In this short interview, CEO Witty of Glaxo - British multinational pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company - said that while Chinese government will continue to have a tension between building its domestic industry and fomenting an open competitive market in which foreign companies participates, it does a good job of making its market fair. Most … [Read more...] about Glaxo CEO Witty on Competiveness and Innovation in China
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Some Thoughts on the Linsanity Surrounding Jeremy Lin
Like other Asian Americans, I have been following Linsanity over the last 2 weeks or so with great interest and pride. It's not too often you see a twice-cut bench warmer become a starter and take a professional team in New York by storm like Jeremy Lin (林書豪) has. While the future of Lin as a mega star is not necessarily secure, with some saying that Lin is a phenom only … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts on the Linsanity Surrounding Jeremy Lin
U.S. Media Preparing Americans for Invasion of Iran
A U.S. or U.S.-backed attack on Iran seems to be a foregone conclusion if we simply look at how the U.S. media covers the issue. FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting) recently had this to report while looking at U.S. media, "Do TV Networks 'Practice' for War?" 02/13/2012 by Peter Hart Alexander Cockburn's latest piece at CounterPunch (2/10/12) included this from a … [Read more...] about U.S. Media Preparing Americans for Invasion of Iran
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping with Biden and Clinton at State Department
Secretary Hillary Clinton hosted a luncheon at the State Department for the visiting Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden also chimed in as they all affirmed to continue dialog and deal with issues of contention. Overall, I liked the tone they are setting for the on-going conversation between the two nations' leaders. I'd like to point out a … [Read more...] about Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping with Biden and Clinton at State Department
Full text of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s interview with Washington Post
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping is currently in the United States reciprocating a visit Vice President Biden took last year in China. Xi is expected to become the new Chinese President for the 2013-2017 term. If the CPC renews, he would also reign from 2018 to 2022. America is interested in getting to know him, because he will help shape the China-U.S. relationship for … [Read more...] about Full text of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s interview with Washington Post