Took me a while, but I finally found the text of the U.S. - Hong Kong Extradition Treaty (1997) from the U.S. Government Printing Office. A copy of the pdf is provided below. The Senate Notes here provides a good summary of (and background information surrounding) the treaty. … [Read more...] about U.S. – Hong Kong Extradition Treaty (1997)
Foreign Relations
A proper perspective on Sino-Russian relations
In light of President Xi's latest visit to Russia, it would be appropriate to provide a nuanced perspective to the current state of Sino-Russian relations. It is understandably difficult for the western media to deliver this kind of nuance; this difficulty stems not only from western biases against both Russia and China that obstructs objective analysis, but also the … [Read more...] about A proper perspective on Sino-Russian relations
Kissinger’s “On China” – not quite a book review
Instead of a proper review, this is more like a sketch of the thoughts which struck me while reading Henry Kissinger’s On China. In the past, writers were often individuals who saw things differently. Being different helped them to highlight alternative perspectives and popular social ills. Once in a while, they turned out to be right, and even listened to; and their visions … [Read more...] about Kissinger’s “On China” – not quite a book review
The Irrational, Racist Fear of China
(This article is published here with permission from the author. His bio and links are at the bottom of the article. In sharing this article, he writes, "I am particularly happy that the piece will address Chinese readers. It had already been translated to Italian and Spanish; plenty of support for China coming from Latin America. All the best, Andre") [Update 20130109: In … [Read more...] about The Irrational, Racist Fear of China
Abigail Washburn: Building US-China relations … by banjo
As Abigail Washburn shows us with her banjo and music, it's actually really easy to connect with the Chinese and yet be so captivating. What an awesome soul! When America throws her weight around with petty politics, she is squandering her privileged position to affect our world towards greater good. Judging from the audiences response, I guess I am encouraged her message … [Read more...] about Abigail Washburn: Building US-China relations … by banjo