Archives for January 2011
An Anti-Interventionist Looks at China
Once in a while, I run across an article that resonates deep with me. Most discussion of China in the mainstream press, especially the left-liberal press, focuses on China’s “human rights” record, or freedom of press and speech, or labor issues, or family planning policies. One may argue endlessly about those matters. But they are China’s internal affairs, and for a genuine … [Read more...] about An Anti-Interventionist Looks at China
the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
During Obama's 2010 visit to China, he announced the "100,000 Strong Initiative," a program to get 100,000 American students studying in China within the next few years. China was supportive and announced a matching 10,000 "bridge scholarships" program paying for 10% of the program's American student in-country studying expenses. Coinciding with Chinese President Hu's … [Read more...] about the “100,000 Strong Initiative”
U.S. President Obama formally welcomes President Hu
This came directly from the U.S. White House blog. First thought that came to mind is we should avoid the media and go directly to the source more to get a more rational understanding of our world. Here is a formal take from the White house on the "U.S.-China Commercial Relations" and economic issues. … [Read more...] about U.S. President Obama formally welcomes President Hu
China Showcase in Times Square
(Video of actual 60-second footage at qq.com here.) … [Read more...] about China Showcase in Times Square