http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/304929#ixzz1IVg7CYAl
http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/03/20113308530388366.html#
Who knew?
Apr 09
America’s 50 cent party?
Written by: guest | Filed under:-guest-posts | Tags:China, Operation Earnest Voice, propaganda, US, wumao
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Many of us joked about it. People (mostly Chinese) gets paid 50 cents for making pro-China comments in the web. But do you know there are actually people in the US Military (US Centcom) who does the same for the US. Apparently in the height of the Iraq was, a program called Operation Earnest Voice was used as a psychological weapon against al-Qaida’s online presence.
Dec 19
Failure of US Foreign Policy: Asking China to Act Like the U.S.
Written by: guest | Filed under:-guest-posts | Tags:China, foreign policy, US
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http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/weekinreview/28cooper.html?scp=4&sq=china&st=cse
I thought that this article is a sobering reminder that US is no longer the sole superpower and does not have the political capital as it used to. Many policy makers in Washington still thinks like they are in 1989 when the remaining superpower USSR has collapsed and US emerged as the sole superpower.
However, in the recent years US has flaunted and wasted the role as the sole superpower with its invasion of Iraq and Afghanistan while the rest of the world has been thriving without the use of war. From the article, I could not have said it better:
“We’re still struggling with a post-unilateralist hangover,” said David Rothkopf, author of “Running the World: The Inside Story of the National Security Council and the Architects of American Power.”
That hangover, he says, leads Americans to believe “that we’re the sole remaining superpower and the objective of our foreign policy is to get people to go along with that. To fall into step with our worldview. But the reality is, that’s not what the future holds.”
Perhaps US foreign policy makers have to face political reality.
Sep 20
minipost-Will China re-evaluate its currency fix America’s employment problems?
Written by: guest | Filed under:-mini-posts, economy, Opinion | Tags:China, deficit, RMB, US
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This week has been contentious week between China and the US. Timothy Geithner came out and blasted at China for undervaluing its currency which hurts American Jobs. Leading the charge, NY times has been the loudspeaker of this Anti-China effort.
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Mar 15
minipost-Letter: Appreciating the Yuen
Written by: guest | Filed under:-mini-posts, Analysis | Tags:China, US, Yuen
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There are many articles/news on US accusing China not to appreciate the Yuen. After looking at the arguments from both sides, I have to agree with China.
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Jan 31
China-US relations at all time low?
Written by: guest | Filed under:-guest-posts | Tags:China, Google, relations, taiwan, US
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About 5 months ago, Jon huntsman was interviewed by Wall Street Journal and seems positive to bring China-US relations to the ‘next level’ as mentioned in my piece here.
http://blog.foolsmountain.com/2009/09/03/jon-huntsman-challenges-in-china/
January was a bad month between China-US relations. First there was the google incident. Then the US announced the $6.4 billion in arms to Taiwan. Now China wants the beloved panda Tai-Shan back (I’m kidding about the Tai-Shan part.) Though the arms sales seems to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. If you go to Chinadaily’s website, there is no less than 10 articles and opinions about this spat.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/31/content_9403246.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/30/content_9403150.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/31/content_9403410.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/31/content_9403263.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/30/content_9402488.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/30/content_9403154.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/30/content_9403095.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-01/30/content_9402570.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-01/29/content_9400604.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-01/29/content_9398008.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-01/29/content_9400580.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/opinion/2010-01/29/content_9395670.htm
It is strange that most European countries seems to be non-involved in this issue between the 2 countries, but I can safely say that Huntsman career as a diplomat in China is largely a waste.
Nov 21
Extremes of Two Nations
Written by: guest | Filed under:-guest-posts | Tags:China, US
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US and China are two countries of extremes to each other. It could be the difference in their cultures, their wealth, and/or changing of wealth. It would be best for both countries to move at least 10% away from their extremes.
Spending.
US. Like no tomorrow.
China. Saving for fear of begging in the street.
Health Care.
US. Encourages folks to be lazy, so they get free health care.
China. If you do not pay in yuan, you die.
Foreign countries.
US. Either my puppet or my enemy.
China. Non interference.
Environment.
US. Our pollution is not too high (translation: pollution per capita is).
China. My pollution per capita is not high (translation: total pollution is).
Human rights.
US. Killing for the name of liberty! or keeping our weapon suppliers rich.
China. Lifted 300 millions from poverty. Is this basic human right?
Military might.
US. New carrier with two nuclear generators.
China. 0 carrier.
Sports.
US. #1 in all sports. Get them at all costs.
China. Let’s get 100 Walmart shoppers and have a race to see which nation is fitter.
Natural resources/farm land.
US. Can support double the current population.
China. Can support half the current population.
Politics.
US. Do everything for votes.
China. If you do not listen, you disappear.
Gun control.
US. Need guns for the wild, wild cities.
China. Thanks NRA for allowing us to sell them to your citizens.
View each other.
US. Job snatcher, banker.
China. Job provider, loaner.
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The above are my thoughts from previous posts at FM.
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Being a Chinese America, you may enjoy the following song related to the topic. It is sent to me from a friend.
http://groups.wenxuecity.com/discussion.php?gid=727&pid=48395
Oct 16
Nobel ‘Peace’ Prize
Written by: guest | Filed under:-guest-posts | Tags:China, nobel prize, US
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Gladly we accept Nobel Prize for Obama.
For nothing he did during his nomination.
For nothing he did during his nomination.
Potentially he holds the key for peace.
By not pressing the button to send nuclear missiles to destroy the world,
Or not sending the nuclear carrier to enforce his kingdom.
Or buying peace with money like no tomorrow.
Practically Deng saved a million from starving every year.
Not a nomination nod for this short guy.
Not destroying is more important than saving life.
Or Black is a better color than Yellow.
Wake up, you idiot committee.
Sep 15
Video: The Zhao vs. Compton Debate
It’s surreal to hear Dr. Zhao from China working in the US defending the US educational system while Mr. Compton advocating that the US learn from China’s system. One thing is for sure: the world is getting flat.
The rest are open to debate.
As I watched this debate, a story that came to mind was the meteorologist forecasting a severely cold winter after seeing Indians hording chopped wood, while the Indian got the idea from the meteorologist who had suggested earlier that the winter would probably be cold. This happens when you make comparisons between two moving targets. In recent years, China is learning from “developed countries” such as US itself, ways to move away from the test-driven education system toward more “rounded education”. I am a reviewer of an educational journal in China and I constantly find papers describing “US experiences” and their implication for China. In the meantime, school curriculum is including an increasing number of subjects that Mr. Compton might be laughing at, such as life skills training. And here we are: Mr. Compton told us that the US should learn from China. Now what? Continue reading »
Jul 30
China-America story compare
Written by: Charles Liu | Filed under:-guest-posts, General | Tags:China, culture, parity, society, US
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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.
Aug 24
minipost-The U.S. synchronized swimming team enters with a “thank you China” sign
Written by: DJ | Filed under:-mini-posts | Tags:China, olympics, synchronized swimming, US
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Jul 05
As far as unhealthy nationalism is concerned …
Written by: DJ | Filed under:aside, News | Tags:nationalism, News, US
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Shanghaiist highlighted some interesting news: “selling Chinese-made American flags within Minnesota is a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a US$1,000 fine.”
What’s going to be the next, penalizing a bare lapel?
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