Zbigniew Brzezinski is a well known political scientist and the media often gives him opportunities to voice opinions on foreign policy. How deserving is this accorded credibility? Well, though I have not read much from him, from the looks of this article he wrote in foreignpolicy it would appear that his competence as a expert on international affairs is grossly inadequate … [Read more...] about Brzezinski: Dangerously Wrong
Foreign Relations
Kenneth Lieberthal and Wang Jisi, “Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust”
In the Western discourse, it is extremely rare to see the 'Chinese' perspective. Whatever coverage about China that exists, they are generally something anti-government related. For example, at the moment the Western press seems to be drunk and indulgent on tabloidism with respect to the news of Bo Xilai recently relieved of his post as party chief in Chongqing municipality. On … [Read more...] about Kenneth Lieberthal and Wang Jisi, “Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust”
In Japan’s Shoes
In 2006, a high level meeting took place between Zhu Zhixin, vice chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, and Jun Hamano, vice minister for economic and fiscal policy (Cabinet Office) to discuss the consequence of the 1985 Plaza Accord where Japan was forced by the United States to rapidly increase the value of the Yen versus the USD. Many economists … [Read more...] about In Japan’s Shoes
Li Daguang: “Non-aligned” policy does not mean China cannot make friends
[This is a translation courtesy of Charles Liu of a recent Op-Ed by LI Daguang] 李大光：中国 “不结盟” 并不意味着不结交朋友 LI Daguang: China's "Non-aligned" Policy Does Not Mean She Cannot Make Friends 2012-02-27 08:34 摘要：结交朋友，特别是牢固的国家友好关系，有利于打破某些大国针对中国建立的包围圈。否则就会出现国家越来越强大了，朋友却越来越少了；国家越来越富裕了，但影响力却越来越小了。这是软实力不强的真实反映。 Abstract: Making friends, especially dependable international … [Read more...] about Li Daguang: “Non-aligned” policy does not mean China cannot make friends
Stan Abrams of China Hearsay – A Case of Pathological Bias?
I usually prefer to keep my posts on general, important issues - and not nit-pick on other bloggers. However, just as once in a while one is permitted to get drunk, I will indulge in a very short post here on Stan Abrams of China Hearsay. A few weeks ago, when China lost the WTO Appellate Body dealt China a blow in ruling that its practices on restricting exports of certain … [Read more...] about Stan Abrams of China Hearsay – A Case of Pathological Bias?