In the Western discourse, it is extremely rare to see the 'Chinese' perspective. Whatever coverage about China that exists, they are generally something anti-government related. For example, at the moment the Western press seems to be drunk and indulgent on tabloidism with respect to the news of Bo Xilai recently relieved of his post as party chief in Chongqing municipality. On … [Read more...] about Kenneth Lieberthal and Wang Jisi, “Addressing U.S.-China Strategic Distrust”
In Japan’s Shoes
In 2006, a high level meeting took place between Zhu Zhixin, vice chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission, and Jun Hamano, vice minister for economic and fiscal policy (Cabinet Office) to discuss the consequence of the 1985 Plaza Accord where Japan was forced by the United States to rapidly increase the value of the Yen versus the USD.[ref]The Japan … [Read more...] about In Japan’s Shoes
More on China’s territorial disputes (with Japan).
I'd like to give people a heads up on the accessible work from two outstanding legal scholars specializing in international maritime law and especially China's territorial disputes. Many may already know Professor Jerome Cohen who has down excellent work not on developing the rule of law within China's legal system but in teaching law to Chinese law students. His academic … [Read more...] about More on China’s territorial disputes (with Japan).
Massive number of BYD electric vehicles in trial
The following presentation is by a BYD executive in America talking about the company's directions. I find his slides showing the ongoing trials in various cities in China make the company and it's technologies much more concrete and real. China is also investing heavily to enable the charging infrastructure necessary for wide adoption of electric vehicles, not to mention the … [Read more...] about Massive number of BYD electric vehicles in trial
