Kevin McGeary

Kevin McGeary is a copy-editor and writer based in Shenzhen, China. He also translates Chinese poems, stories and essays. He is a classical guitarist and writes and records songs in Mandarin.

Are public morals declining in China?

China has been soul searching after the release of video footage showing two van drivers running over the two year-old Yueyue and eighteen pedestrians nonchalantly leaving her for dead.

By Kevin McGeary

/ 25 Oct 2011

Chimerica: the rise of the wing nuts

Regardless of the differences between China and America, a parallel can be drawn between the two countries: the 'wing nuts' or aggressive xenophobes.

By Kevin McGeary

/ 15 Aug 2011

The negative side of positive thinking

The messianic nature of US presidential elections makes it unlikely that a winning candidate will promise anything but utopia. But reality can’t be bent at will.

By Kevin McGeary

/ 8 Aug 2011