2006- China Essay Anthology

Author: Yan Leshan
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: "Visiting Du Fu's Thatched Cottage," "Mencius as a Contemporary Critic in 2005," "Zhu De as the Leading Figure," "The Return of the 'Spherical Typical'," "Why Ma Yinchu Enjoyed High Reputation in the Economic Circle," "Xu Jinglei, This Is Not Your Fault," and more. Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Tsang Tsan-tang's "Stepping Out of the Reception House," which is a "letter from home" he wrote to the people of Hong Kong. Of course, not speaking to the "subjects" in the role of a "parent," but sincerely sharing his feelings after serving as the Chief Executive for over a year. "The true meaning of the experience is that those in power should not remain aloof and must not look down upon the common people with elite arrogance, ruling from above." He expressed his desire to "be with the people" and earnestly asked, "When you see me eating braised beef noodles in a tea restaurant, please don’t doubt in your hearts, ‘Is this really Tsang Tsan-tang?’ Give me a nod! In a place like Hong Kong, if you put on a show with an outward appearance of looseness but inward tight security and vigilance, aren’t you just asking for public and media criticism? Comparing his 'letter from home' with the typical speeches of a 'Grand Minister' or TV news reports, we can gain many insights.
"The Pre-arranged Will of Cartoonist Liao Bingxiang," this short piece vividly portrays the personality of a master and a master of personality. Reading the will, one can imagine his character—full of profound life philosophies and without hesitation or reservation in expressing contempt and disdain for social ills, especially the rigid, state-centric hierarchical system with Chinese characteristics.