花崗齋雜記

Jottings from the Granite Studio provides commentary, analysis, and opinion on China and Chinese history. It is written by Jeremiah Jenne, a PhD Candidate at a large public research university in Northern California. Currently, Jeremiah is in Beijing teaching history, doing archival research, and working on his dissertation.

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Demolition suspended of historic hutong — Xinhua, Dongsi Batiao gets a reprieve

Following a wave of negative reaction from local residents and coverage of the controvery in the state and foreign media, Dongsi Batiao has been granted a temporary reprieve. “Redevelopment” of the area is suspended pending further negotiations with residents over compensation and with preservation authorities over the nature of the proposed development. Sometimes you can [...]

May 27th, 2007 | Tags: | Category: Beijing Journal | Comments are closed

Gender-bending Mao

Thought that would get your attention. Last week I suggested that a certain Italian-American play Mao in an upcoming movie. Now it seems you don’t even need to be a dude to impersonate the Great Helmsman. A 51-year old woman from Sichuan named Chen Yan has been amusing crowds with her Chairman…er….woman impression.

Her biggest challenge? According [...]

May 27th, 2007 | Tags: , | Category: Uncategorized | 3 comments - (Comments are closed)