Chlim01 is concerned about the risk of oil spills on the Mekong river after reading a report that is talking about China using Mekong river to ship oil to its south western province of Yunnan. Mekong river originates in China and flows through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The rivers supports millions of people in these countries.
Photographer Damoncoulter presents some pictures of the Secondhand Book Fair in Shimbashi (Tokyo).
In the heart of the Tokyo business district, the fair (held in middle November) was mostly attended by “salarymen” looking for rare pieces of literature to read on the way home.
China Hush has a blog post on a new selection system adopted by Peking university to pick up talented students.
Cochina posts a series of videos showing yesterday's protest against the construction of garbage incinerator in Guangzhou Panyu. ESWN has translated the details of the protest.
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Taiwan: Science park expansion dispute
- I didn't notice that at first sight.
Thanks for kindly remind :)
- Thanks for the correction, done. :)
- Environment should not be sacrificed because of industrial development.
If the whole Taiwan ...
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