A few threads ago, we discussed the topic of who owns the Chinese imperial arts in the context of Taiwan vis-a-vis the Mainland. Well - it may be timely to also discuss who should own the Chinese imperial arts in the context of China vis-a-vis great collections of art in the West looted from China during her century of shame. … [Read more...] about Paris court rejects China's Saint Laurent art claims
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The Sinking of New Star
Four days ago, it was widely reported on the front page of almost every Chinese newspaper that Russian warships had sunk a Chinese cargo ship - New Star - off the coast of Vladivostok. According to an article from the People's Daily, … [Read more...] about The Sinking of New Star
(Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
Chinese President Hu Jintao ended his tour of four African nations this week, having promised to deepen ties with the continent. A lot of chatter has surrounded China’s interests in Africa. Media have branded China’s role in Africa as an invasion or an era of neo-colonialism with ulterior motives of pillaging Africa’s raw materials. Rhetoric from Chinese and African leaders … [Read more...] about (Letter from Shane9219) China is helping Africa's Development and Modernation Effort
Did Paulson Accuse China to be a Root Cause of Today's Global Economic Crisis?
In an interview to XinHua, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson declared that he was wrongly portrayed to have laid blame on China for causing today's global economic crisis. … [Read more...] about Did Paulson Accuse China to be a Root Cause of Today's Global Economic Crisis?
Should Obama Learn to Engage the Chinese People through the Internet?
President Obama has not exactly started out making a great impression that he will bring U.S.-China relations to a new high - what with unwelcomed vague belligerent references against communist and authoritarian governments in his inaugural speech, followed up by now Treasury Secretary's Geithner's sharp tone and use of the legally-loaded term “currency manipulation” in … [Read more...] about Should Obama Learn to Engage the Chinese People through the Internet?