Russia Today's Producer has a very thought-provoking take on the U.S.-China relations. It goes something like this. The true division is among the American elites. On one hand, the military industrial complex wants a fearsome and bogeyman China. On the other, "normal" industrial capitalists wanting more business for their constituents. "Human rights", "intellectual … [Read more...] about Russia Today on U.S. elites with respect to China: Military Industrial Complex vs. Rest of Industrial Capitalist
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A simple take on the Hu Jintao U.S. visit with respect to Western media
I am sure many of you have been following Chinese President Hu and U.S. President Obama's speeches and Q&A's with the media over the last couple of days. The governments are absolutely trying to be constructive in their relations. For that, it's been refreshing to see. After hearing them speak directly, I must say though, the nuances in the Western media are largely lost. … [Read more...] about A simple take on the Hu Jintao U.S. visit with respect to Western media
An Anti-Interventionist Looks at China
Once in a while, I run across an article that resonates deep with me. Most discussion of China in the mainstream press, especially the left-liberal press, focuses on China’s “human rights” record, or freedom of press and speech, or labor issues, or family planning policies. One may argue endlessly about those matters. But they are China’s internal affairs, and for a genuine … [Read more...] about An Anti-Interventionist Looks at China
China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
China President Hu Jintao has landed in U.S. on his official state-to-state visit and was greeted at the airport by U.S. Vice President Biden today. The U.S. media continues the same old tune: 'currency manipulation', 'human rights', and etc. I hope Presidents Hu and Obama make pragmatic breakthroughs at the conclusion of this visit. For now, I would like to take this … [Read more...] about China President Hu Jintao visits U.S. midst hostile U.S. media
Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”
Before this year really gets going (yes I know I have been out of commission from blogging for a while, a state which may continue for just a while longer), I thought I'd post my own little post reflecting on the Wikileaks incidient - which I think illustrate important issues relating to "freedom." The controversy over Wikileaks has evoked strong emotions on all sides here … [Read more...] about Reflecting on the Wikileaks Incident: What It Teaches About “Freedom”