Today Li Na Wins French Open - and in the process becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam! … [Read more...] about Li Na Wins French Open – Becomes First Asian Woman To Win a Grand Slam
Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
Mongolian Protests
A casual glance of English news bulletins on the web reveal articles such as the following: China cracks down in Inner Mongolia to thwart protests (LA Times) China Clamps Down in Bid to Halt Mongolian Protests (WSJ) China must avoid force in Mongolia: Amnesty (AFP) I am dismayed at the tone of the coverage from the West. If a potentially socially explosive … [Read more...] about Mongolian Protests
Jim Hoge of Foreign Affairs Magazine on China
Jim Hoge has been the editor of Foreign Affairs magazine since 1992. He holds the Peter G. Peterson Chair at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is a director of Human Rights Watch and the Foundation for a Civil Society. He is also the chairman of the International Center for Journalists. He recently had this to say about China. … [Read more...] about Jim Hoge of Foreign Affairs Magazine on China
China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund
Despite wrestling with tremendous environmental problems associated with developing its economy, China has nevertheless been recognized as one of the top clean technology producers by World Wildlife Fund. This is not a small accomplishment on China's part and is a testament of the continuous effort and progress China is making in this important arena. According to this … [Read more...] about China Recognized as One of the Top Clean Technology Producers by World Wildlife Fund