The Atlantic has a nice collection of recent China photos compiled from various sources. A picture is really worth a thousand words often times. I only have minor issues with some of the captions, but in all, the 48 shots give a strong sense of realism in a changing China. Actually, if the Western press wants to resort to ridiculous reporting such as the recent New York … [Read more...] about Scenes from China
“The Economic Collapse of America”
Below is a two-part series made by Aaron Hawkins. I came across his channel on Youtube because he recently talked about the China, South Korea, and Japan efforts in looking into bypassing the USD in their trilateral trade. It appears he has built a small but steady following. Hawkins believes America will collapse economically when the dollar loses the "petrodollar" status … [Read more...] about “The Economic Collapse of America”
‘Wolf Clause’ bars China-U.S. collaboration on space; China-Russia plans man on Mars by 2040
Xinhua (via China Daily) has just reported Chinese journalists blocked from covering the Endeavor launch due to the 'Wolf Clause.' The clause was introduced into the 2011 budget bill by congressman Frank Wolf and signed into law by President Obama just one month ago. It is unfortunate, because China's scientists have designed some core parts of the Alpha Magnetic … [Read more...] about ‘Wolf Clause’ bars China-U.S. collaboration on space; China-Russia plans man on Mars by 2040
Kunming-Singapore High Speed Railway construction starts
By 2020, China's FTA with ASEAN nations will get another big boost; a 3,900km high-speed railway system linking China's Kunming through Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia down to Singapore becomes operational and construction has already started. See my hand-drawing in the regional map below to get a sense of scope of this project. China's trade with the ASEAN countries has … [Read more...] about Kunming-Singapore High Speed Railway construction starts
Translation: Betting on U.S. immigration officials to jump on this illegal “Jasmine Revolution” political refugee business soon
Couple months ago first words on the Chinese "Jasmine Revolution" appeared on an overseas Chinese political blog, Boxun, and has since led to much media hysteria in the West. Two individuals have come forth claiming credit for this call. Below is my translation of an article written by a Boxun forum user, 华龙(Hua Long), titled, "政治难民生意来了 谢万军、王军涛抢破头." In English, that'd be, … [Read more...] about Translation: Betting on U.S. immigration officials to jump on this illegal “Jasmine Revolution” political refugee business soon