In light of several recent posts we have had relating to Shaun Rein (see, e.g., this one on how to mend relations between West and China), I thought some of us might actually want to meet someone with intelligent things to say ... face to face. Here is a recent video of Shaun on CNBC sharing some his observations on current events in China. On a blog, this is as close as we … [Read more...] about Shaun Rein on Education, Inflation, and Other Issues
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Chinese banks finance $2.6 billion Baha Mar in the Bahamas
The Bahamas has been hit hard by the financial crisis in developed countries and the resultant dwindling tourism. Back in July of 2010, China Daily reported two agencies approved for financing the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas, enabling much needed job creation. The resort is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. In this report, construction officially started few days … [Read more...] about Chinese banks finance $2.6 billion Baha Mar in the Bahamas
Chinese Citizens React to Fake Western Media Coverage Of Jasmine Revolution In China
ESWN recently translated a Chinese post from Anti CNN documenting fake photos used by Western media in fomenting a "Jasmine Revolution" story and he titled it, "Fake Western Media Coverage Of Jasmine Revolution In China." Here is an example, an article written by Reuters and sold to Irish Independent for distribution; never-mind the article itself having little fact, the … [Read more...] about Chinese Citizens React to Fake Western Media Coverage Of Jasmine Revolution In China
Huawei Asks to be Investigated
Recently I wrote about the unfair suspicion and distrust and bad mouthing systemically heaped upon China and Chinese companies by many in the U.S. Well, finally, one company - Huawei - has decided to fight back. … [Read more...] about Huawei Asks to be Investigated
“In 2020 the U.S. empire will come crumbling down”
Since the Western media have caught a "revolution" fever, it is interesting to see Norwegian sociologist Johan Galtung countering on Russia Today with the imminent collapse of the "U.S. empire" by 2020 (he previously estimated 2025, but shaved the date off by 5 years after George Bush took office). Democracy Now dubs him the "founder of peace studies" and had this interview … [Read more...] about “In 2020 the U.S. empire will come crumbling down”