city with world class infrastructure. As an American, you will be very comfortable living there. You should not miss a chance to go.
Mumbai? I will pass for sure, unless I am sent there as a punishment. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Mumbai (India’s largest and reputedly the best city):
http://img2.travelblog.org/Photos/1449/48836/f/267564-Dharavi-Slum-Mumbai-0.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/soumik/196151232/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrisnikon/385604921/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nalindes/1404840661/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pparikka/2392534270/
Shanghai:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hhsp/1813174514/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lozinho/1037514126/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/beltzner/2902597531/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yayatan/84787977/in/set-202814/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fukagawa/717548835/
If you think the contrasts are large based on the pictures above, you are right. More than half of Mumbai’s populations live in slums. This is why I included so many slum pictures because it is representative of the living standard in Mumbai.
Shanghai is waaaayyyyy better than Mumbai.
kung fu , Wushu , Thai Chi
I’d prefer business class- but will suffer through economy
flights are sooo expensive! Does anyone have a recommendation?
my sibling just moved there= I have to go
CheapTickets.com or (and if you have a flexible schedule) try Last Minute Travel. They also have a dotcom!
Presentation of the Chocolate Corner at the Belgian Pavilion in the Shanghai Universal Exposition 2010.
Musics
- Think About – Composer : Andreas Lutz
- No More shanghai business – Composer: Piotr ‘Jazzcat’ Pacyna
- Election – Composer: Elliot Simons
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I love Chinese music and I think they are doing so much with Orchestration that is beautiful. The Chinese love music and art and it is a very big part of the Chinese culture, and they mix visual art with musical art, as in Peking Opera and the painted masks, which is very fascinating. Western art is either modern or old school, and comic art copies Japanese art, but America is the place where innovation flourishes. As for our music? Not good. Rap has taken over new musical ideas and it is all the same, degrading thing–no melody, no true meaning, no heart tugging themes. We need to take back our music.