We do not let you be a loser! Your mistakes will be rewarded handsomely. When you bought clunkers that you should not have, we give you $4,000. When you had mortgage that you cannot afford, we're going to bail you out. When you lose your job, we extend your benefit. When you do not have saving, we give you free health care. When you have saving or a job, we punish you by … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) A Nation of No Losers
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(Letter) China-America story compare
Here are two stories of neglect and abuse, both involving children: China: six year old locked in chick coop for a year US: three children locked motel bathroom for a year Thou oceans apart, both are tragic, inexcusable, and similar in terms of public reaction, sympathy for the victims, and reflection on each’s values. … [Read more...] about (Letter) China-America story compare
First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
Today marked the beginning of the first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue under Obama Administration. The meetings are considered to be important even though they may not yield immediate results. … [Read more...] about First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue of the Obama Administration Underway
(Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
Most likely your answer is neither. It is human nature to assume him/herself is unbiased. Both the bashers and apologists have been brain washed. They will not listen to a different point of view, let alone discuss with you with open minds. Depending on the topic I could be guilty as charged. I wrote a piece in comparing human right between China and US. I have the … [Read more...] about (Letter from TonyP4) Are you a Chinese basher or a Chinese apologist?
(Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations
The ethnic protests and clashes in China's westernmost region of Xinjiang on 5-6 July 2009 and the following days have caused around 200 deaths. The deadly violence, mainly between the Uyghur (and Muslim) population and the Han Chinese - but also involving the security forces killing some protesting Uyghurs, in circumstances that are not yet clear - has shocked and polarised … [Read more...] about (Letter from Hohhot, Opposing Viewpoint) Xinjiang, Tibet, beyond: China’s ethnic relations