Jottings from the Granite Studio

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Updates on the Tibetan situation

March 16th, 2008 · 43 Comments

I’m still posting updates on events over at The Peking Duck and there is quite the conversation going on as well. Many sites, including The Opposite End of China and You Tube are down. Obviously journalists and foreigners in general are being denied access to affected areas. Members of the Tibetan community here in [...]

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Tags: Chinese politics · Life in China

Beijing and Baseball: Security, Ties, Taiwan, and “Take me out to the Ballgame”

March 16th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Some notes from Saturday’s Dodgers/Padres game here in Beijing.

Overall, we had a great time. It was a beautiful day for baseball. A little chilly and windy perhaps, but nice sunny skies.

Wukesong Baseball Stadium was not particularly impressive, but suitable for the purpose. It has an obvious “won’t be around in 2009″ feel with temporary [...]

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Tags: 2008 Olympics · Beijing Journal · Life in China · sports