Two weeks ago, Henry Kissinger's new book "On China" went on the shelf. I have the honor of being asked recently to review the book. Henry Kissinger - preeminent American political scientist, diplomat, National Security Advisor and later concurrently Secretary of State in the administrations of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford - requires no introduction. So I'll go … [Read more...] about Book Review: On China, By Henry Kissinger
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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Charlie Rose
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan were on Charlie Rose May 9, 2011, and I highly recommend a viewing of their conversation (about 40 minutes). Vice Premier Wang (via interpreter) categorically said that the trade imbalance is not related to the currency issue. Geithner basically agreed, though noting currency valuation is "important." … [Read more...] about Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Charlie Rose
Full Text of the Third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog Closing Remarks
Following the video is the full text of the joint closing remarks to the third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog (S&ED) by Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo. I have highlighted where the leaders mentioned specific areas of progress. … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog Closing Remarks
100,000 Strong Initiative taking baby steps
In the current Strategic and Economic Dialog between U.S. and China, Secretary Clinton reiterated the importance of the 100,000 Strong Initiative. According to the Institute of International Education, there are ten times more Chinese students studying in the U.S. than the other way around. The initiative is to raise the number of Americans studying in China to 100,000 in … [Read more...] about 100,000 Strong Initiative taking baby steps
Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an “F” grade for parenting
Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an "F" grade for parenting. He is the richest and has the neighborhood's gangsters loyal to him. What do you do? He has even molested some children in your neighborhood. There is a reason why the annual "Country Reports on Human Rights Practices" by the United States is formulated by the Department of State. It is a foreign … [Read more...] about Imagine your obnoxious neighbor giving you an “F” grade for parenting