If Deng Xiaoping is asked this question today, despite the incredible progress China has made in the last three decades, I'd expect him to say "no!" Besides the cat quote, Deng has a number of other ones which are less well known in the West. He said, "keep a cool head and maintain a low profile." In fact, this quote is particularly important today, as a "Red Scare" seems to … [Read more...] about The 21st Century the Chinese Century or No?
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“Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move, version 1.1
Few months ago I made a post, titled, "“Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move," where I talked about the phenomenon of massive urbanization that is taking place in China due to the current ongoing industrial revolution. A Chinese official has recently forecasted within the next three decades, urbanization will further reduce rural … [Read more...] about “Father’s Prairie, Mother’s River” – the feelings of one billion people on the move, version 1.1
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong, published an essay in the Journal of Contemporary China in 2001 entitled, "The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes." It is rare to find something in the English language that articulates so well the Chinese perspective on such a big topic. He addressed all key concerns related to this rise. He also offers a view from the Chinese … [Read more...] about Tsinghua University Professor, Yan Xuetong: “The Rise of China in Chinese Eyes”
The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?
[Edit 2/20/2010] People do not remember now, but back in 2007 and 2008, Chinese toys companies were the butt of high profile highly politicized investigations for manufacturing unsafe toys; after formal investigation it turned out most of the recalls were due to fault of U.S. designers - not Chinese manufacturers. "Made in China" was under attack in the U.S. and a target of … [Read more...] about The U.S. witch hunt against Toyota, and a lesson for foreign corporations?
Happy New Year, Chen Shui-Bian?
As the Chinese New Year approaches, I think I should write some lighter posts. So here is something funny I stumbled across on WSJ's China Realtime Report: … [Read more...] about Happy New Year, Chen Shui-Bian?