Donald Trump has taken over the presidency and Obama's foreign policy has taken to the scrapheap. Many other presidents try to aim to use their goodwill to set an example as a world power by Obama is just trying too much to impose America's will over other countries at the same time, namely China and Russia, that ultimately backfired and made China and Russia less dependent on … [Read more...] about Obama’s Foreign Policy, World Less Safe and America not a Shining Beacon to the World.
Archives for January 2017
Interesting Trip Journal by Canadian Traveler to China
Here is the link to an interesting trip journal by a Canadian recently traveling to China. Many good points and food for thoughts. Political - sure, but in a raw, intelligent, sincere, and honest way. I hope you enjoy! … [Read more...] about Interesting Trip Journal by Canadian Traveler to China
白卷英雄”与“亿万富翁”：谁才是真正的张铁生？ Who’s the Real Zhang Tiesheng?
I was scanning stories on guancha.cn, suddenly a headline triggered my curiosity. " Who's the most beautiful stock sold ( reduction of ownership sale) person?". Upon reading the article, I decided to investigate further and searched Wikipedia. There are only short articles about him, but on the Chinese Wikipedia, it is more detailed. When I was a child in grade school, I was a … [Read more...] about 白卷英雄”与“亿万富翁”：谁才是真正的张铁生？ Who’s the Real Zhang Tiesheng?
How Americans Are Looking at the Russian Hacks All the Wrong Way
It is clear now that while the 2016 U.S. election may be over, much of the bitter rancor remains. The latest controversy now swirls over how long-time foe Russia may have hijacked America's election to secure a Trump presidency. Americans seem to be transfixed by this latest treachery, with President Obama promising retributions, but Trump warning against politicizing … [Read more...] about How Americans Are Looking at the Russian Hacks All the Wrong Way
In US’s Consumption Economy, Tariffs are just pointless Government Accounting Tricks
First, a simple case of fact of what happens to a massive tariff against Chinese made products. In 2011, US imposed a massive tariff against Chinese made solar panels and cells. In 2013, EU followed with a 50% tariff against Chinese made solar panels and cells. In order to "keep US and EU solar companies competitive against unfair dumping". Now, 3-6 years after that, … [Read more...] about In US’s Consumption Economy, Tariffs are just pointless Government Accounting Tricks