It’s been a couple months since our first Group Writing Project, and as it was quite successful, we feel it’s time for round two. The topic this time is “China: Love It ~ Hate It“.
We’re big fans of the dao and the wacky balance therein here at Lost Laowai, and as such wanted to offer a chance for the China blogsphere to delve into the things they both love and hate most about this country.
There’s no limit on the number of things you can list, or the depth to which you explore them - however, we do ask that for every yang you have a yin (and who doesn’t like a good bit of yin?).
What we mean to say is if you’ve sat down and come up with 100 things you dislike about China, we’d like you to challenge yourself to find 100 things you love as well.
For anyone not familiar with what Group Writing Projects are all about, perhaps an explanation is in order. Basically, GWPs are a good way for blogs of a semi-related niche to come together and create a focused amount of content on a particular topic, while also increasing exposure for all blogs that take part.
It’s a chance for lesser known blogs to get some exposure, and also for all involved to discover new and interesting blogs to read.
To participate, here is the process to follow:
1. Write a “China: Love It ~ Hate It” post
- Check to see if other submissions have been posted for concepts or ideas.
- Feel free to add, subtract or modify this idea - be as creative as you can. As long as it sticks to the theme, it’s fine.
- You can write it in any form you like (songs, poems, rants, humorous posts, as told by fecal art, anything you want). We only ask that you stick with the concept of balance between love and hate.
- Come up with a snazy title for the post that might attract some interest from other readers. You are not required at all to use the “China: Love it ~ Hate it” title, but are welcome to if you wish.
2. Let us know when it’s done.
- Once you’ve posted your story, simply fire us off an e-mail (Contact in the top menu bar) with the following information:
Title of Post, Post’s Link, Your name (or online alias) - The deadline for this group writing project is Monday, October 1st.
- You don’t have to link back to this post - but it might be a good way to get others involved and help this project grow. And we’d sure appreciate it :-).
- Additionally, you are more than welcome to use the GWP graphic above in your post. Simply download it, or just link to it from here.
3. What happens next?
- I’ll be doing a “daily” post of submissions on here. Additionally, I will also be adding your post to a central “China: Love it ~ Hate it” submission list to make it easy for everyone to view all the posts related to this group writing project.
- The final list will be posted next Tuesday, October 2nd.
4. Don’t be shy - get around.
- This is where you take over. Be sure to check out the other submissions and see what people love and hate about China. Leave comments and make connections with other Sinosphere bloggers.
- There is no formal ‘judging’ as this is not a competition. Instead, I suggest perhaps you can surf through the submissions at the end of the week and list the one(s) on your blog you feel were the best and share the linky linky love.
If you’ve any questions, please contact us or simply leave a comment here. I look forward to reading what you come up with.
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September 24, 2007
3:59 pm
On it, but a little disappointed that no one responded to a similar group writing project: Why do you love China? - maybe next time group writing projects should all be published here. It’s good to have balance, though, and will be more interesting to see responses to this GWP.
At least I’ve got the first part done… now to think of five things I don’t like about China…
September 24, 2007
10:19 pm
Can’t wait to see what you guys dredge up about China
September 26, 2007
5:54 pm
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September 27, 2007
2:40 pm
October 1?? But, my mom is sick, my friend needs me to go to the hospital with her, I am expecting a very important call and I have important family business that day which is probably a national holiday somewhere. Can I turn it in late on a piece of toilet paper and you re-type it?? I am terribly sorry. I feel I am about to cry now.
BTW: I think you are cute: Do you have MSN Messenger?
September 27, 2007
2:54 pm
@Lonnie: Your assignment has been changed to “Why NOT to spend so much time hanging out with 18-year-old students”. And MSN Messenger? C’mon - I’m QQqute.
September 28, 2007
6:38 am
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September 28, 2007
7:49 am
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September 28, 2007
3:12 pm
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September 29, 2007
12:12 pm
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December 16, 2007
11:21 am
my grandparents would be rolling over in their graves if thay were alive.the chinese killed americans in korea and their lives ment nothing to the people in power in america today,i will never support any comunist power who uses slavery and unfair practices to get rich.shame on any american who supports this kind of thing.
June 7, 2008
5:50 am
The previous post cited Chinese killing Americans in Korea, what about Vietnamese killing Americans or Japanese. Are we to continue to hate the people of other countries due to the failed policies of their past governments? Americans had better get used to “China”, they already own more of our debt instruments than any country, except for Japan possibly. The USA had their century, this will be China’s and possibly beyond.
August 9, 2008
10:25 am
I wish I could say I love China, however, I can’t. I’m sure everyone has a list of reasons why not to like China, for me it has been the resent visa’s pulled from some of our amazing Olympians. China is a communist, horrible country and someone needs to stop them! While that person’s at it, make sure to take care of Iraq, Iran, Russia, Korea, and any other country that want to do harm to their people or anyone else! Thank you!!
August 11, 2008
7:40 pm
While I can find a few things to like about
China(It’s long,rich History,Orange Beef/Chicken
with rice and,of course,some of the Women,for
the most part,I really hate it.Along with being
a communist nation,they’re also one of the
Worst oppressors of the Common people.Plus,I
heard that families can only have 1 Daughter.
Any more Daughters must be murdered by the
“offending” parents.Then,of course is their
persacutions of people wanting to practice
Christianity in China.Many caught are executed
ultimately after being tortured.And how can we
forget about the oppressing of Tibet?
And now,early in the Olympics,an American
couple were violently attacked by a crazed
Chinese guy.The man died on the spot and his
wife went through 8 hours of surgery to save
her Life.I believe they were parents of an
Olympian.This country may quote Confucius,but
they don’t live by his Good philosophies.
August 11, 2008
7:50 pm
@Kevin: I’d like to be the first to say that you’re an idiot. Scratch that, I can’t possibly be the first to say it.
I’m going to assume you’re just an ignorant troll, and leave it at that.
August 12, 2008
6:18 pm
And I’m going to presume you’re a Communist!
There other things I didn’t mention.Like,for
example,the practice of Harvesting human organs
from executed and still living people.Even people
executed for their organs,who did no crimes.And
let’s not forget they also kill & eat their pet
cats & dogs.Perhaps because the Communist government in China leaves them destitute &
desperate or because these animals are considered
a delicacy there.
To top it all off,when 9/11 happened almost
7 years ago,the Chinese applauded and cheered!
And yet,you still want to call me names on their behalf.That is something a Real Troll would do!
October 18, 2008
4:19 pm
Oh,my god !I cannot see what you said.China is not as you said.I am a Japanese.I have gone China for 5 years.I think China is the best country in the world.
October 18, 2008
9:30 pm
I live in Shen Yang in Liao Ning Province.Indeed,in China nowaday,there is really not a little people hate the Communist government because of Government corruption.May be they are right.I think One-party dictatorship is not good,there is no competition,there is no progress. I just finished my high school and am going to Australia to study.In china, students no matter how old you are,if you can speak,you have to study.I hate that! Students just remember some facts just for exam! the education just destroy our curiosity and creativity. my dream is to be a good doctor, but i failed exam,so i have no chance to be forever
Thank you for such a good assessment of China Sherry.