China Daily recently carried an opinion piece by professor and director, Qiao Xinsheng, of the Social Development Research Center at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, titled, "How to improve China's image" [on the world stage.] He was reacting to a an article on the Singapore based Lianhe ZaoBao calling on Chinese leaders to more aggressively defend China's image … [Read more...] about Qiao Xinsheng: “How to improve China’s image”
Opinion
What Should Be Done with Google’s IP in China?
Google search may have left China, but does Google owe responsibilities to the people of a place it has recently left? This is not an academic question, especially since many believe that Google's exit will hurt average people in China. According to this CNN article, Businesses and universities could be substantially affected by the departure of Google from … [Read more...] about What Should Be Done with Google’s IP in China?
The U.S. China Dispute over Renminbi: Who is Right?
Recently, a rising chorus can be heard in the U.S. accusing China of "manipulating" the value of the RMB. In a recent op-ed, Krugman characterized Chinese policy as an "anti-stimulus" to the rest of the world. In an editorial op-ed, the NY Times staff accused China of playing a "beggar-thy-neighbor competitive devaluation" that is "threatening economies around the world ... … [Read more...] about The U.S. China Dispute over Renminbi: Who is Right?
Geely buys Volvo from Ford, and a thought on RMB vs. USD
Geely's deal to acquire Volvo from Ford has been made official today. "Ford sells Volvo to China's Geely auto group for $1.8 billion" and according to L.A. Times, Ford had originally paid $6.5 billion back in 1999. This acquisition helps Geely tap the domestic Chinese market better in the luxury segment where BMW, Lexus, and other foreign brands have dominated in the past. … [Read more...] about Geely buys Volvo from Ford, and a thought on RMB vs. USD
Google shuts down google.cn and routing to google.com.hk
Google has just officially announced discontinuing google.cn and routing web requests to google.com.hk. It has proclaimed serving uncensored results from Hong Kong "entirely legal and will meaningfully increase access to information for people in China." Legally, it is probably true, but the Chinese government might take steps to block google.com.hk for Mainland users, as … [Read more...] about Google shuts down google.cn and routing to google.com.hk