Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai met with United States Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Honolulu few days ago in what is the first official U.S.-China dialog on the Asia Pacific. This meeting came about as a result of the last Strategic & Economics Dialog where both countries decided it was critical they find ways to advance peace for the region. As … [Read more...] about Cui Tiankai and Kurt Campbell on Asia-Pacific
South China Seas
South China Sea, Wolves Crying Wolf
Recently, South China Sea territorial disputes seem to heat up in the Media. China is once again, accused of notching up aggression because of its increase might. A good time to examine the truths in the disputes, and the media coverage of the issue. … [Read more...] about South China Sea, Wolves Crying Wolf
“南海姑娘” (“South China Sea Girl”)
"南海姑娘" ("Girl from South China Sea") 赵聪 (Zhao Cong) on 琵琶 (pipa) 秦万民 (Qin Wanmin) on 吉他 (guitar) (Tudou.com version) … [Read more...] about “南海姑娘” (“South China Sea Girl”)
South China Sea: Let’s get it straight, it’s not new Chinese aggression, it’s new US policy.
What's with the recent hoopla surrounding an ASEAN summit where US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seemed to outline a new US policy in the South China Sea and China angrily denouncing her speech as an "ambush"? Well, it is just that, a new US policy for the South China Sea, one where US asserts its "interests" in the disputed island territories. Washington Hawks … [Read more...] about South China Sea: Let’s get it straight, it’s not new Chinese aggression, it’s new US policy.
U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea
The U.S. accused China of harassing a U.S. surveillance ship in the South China Seas earlier this week. According to this CNN report, During the incident, five Chinese vessels "shadowed and aggressively maneuvered in dangerously close proximity to USNS Impeccable, in an apparent coordinated effort to harass the U.S. ocean surveillance ship while it was conducting routine … [Read more...] about U.S and China Scuffle in South China Sea