Author Archives: Will Moss

Olympics mean a softer touch for foreign correspondents, maybe

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Will Moss

Ed Cody of the Washington Post’s Beijing bureau has written an interesting story on a new decree from the Chinese government that will grant foreign correspondents in China significantly more freedom in the months before and after the games. The … Continue reading →

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Just walking my pony, officer

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief has been watching with come concern the Beijing city government’s drive tocrack down on “stray dogs”. In the expansive interpretation of the authorities this means any unlicensed dog, any dog that contravenes the city’s 35cm height limit, or any … Continue reading →

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That western ghost festival

Posted on October 31, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief would like to wish all readers a happy Halloween. I’m a big fan of Halloween, and not just because I have wretched sweet tooth and rosy memories of childhood evenings spent sifting through pillowcases full of Reese’s Peanut Butter … Continue reading →

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The elephant in the newsroom

Posted on October 23, 2006 by Will Moss

Imagethief was interested to read in yesterday’s People’s Daily Online a brief articlereporting on a conference to address the problems that China’s international news organizations face in reaching foreign audiences. The discussion focused on how China is portrayed by services … Continue reading →

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Adventures in mucilage

Posted on September 18, 2006 by Will Moss

Every now and then, just when I think I’ve got this living in China thing totally handled, something spins out of control in a way that reminds me to maintain a little humility. On Friday that moment came when I … Continue reading →

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Dear lord, why not Paul Hogan?

Posted on September 6, 2006 by Will Moss

Or Yahoo Serious, for that matter? I was raised never to speak ill of the dead. Unfortunately that lesson, like so many others, didn’t really stick. So I thought I’d take a moment to reflect upon the early passing of … Continue reading →

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Foxconn shoots themselves, Apple in foot

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Will Moss

Note: This post consolidates three original posts on this topic that were published on consecutive days. It was also cross-posted on my CNET blog, published in 2006 and 2007. Part One: Foxconn shoots themselves, Apple in foot You may recall … Continue reading →

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The kid

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Will Moss

The kid had staked out a patch of sidewalk and was working the steady stream of locals and foreigners passing through. The limits of his territory were the entrance to a restaurant popular with foreigners and that of a convenience … Continue reading →

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Infernalture

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Will Moss

Apartment prices are down and my lease is up, so Imagethief has been looking for a new, larger apartment to accommodate himself, Mrs. Imagethief, two whiny cats and the various junk that has accumulated in the past two years. I … Continue reading →

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The trouble with English teachers

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Will Moss

AP ran an interesting article (via Peking Duck and Paper Tiger) on the perils of being an English teacher in China. I found it a fascinating read both because it strengthened my own reservations about the seedy Chinese black market … Continue reading →

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