Later this month will mark the 45th anniversay of French's diplomatic recognition of the People's Republic of China. I had not known that 45 years ago, France was the first major Western nation, despite stiff American opposition of that time, to recognize the People's Republic of China. I also had not known that - contrary to the faux paux spats that occurred between the two … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 45 Years of Modern Sino-French Relationship
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Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan Arrive in Taiwan!
Yesterday, the pair of Giant Pandas Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan finally arrived in Taiwan. More than just normal "diplomatic pandas," Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan's represents the culmination of much political wranglings between the Mainland and Taiwan that included formal rejections of the pandas in 2005 by ex-President Chen Shui Bian (now formally indicted for graver crimes, … [Read more...] about Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan Arrive in Taiwan!
China's 30-Year Journey of Reform and Opening Up
China's journey of reform and opening up over the last the last 30 years have definitely been, if nothing else, colorful and eventful. Last week, Chinese officials marked the 30 year anniversary of China's reforms and opening up with a series of meetings and speeches. … [Read more...] about China's 30-Year Journey of Reform and Opening Up
(Letter from BC) Can China Save American Automakers?
No, China will not buy GM, Ford or Chrysler. But there is another way - a scheme of division of labor in which the U.S. will focus on design and innovation while China on manufacturing efficiency. … [Read more...] about (Letter from BC) Can China Save American Automakers?
(Letter from Arctosia, Opposing Viewpoint) A country’s hurt feelings
Chinese Foreign Ministry recently described French President Sarkozy's meeting with the Dalai Lama as an act that would "gravely hurt the feelings of the Chinese people". It is the kind of phrase you are looking for in every Chinese official indignation - ok, feelings hurt, this isn't something good. However, this is the first time I actually didn't let it just pass, and asked … [Read more...] about (Letter from Arctosia, Opposing Viewpoint) A country’s hurt feelings