Russia Today's Producer has a very thought-provoking take on the U.S.-China relations. It goes something like this. The true division is among the American elites. On one hand, the military industrial complex wants a fearsome and bogeyman China. On the other, "normal" industrial capitalists wanting more business for their constituents. "Human rights", "intellectual … [Read more...] about Russia Today on U.S. elites with respect to China: Military Industrial Complex vs. Rest of Industrial Capitalist
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“Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”
I was really moved by the following images, from Hunan Province's Chaping township where the region is hit by a severe cold storm. The images appeared today in China Daily, entitled, "Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves." … [Read more...] about “Pupils take up books, pens, and hand-stoves”
A changing China
Occasionally I sift through photos taken by friends who had recently been to China. This is a portrait of Mr. Zhang taken by my friend Ming while in Shanghai. (The same friend whose Tiananmen photo I used in a previous post.) In his words, this is the story behind the image: … [Read more...] about A changing China
Chinese scientists made breakthrough in nuclear technology increasing uranium efficiency 60 folds
Chinese scientists made breakthrough at the No.404 Factory of China National Nuclear Corp in the Gobi desert in remote Gansu province, enabling the re-use of spent uranium and increasing the efficiency of nuclear fuel by 60 folds. China's existing supply of uranium throughout China was estimated to last for 70 years. With this technology, China now forecasts the supply … [Read more...] about Chinese scientists made breakthrough in nuclear technology increasing uranium efficiency 60 folds
Warren Buffett weighs in on China; Three blames: “Government, Wallstreet, China”
Here is Warren Buffett talking to CNN Money about two months ago. I feel his basic message to the American people is right. I think he tried to stay away from the politics and offer a fairly optimistic view of the China-U.S. relationship. Quite a bit of ground covered in that short segment, actually. If one of my American friends ask me, I will provide basically the same … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett weighs in on China; Three blames: “Government, Wallstreet, China”