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About JohnnyC

Johnny C is a self-described Accidental Asian American: born in California and raised in Hong Kong and Manila, he spends his days traveling as a freelancer for various NGOs in development and human rights. An idealist and adventurer, his travels are both for work and fun, while sharing stories through his pictures, videos, and writing. When he's not dance-walking to indie rock songs on his iPod in cities around the world, he's usually got himself engrossed in a science fiction novel traversing the portals of reality.

Anti-Japanese Sentiment In China & Korea Over Disputed Territory Results In Misdirected Racist Acts

Posted on August 23, 2012 by JohnnyC

The recent sourness between the People’s Republic of China and Japan has resulted in an angry mob overturning cars and attacking the Japanese restaurant, Tokugawa, in Guangdong province’s city of Shenzhen. The mob was infuriated by Japan’s unfurling of its … Continue reading →

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Singapore Insists On Making Bad Music Video To Make Up For Low Birth Rates

Posted on August 14, 2012 by JohnnyC

Singapore has had some “unique” music videos over the years, but this new one spotted on YouTube in light of Singapore’s national day on 9 August seeks to address some serious social issues: extremely low birth rates.

Posted in Current Events, DUDE WTF ASIA, Observations, WTF | 2 Comments

The Philippines, Its “Worst Flooding in Three Years” And More Lies

Posted on August 13, 2012 by JohnnyC

[Author’s note: The following gonzo piece below is not meant to offend; it is meant to inform readers of things that do offend the sensibilities of concerned human beings. This account is as experienced first-hand from being in Manila for … Continue reading →

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Innocent Muslims Are Getting Killed in Burma, But Few Will Talk About It

Posted on August 10, 2012 by JohnnyC

http://youtu.be/-X_Y1PL-eTA I leave it to one of our colleagues here to write about the recent Wisconsin Sikh Temple incident as I focus on something I find myself disgusted over, an unforgiving disgust directed mainly at myself for not speaking up … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, History, Observations, Politics | 3 Comments

Zambian Miners Kill Chinese Manager & Facetious Thoughts About China As A Superpower

Posted on August 8, 2012 by JohnnyC

Zambian miners have killed a Chinese manager and injured a second by pushing a trolley into him, over a wage dispute on 4 August. The incident took place in southern Zambia, and is a result of significantly lower wages and … Continue reading →

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Vietnamese Man Builds His Own Batpod

Posted on August 7, 2012 by JohnnyC

You don’t have to be a billionaire playboy to have nice toys like Batman does, you just have to be like Macgyver and use whatever you have to make it. Sighted earlier this week on YouTube, a Vietnamese man has … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Entertainment, Movies | 1 Comment

China Aims To Land On The Moon In 2013

Posted on August 6, 2012 by JohnnyC

Xinhua, China’s state media, has reported recently that Beijing plans to land on the moon by the second half of 2013. This isn’t a surprise for China, who has had space ambitions that have placed taikonauts (Chinese word for astronauts) … Continue reading →

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Yes, This Is A Real Pet Shop & Grooming Salon In Manila

Posted on July 26, 2012 by JohnnyC

Take a walk behind the building of Metrowalk, located in Manila’s Pasig area, and you’ll see this sign, which, at a distance, might give you the wrong idea of what they’re all about. Unless of course, you really are into … Continue reading →

Posted in DUDE WTF ASIA, WTF | 1 Comment

The 5 Types Of Asian American Expats In Asia You Don’t Want to Be

Posted on July 17, 2012 by JohnnyC

There are some times when I’m happier being amongst my Third Culture Kid crowd than I am amongst the Asian American crowd. Having grown up in Manila and Hong Kong, spent extended time in Bangkok and Singapore, and now currently … Continue reading →

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Suwon, Korea Gets Theme Park For Toilets

Posted on July 6, 2012 by JohnnyC

The city of Suwon, Korea has a museum dedicated to the one place where even the Kaiser must sit down: the toilet. Yes, you read that correctly: there is a museum and public park dedicated to toilets in Korea. At … Continue reading →

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Have Internet Connection, Will Be Asian American

Posted on July 3, 2012 by JohnnyC

Every time I’m overseas in Manila, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and as of the past couple weeks, Jakarta, I always get asked by people “What is Asian American culture? What makes it so distinct from the rest of America?” Having grown … Continue reading →

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Bizarre KKK Painting Shows Chinese Restaurant’s Hubris In Jakarta

Posted on July 2, 2012 by JohnnyC

I know a lot of restaurant owners pride themselves on distinguishing their menu selection from other establishments, but this photo I saw of one Chinese chain in a Jakarta shopping mall seems to take this a step further. In this … Continue reading →

Posted in DUDE WTF ASIA, Food & Drink, WTF | 1 Comment