This time I won't post any of the incredibly dramatic pictures & graphs showing the effects of the 'largest human migration' that is routinely taking place around Chinese New Year.
I'm quite sure many of you have already seen the nightmarish photos depicting thousands of stranded travellers in Guangdong province or other places in China. Just let me wish you all the best for the Year of the Monkey instead.
If you want to know more about the auspicious year of the monkey and the various political and other intricacies it may bring for the Chinese (and, probably, the rest of the world), read Geremie Barmé's (Australian Centre on China in the World / independent scholar) recently posted article '2016: The Golden Monkey 金猴, a Year to Remember'.
Reflecting on the country's troublesome last century and the upcoming year of the 'Golden Monkey', Barmé lists major historical incidents that may, or may not, be commemorated during the year 2016.
Artfully connecting modern Chinese history and the heavy psychological and political burden it entails with contemporary politics in the PR China, he concludes his insightful and beautifully illustrated essay: 'This Year of the Monkey has been over a century in the making.'
Artfully connecting modern Chinese history and the heavy psychological and political burden it entails with contemporary politics in the PR China, he concludes his insightful and beautifully illustrated essay: 'This Year of the Monkey has been over a century in the making.'
May all of you have a peaceful, healthy, prosperous and exciting New Year!
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