Beaminster have recalled Daniel Spiller, right, to the first XI Picture: GRAHAM HUNT PHOTOGRAPHY BEAMINSTER captain Ross Baker is seeking an improved batting display ahead of the trip to Marnhull in County Division One on Saturday (1.30pm). Baker’s men were skittled for 62 at the Memorial Ground as fellow promoted side Witchampton claimed an 85-run victory. There is some doubt over whether Saturday’s fixtures will go ahead with the current forecast projecting heavy rain throughout match day. Baker has opted to bolster his batting line-up for the contest, with second team captain Dan Spiller and batsman Dan Hillier replacing Ady Phillips and Ali Crawford.
Welcome back to Sinica after our New Year’s break. And what could headline our first podcast of the New Year but Egypt, where an unexpected political uprising has raised obvious parallels for China-watchers worldwide. Moving beyond the politics of protest, we also delve into the story of group-purchasing site Groupon, whose tongue-in-cheek Tibetan advertisement during the Super Bowl has tarnished the company’s image in China and damaged its largest strategic partnership in the country.
Joining Kaiser Kuo in our studio today is Jeremy Goldkorn, the founder and lead editor of Danwei. Our other participants include Gady Epstein, a Sinica recidivist and the Beijing Bureau Chief of
This week on Sinica, Jeremy Goldkorn, Gady Epstein, Will Moss, and David Moser join Kaiser to talk about the Guo Degang Affair. When a fight with the media at the famous comedian’s house became news, the incident sparked a week of heated public debate. This ended abruptly as authorities closed ranks, muzzled the outspoken comedian, and stepped-up an old-school campaign against the “three vulgarities.” Looking beyond the headlines, what does this tell us about the media in China and why does it matter?
On a different front, we also talk about the insidious phenomenon of China apologism. A lively debate over this topic has emerged in the Chinese blogosphere of late, especially regarding the controversial punditry of Shaun Rein. In an attempt to clear his name, Shaun joins us with an audio postcard and prompts a discussion of where the line should be drawn between presenting a nuanced perspective on China and defending the indefensible. When has someone simply gone too far?
Marvel Teases Ta-Nehisi Coates Black Panther Finale
Ta-Nehisi Coates’ run on
Black Panthercomes to an end in April s Black Panther #25, with art by Daniel Acuña and an epilogue with art by Brian Stelfreeze. The issue brings the epic “Intergalactic Empire of Wakanda” story to its close. Coates is a National Book Award winner and New York Times Best-Selling author who took over writing
Black Panther in 2016, beginning a transformative story redefining the Black Panther mythology for a new era. Black Panther #25 brings that five-year run to its end and sets up the next chapter of T Challa s story as part of the wider Marvel Comics universe.