I am sorry to say, WSJ has really gone to the extreme. On their "China" section, they have an article titled, "Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?" … [Read more...] about WSJ: to Indian "kids": Can Economic Sanctions Drive Democratic Change in China?
Archives for July 2009
(Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
The ethnic protests and clashes in China's westernmost region of Xinjiang on 5-6 July 2009 and the following days have caused around 200 deaths. The deadly violence, mainly between the Uyghur (and Muslim) population and the Han Chinese - but also involving the security forces killing some protesting Uyghurs, in circumstances that are not yet clear - has shocked and polarised … [Read more...] about (Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
News of the suicide of Chinese worker Sun Danyong last Thursday after his employer accused him of stealing an Apple iPhone prototype has caused quite a stir in Chinese media and online community. … [Read more...] about Chinese worker commits suicide after iPhone prototype goes missing
(Letter from TonyP4) China auto after Detroit
China is finally coming after Detroit from this WJS article http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124761586630042303.html Random thoughts. * With the recent bad quality problems of Chinese products, China really cannot establish a name brand outside China - at least for a while. It is a good way to buy a brand name. * Cost too much to build dealerships in foreign countries … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) China auto after Detroit
Chimerica: James Fallows & Niall Ferguson
This is the full session between Niall Ferguson and James Fallows at the recently held Aspen Ideas Festival. Allen had posted excepts and we promised you the complete discussion as soon as it became available. Niall Ferguson had coined the term "Chimerica" to describe the symbiotic relationship between the economies of China and the United States. He currently sees this … [Read more...] about Chimerica: James Fallows & Niall Ferguson