According to an op-ed by Paul Krugman in the NY Times today, China is not only a currency manipulator, but also a cause of the world financial crisis. I usually have some respect for Mr. Krugman, so I'll try to take his op-ed seriously. … [Read more...] about Psst … is China a currency manipulator and cause of the world financial crisis?
(Letter) Lou Jing, you had me at 80% – 100%
Just finished watching an interview with Lou Jing. She is an amazing young lady. Other than the fact she doesn't look like most other native Shanghainese, Lou is completely Chinese. The way she talks, attitude, is pretty much like any of my China-born nieces. She identifies with a cartoon pig who's speciality is being ordinary. She's more Chinese than I will ever … [Read more...] about (Letter) Lou Jing, you had me at 80% – 100%
The folklore behind a Chinese antithetical couplet
The NYT just posted a report on how Cantonese is being "swept aside" by Mandarin in Chinatowns of North America. This post has nothing to do with that story. … [Read more...] about The folklore behind a Chinese antithetical couplet
China-ASEAN Free Trade Area on schedule
According to a Xinhua report, the 6th China-ASEAN Expo is being held in Nanning, Guangxi province, Oct 20 - Oct 24th. I have mentioned in the past, that Asia is underway to form its own free trade zone like the E.U.. (For material goods,) the article says China-ASEAN Free Trade will commence in 2010 - which is on schedule. More details: China-ASEAN FTA to be completed in … [Read more...] about China-ASEAN Free Trade Area on schedule
(Letter from pug_ster) China’s 4 billion Investment in Afghanistan: Nation building?
http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2009/10/14/2098654.aspx It looks China's investment policy toward many African countries is taking root in Afghanistan. It is the usual kind of investment; building roads, schools, railway, hospitals, telecoms, etc... in exchange for copper in Aynak mines. Given the poverty rate in Afghanistan, this is something badly needed there. In … [Read more...] about (Letter from pug_ster) China’s 4 billion Investment in Afghanistan: Nation building?