The Fall of the Berlin some 20 years ago is again on the mind of many. According to the NYTimes, "[t]he historical legacy of 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell and the cold war thawed, is as political as the upheavals of that decisive year." For many in the West, the events of 1989 represents the ultimate triumph of the West over East - of democratic, capitalistic liberalism over … [Read more...] about The Fall of the Berlin Wall on our Mind…
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Psst … is China a currency manipulator and cause of the world financial crisis?
According to an op-ed by Paul Krugman in the NY Times today, China is not only a currency manipulator, but also a cause of the world financial crisis. I usually have some respect for Mr. Krugman, so I'll try to take his op-ed seriously. … [Read more...] about Psst … is China a currency manipulator and cause of the world financial crisis?
(Letter) Translation: Carbon Trading Prelude To Low Carbon Economy
Below is a short article on China's state of Clean Development Mechanism(CDM) under Kyoto Protocol, and future of China's low carbon, green development: http://www.epciu.com/Html/0908/17/3471B33FF1937070.html Carbon Trading Prelude To Low Carbon Economy Environmental China, 8/17/2009 (Carbon trading market is a hopeful prelude to "low carbon economy". Beijing Environmental … [Read more...] about (Letter) Translation: Carbon Trading Prelude To Low Carbon Economy
(Letter) China’s sustainable forestry, biomass industry, green development efforts
Recently there have been some discussion on China's rapid development, industrialization, increased pollution and destruction of environment such as deforestation. Not being knowledgeable or ever being interested in the subject, I decided to look for answer to the question - Is China recklessly polluting the planet? … [Read more...] about (Letter) China’s sustainable forestry, biomass industry, green development efforts
【风华国乐】:阿里山的姑娘 (Girls of Ali Mountain)
Mind as well dress all these musicians in panda costumes. :) … [Read more...] about 【风华国乐】:阿里山的姑娘 (Girls of Ali Mountain)