http://money.cnn.com/2011/07/20/news/international/china_us_debt/ China tells US to get debt under control. If US could take a hint, its politicians should imagine a scenario, where Chinese financial inspectors come to US banks and US government to inspect/audit the accuracy of the books, much like US inspectors inspect Chinese made products for lead in Chinese … [Read more...] about How China is Dealing with the US Bubble Economy
China Sets to be #1 in Deep Sea Exploration
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304567604576455930556290432.html China sent exploration ship Jiaolong to the Pacific, to test diving depth. (And signally potential to go after the newly discovered rare earth deposit). … [Read more...] about China Sets to be #1 in Deep Sea Exploration
(Letter from Pahit Manis) Dave and Hillary blink on human rights
(This came via email from a reader in Malaysia.) July 18, 2011 By Pahit Manis In a telling sign that human rights are not always a non-negotiable component of democracy - but more of a political weapon (now currently being used against Libya) and a bargaining chip for advantage - Britain’s Prime Minister maintained a deafening silence against the abuses of cherished … [Read more...] about (Letter from Pahit Manis) Dave and Hillary blink on human rights
Propaganda? NPR reports, “Dalai Lama Wanted ‘To Show An Old Friend’s Face'”
The Dalai Lama recently met with U.S. President Obama and news of it made headlines both in China and in the West. I want to first address this point made by some that China shouldn't make a big deal out of this meeting, because after all, China recently met with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the U.S. made no objections. That is a faulty comparison, because the Dalai … [Read more...] about Propaganda? NPR reports, “Dalai Lama Wanted ‘To Show An Old Friend’s Face'”
Attacked in Taiwan?
In Oct 2008, while visiting a Confucius temple in Taiwan, Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (张铭清) of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait was shoved around and pushed down. However, I would like to point out that he is also the Dean of the school of journalism of the University of Xiamen and is on a scholarly visit with no official function. After he managed to … [Read more...] about Attacked in Taiwan?