Someone asked me recently to comment on the difference between Chinese banks and American banks. While both seeks to maximize profits, the former is much more under the control of the government and thus more aligned with national economic policy. Ann Lee recently told Allen and I that in the U.S., as in the recent bail-out of WSJ, the situation was a socializing of the risks … [Read more...] about 12 year-old Victoria Grant on the Canadian banking system
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(Letter) Who are you watching at the 2008 Olympic Games?
No. I don't mean the protesters or the political dudes mugging for the photo op. … [Read more...] about (Letter) Who are you watching at the 2008 Olympic Games?
"Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching
Many Chinese speak of "anti-China" sentiment being behind some of the criticism that China receives. Many Western critics, in turn, argue that Chinese are being too sensitive. Articles like this column published in the Vancouver Sun, however, will go to reinforcing the opinion of many Chinese that the West is still gripped by anti-China fervor. … [Read more...] about "Communist-inspired" Chinese language teaching