Today, President Obama made a few remarks on the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue and the importance such talks can have on further positive development of the relationship between the American and Chinese people. Here is an excerpt: Last summer, I was proud to welcome many of you to the White House as our two countries launched this Strategic and Economic … [Read more...] about Obama: U.S. and China will develop a positive, constructive, and comprehensive relationship
Analysis
As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
Yelp has been the target of lawsuits recently. For example, according to this WSJ report: Nine small businesses have joined a lawsuit accusing local business review start-up Yelp Inc. of extortion and fraudulent business practices. The newest plaintiffs were officially added Tuesday in an amended complaint filed by two law firms.... The new plaintiffs include a Chicago … [Read more...] about As Yelp Looks to Stop Extorting Money from Business Owners, will Google Follow Suit?
A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition
Last week, I ran across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about the stumbles Bill Gates' venerable $700 million effort to help eradicate Polio has taken in Africa. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recognized as the largest charitable institution in history and perhaps the most important as well. Time Magazine recognized Bill and Melinda as the Most … [Read more...] about A More Holistic Approach to Improving the Human Condition
Qiao Xinsheng: “How to improve China’s image”
China Daily recently carried an opinion piece by professor and director, Qiao Xinsheng, of the Social Development Research Center at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, titled, "How to improve China's image" [on the world stage.] He was reacting to a an article on the Singapore based Lianhe ZaoBao calling on Chinese leaders to more aggressively defend China's image … [Read more...] about Qiao Xinsheng: “How to improve China’s image”
Translation: Chinese Humanitarian Chen Guang Biao and Fellow Air Travellers Donate to Earthquake Victims
[Originally published on Foolsmountain] The stories out of Qinghai tell thousands of tragedies but also many small acts of heroism. Since the story is developing, with people still being saved, and since I am not on the ground: I will refrain from writing or commenting on the disaster. However, I will try to translate small stories here and there in the coming weeks to give … [Read more...] about Translation: Chinese Humanitarian Chen Guang Biao and Fellow Air Travellers Donate to Earthquake Victims