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As mentioned in yesterday's show - we focus on the 'human flesh search engine', the online phenonenom in China where social groups track down individuals using online resources to be punished for their deeds.As mentioned in yesterday's show - we focus on the 'human flesh search... more
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With death tolls being now projected around 70,000, China enforces an 'entertainment ban' which adds another black mark to their 'oppresive regime' title, who has the money to do what, the contrast now faced for the Games and one word keeps coming up - 'control'.With death tolls being now projected around 70,000, China enforces an... more
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Chinese Students who made a short film during the quake were tracked down via China's 'human flesh search engine' and we forced to make a video apology.Chinese Students who made a short film during the quake were tracked down via... more
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[Part 2]
In Part 1, Abram, an American Expat living in Shanghai had just been sent to prison for a small crime, had his contacts taken away making everything a blur and been led to his cell where his 9 other cellmates would spent a week in a room the size of a master bedroom...[Part 2]
In Part 1, Abram, an American Expat living in Shanghai had just been sent... more
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In the midst of government accusations, this 4-part tale of a 26-year old caught in the rubble of a collapsed building is one to be proud of.
Watch the 4 videos in their order, as, as Shanghaiist states 'don't watch if you're not prepared to cry'.
A simply amazing story.In the midst of government accusations, this 4-part tale of a 26-year old caught in... more
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Today, all over China, airhorns blared from 14.28-14.31 in a quiet and standing honor to the lives lost in the recent earthquake. I took a camera to the main police station in the French Concession here in Shanghai and found it to have an underlying message of control. Today, all over China, airhorns blared from 14.28-14.31 in a quiet and standing honor... more
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(Part 1)
Think life here is easy - Aric's friend Abram might disagree, who just spent 7 days in a Chinese prison...for a 'crime' that might surprise you.(Part 1)
Think life here is easy - Aric's friend Abram might disagree, who... more
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As talked about in other 'Shanghai Diaries' shows, Chengdu locals are pointing the finger not at God, but man for the death of many schoolchildren.As talked about in other 'Shanghai Diaries' shows, Chengdu locals are... more
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The dreaded day comes to visit the P.S.B. on Mingsheng Lu - a place where visas are handed out or denied...The dreaded day comes to visit the P.S.B. on Mingsheng Lu - a place where visas are... more
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The new fear of dams possibly breaking could result in a bigger catastrophe than the original earthquake.The new fear of dams possibly breaking could result in a bigger catastrophe than the... more
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Japanese help and more are turned away at the airport, with the P.R.C. claiming it's 'not yet ripe' enough...Japanese help and more are turned away at the airport, with the P.R.C. claiming... more
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A tribute to those who lost their lives or loved ones, and the forces still trying to find those missing.
A tribute to those who lost their lives or loved ones, and the forces still trying to... more
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Local Chengdu residents blame shoddy construction for the collapse of school buildings.
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Shock turns to anger in the quake aftermath with locals pointing the fingers at those responsible for the 'tofu' texture of the school's that have collapsed. An insulting amount of disaster relief is given by Bush, more worries over terrorism during the Games and in less than half an hour, I find out if I get to stay in the country or leave.
Must be a Wednesday.Shock turns to anger in the quake aftermath with locals pointing the fingers at those... more
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Follow up from the 1st post about the best blog to follow - in this, they cover the 2nd day of updates from around China.Follow up from the 1st post about the best blog to follow - in this, they cover the... more
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Local bloggers at Shanghaiist.com have been updating non-stop since the earthquake first hit.
Here is the link to the first 24 hours of reports (both in Chinese and English).Local bloggers at Shanghaiist.com have been updating non-stop since the earthquake... more
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A few shots from a little bit more than 24 hours after the first earthquake near Chengdu; the 2nd hit around 5.40pm today and another is expected soon.
Some very adult content is shown.A few shots from a little bit more than 24 hours after the first earthquake near... more
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[This is to accompany the Shanghai Diaries - May 10th show]
Before sh*t hit the fan, Archie came on the show to talk about how the Bjork fallout basically killed what was left of a live music scene.
Hands down one of the best interviews I've ever had on the show.[This is to accompany the Shanghai Diaries - May 10th show]
Before sh*t hit the... more
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We were originally going to wait to post these until after our visa came through, but should it not, I'd have to leave within 24 hours and want to get as much as possible up. In this show, we talk with Archie Hamilton of Split-Works, the only independent music promoter in town who, up until a few months ago was well on his way to revolutionizing the music scene here...but times have changed.
For more, see the accompanying post with his guest appearance on Aric's Shanghai Nightlife Podcast.
[Note: he's a strong quiet type, so you might have to turn it up a little - well worth it!]We were originally going to wait to post these until after our visa came through, but... more
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24 hours after the quake and chaos turns to shock - while quite a way from Chengdu, there are still plenty of families affected here. The 'Quake Bureau' goes under fire and removes the previous statement squashing rumors of an earthquake hitting, little hope for the 900 kids trapped underneath a school and Carrefour donates 2 million rmb.24 hours after the quake and chaos turns to shock - while quite a way from Chengdu,... more
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