http://chinesepod.com. Jenny and John showed us just how much effort
goes into putting out their daily casts. With complete radio studios
and a full staff, it is no wonder they have such a huge fanbase. Their
western perspective on learning Chinese also plays a large role in
their success. 70% of their users come from America and John has
struggled through everything they have.
Later on, we stopped by the global powerhouse General Electric. Their
existence and growth is a clear indication of how American companies
can grow quickly in this environment. We were given free objects which
could only be described as stapler-like gadgets to play with. We were
told to figure out what they do. This type of thinking out of the box
is a signature of GE. We also saw the future of clean technology
through various interactive displays on their compound. The most
intriguing of which is a train from Shanghai to Tibet that can carry
passengers even though the weather is extreme.
Finally, we stopped by the house of Li Bin, a wealthy artist who had
been doing drawings since he was a red guard in China. Having a live
talk at a house was a nice change of pace. His daughter even came home
from Germany while he gave us a talk! His paintings were magnificent
and satirical. For instance, the one posted took him 2 years with some
assistants.
- James S.
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