Results tagged “animation”

Have no idea what it means? Just watch the video and you'll understand. This lil' project was made by Daniyar Nusupal (达尼亚尔·努素甫艾力, aka Dani or 达尼), who's originally from Urumchi, Xinjiang and now works in Beijing. You can see more of his stuff on his site Dani.com.cn

Today's Links: China's animation industry, green shanzhai spirit, and abduction problems

  • China: “Destroy Japanese Anime!” [Sankaku Complex] "A recent comment by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao decrying the lack of Chinese anime has incited a flurry of online support, with Chinese net users vigorously denouncing Japanese anime."
  • Chinese Hunger for Sons Fuels Boys’ Abductions [NYTimes] "These and thousands of other children stolen from the teeming industrial hubs of China’s Pearl River Delta have never been recovered by their parents or by the police. But anecdotal evidence suggests the children do not travel far. Although some are sold to buyers in Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam, most of the boys are purchased domestically by families desperate for a male heir, parents of abducted children and some law enforcement officials who have investigated the matter say."
  • Bill Schiller on one man's quest [TheStar.com] "In China, noted designer and blogger Ai Wei Wei is on something of a lonely quest for justice. The Star's Bill Schiller explains, via Skype, from Beijing."

Freddie Mae, S&P, Lehman, Goldman, Nikkei and The Intern fight it out to be the ultimate Wall Street Fighter in this hilarious new video clip from the guys at CBFresh.

We chanced upon this mildly amusing "report" on counterfeits and piracy in China from Hoofy & Boo's News & Views which claims to be the first ever animated business television show. Apparently the show has been designed for serious entrepreneurs and investors. For more of their clips, click here.

This creative animated cartoon designed to take a reminiscent look back at what life was like growing up in China post-80's has struck a chord with many young people of that generation. We're sure you'll find some of the items posted towards the end of the video familiar too, wherever you're from.

From Al-Jazeera:

China is on course to join Japan and the US as a leader in the art of animation.

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