I claim to be on ‘workcation’ – on holiday abroad while working. Here’s one result. My oped on the lawyer who defends China’s supposed most notorious female serial killer Lao Rongzhi, a case that has fascinated China. Back in the 90s, Lao worked at a seedy bar where she lured rich men to her rented… Continue reading China’s supposed most notorious serial killer

The Spy Balloon Drama Last Saturday, Sky TV interviewed me about the spy balloon drama. I said I was almost certain that it was a spy balloon, instead of a civilian aircraft collecting weather data. Well, there is an airbase in Montana where the balloon was spotted, but I also made the point that all… Continue reading The Spy Balloon Drama

Yesterday I gave a talk to a Mizhuho, one of the megabanks of Japan, talking about my life, the Chinese New Year and the social transformation of China – all fitting into a 30 minutes talk. It was followed by 30 minutes Q&A, and a yummy dim sum lunch. All went well, I am pleased… Continue reading My talk to a Japanese bank