Author Archives: JWH

The only way to learn Mandarin Chinese [best basic resources for an English speaker]

LEARNING MANDARIN CHINESE [Best basic resources for an English speaker] by Jim Westhaven Short of going and living amongst Mandarin-speakers in China – and even then you’ll need some back-up material – we offer a list of bare necessities for starting to learn Mandarin from scratch. Mandarin Chinese has become a hot educational topic. If [...]
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Zhang Yimou’s 张艺谋 early films on DVD [best versions]

Zhang Yimou  张艺谋 early films on DVD [best versions, taking into account the quality of the transfer, the soundtrack, and a competitive retail price] by Jim Westhaven. We are analyzing these films from the perspective of their ability to shed light on China and Chinese society, rather than for their entertainment value. Zhang’s later films [...]
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