Hot Links: Sissy Boys, Shakira, Susan Boyle, Lebron and Lepers
ShanghaiDaily.com pontificates on China’s effeminate males
“IT'S surprising but true: In a male-dominated society where many people still want boy babies, boys lag far behind girls academically and they're turning into sissies. Tan Weiyun reports on bashful boys.”
MICGadget looks back at the past year’s subway hijinks “In Nanjing subway, all passengers were stunned when a hot chick was performing pole dancing in the train. This girl had given a name called “Miss Pole” after performing a couple of pole dancing moves but she was stopped by the staffs of the subway since her actions would disturb the passengers.”
Digicha wonders if Chinese will become the dominant language on the net
“TheNextWeb has posted an intriguing infographic showing that Chinese may become the dominant language used on the Internet within 5 years. Before panicking, Anglophiles should keep in mind that it will be a lot longer before China/Chinese account for the majority of business conducted online (as measured by revenues). And as a commenter on TheNextWeb asks, where does India fit into this chart?”
Maydaily says that Susan Boyle and Shakira are coming to China
“Not only is Jiangsu Satellite TV insisting that Susan Boyle will dress in a traditional Chinese qipao and sing on its New Year’s Eve special, but it announced today that Shakira will also perform on the same stage. The performance contract signed by Susan Boyle, provided by Jiangsu Satellite TV. On its Sina Weibo microblog, a short video clip is embedded showing Shakira asking the audience to stay tuned for her live performance on the TV channel.”
The Global Times profiles the founders of Jenny Lou’s
"For many expat Beijingers, this is the tale behind their shopping basket filled with the imported goodies and the local veggies that make this city a cozier home. When Wang Jianping (Jenny), 48, married Lu Xudong, 47, in 1986 they sealed their union for love and for business. In 20 years, the duo transformed a small stall with a single delivery trike into the Jenny Lou eight-store empire. In a rare interview, the couple told how their supermarkets successfully outlived demolition, family deception and heightened competition to cater to foreigners and revamp the traditional Chinese mode of shopping."
NiuBBall wonders if Lebron James’s move to Miami was motivated by China “As we approach 2011, LeBron James and The Decision are kind of old news. His move to south Florida to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh has been prodded and analyzed from every conceivable (and unconceivable) angle, with people from all walks of life contributing to the merciless beatdown of a once well-liked and respected athlete. He did it for the rings. He did it for the friends. He did it so he could live in South Beach. He did it so he could win rings while living in South Beach with his friends. He did it for… China?”
Slate.com describes what life is like inside a Chinese leper colony
“China has pledged to improve living conditions for the 20,000 leprosy sufferers living in its 600 state-run colonies. The country will consolidate the residents in 100 dedicated areas to offer better facilities and medical treatment. What's life like in a Chinese leper colony?”
