Economy Dec 12 ‘Mo Money Mo Development’: Applying China’s economy to P. Diddy Fulbright Scholar and comedian Jesse Appell has been our far-flung correspondent in China this year. Most recently, he appeared on the Business Desk writing about China's theme song, exposing the economic desperation underlying the country's avid consumption. But he's…
Economy Jul 17 China’s Theme Song: Can I Swap GDP for Disposable Diapers? Disposable income growth for Chinese urban households slowed over the second quarter compared to last year. Photo courtesy of Carlos Barria/Reuters via Getty Images. Paul Solman: In economic data released Monday, China's economy grew just 7.5 percent in…
Economy Jul 17 China’s Theme Song: Can I Swap GDP for Disposable Diapers? Disposable income growth for Chinese urban households slowed over the second quarter compared to last year. Photo courtesy of Carlos Barria/Reuters via Getty Images. Paul Solman: In economic data released Monday, China's economy grew just 7.5 percent…
Economy Apr 10 Self-Censorship on Chinese TV: An American Comedian’s Experience Fulbright fellow Jesse Appell's "Gangnam Style" parody was subject to censorship when he was asked to perform on Chinese television. A note from Paul Solman: Jesse Appell is a young humorist, fluent in Mandarin, studying stand-up comedy in Beijing this…
Economy Apr 10 Self-Censorship on Chinese TV: An American Comedian’s Experience By Jesse Appell Fulbright fellow Jesse Appell's "Gangnam Style" parody was subject to censorship when he was asked to perform on Chinese television. A note from Paul Solman: Jesse Appell is a young humorist, fluent in Mandarin, studying stand-up comedy…