There are many China experts talking about China, but most do not really understand China. Kishore Mahbubani is one of the few I would like to recommend who can talk about China with some understanding. His most recent book "Has China Won" generate quite a stir in Western academic circles and there were a few debates with other experts you can access in YouTube. He is a retired … [Read more...] about Has China Won by Kishore Mahbubani
Wither Hong Kong
Now the Western media has quiet down on events from Hong Kong I would like to put in my 2 cents from a totally different perspective. I have lived in Hong Kong for 2 years from 59' to 61' before immigrated to U.S.. I guess those demonstrators will continue to make noises to a dwindling audiences without any real objective other than the total withdrawal of the extradition bill … [Read more...] about Wither Hong Kong
Counter Narrative
When Trump raised tariffs and blame China for the impasse, China waste no time in issuing the "White Paper" in defending her position during the negotiation, and even CGTN anchor went on " Fox Business report " to debate Trisha Regan. Now this time of the year roll around with Western media trope out the usual suspects to attack China, the only response is silence. I understand … [Read more...] about Counter Narrative
Trade War and Trump
When 2016 election was in full swing I wrote that Hillary will be a good manager for the decline of U.S. while I fear Trump was unpredictable and fear war with Iran and North Korea. Instead now we have possible war with Iran and trade war with China. As most Chinese can predict that Liu He will not surrender to Trump demands and the full effect of tariff rise will be in effect … [Read more...] about Trade War and Trump
May 4, 2019
Yesterday was the centennial for the May 4th movement. China commemorates it with celebration and Xi's speech, and everybody else tried to lay claim to be successor for it, even NYT has an article trying to belittle China's achievement by saying today's China reminds him of warlords of 1920s China. So we as Chinese whether be in China or overseas Chinese culturally attached to … [Read more...] about May 4, 2019