According to a report by the International Energy Agency, China has surpassed the U.S. to become the number 1 consumer of energy. The Wall Street Journal has this report, a copy of which is included: China has passed the U.S. to become the world's biggest energy consumer, according to new data from the International Energy Agency, a milestone that reflects both China's … [Read more...] about China Reported to be # 1 Energy Consumer – Why the Dread & Gloom?
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China publishes white paper: “The Internet in China” 《中国互联网状况》白皮书
On June 8, 2010, a white paper, "The Internet in China," (full text in English) was released by the Information Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China. The Chinese full text version is also available: "中国互联网状况." This is a very important document, because it articulates the Chinese vision for the Internet. For putting this vision in writing, it … [Read more...] about China publishes white paper: “The Internet in China” 《中国互联网状况》白皮书
BeiDou (COMPASS), China’s GPS, to service Asia by 2012 and the world by 2020
China has just successfully placed into orbit her fourth satellite, which over the next ten years would complete a constellation of 35, to offer navigation and communications services to the world. By 2012, the BeiDou (COMPASS), in Chinese, 北斗卫星导航系统, system becomes operational for the Asia region. By 2020, it will service the entire globe. China joins the U.S. (GPS) and … [Read more...] about BeiDou (COMPASS), China’s GPS, to service Asia by 2012 and the world by 2020
COMAC C919, Challenging the Boeing and Airbus Duopoly
The passenger aircraft industry is dominated by Boeing and Airbus. That landscape will start to change in 2016 when Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) (中国商用飞机有限责任公司) officially enters its C919 jetliner into service. It will compete head on against the Boeing 737's and Airbus A320's and is expected to be both cheaper and more fuel efficient. China Daily cited a … [Read more...] about COMAC C919, Challenging the Boeing and Airbus Duopoly
Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China
Recently, in light of the stink Google stirred up leaving China, many pundits in the West have opined how the Internet is inherently anti-government, how the Chinese government is too draconian in its control of the Internet, even how the second law of thermodynamics and "freedom" will eventually triumph. I find by and most these observations to be absurd. … [Read more...] about Social Media – Not a Fad , and Not Anti-China