China — economic juggernaut, running scared
The world sees China as an economic juggernaut. It’s growing at a dizzying annual rate of 10% as the rest of the world struggles out of recession. Its big cities are jammed with new cars, new...
View ArticleThe implications of China’s leadership transition
This October, the new leadership echelons of the Communist Party of China (CCP), as well as that of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), will be approved at the 18th Party Congress, in Beijing. These...
View ArticleThe Next Oil?: Rare Earth Metals
Rare earth metals (REM) are increasingly becoming a critical strategic resource. The 17 elements can be found in most high-tech gadgets, from advanced military technology to mobile phones. China...
View ArticleWestern models not panacea
Each human being is different from any other, having a mix of strengths and weaknesses that are unique. In the same way, societies differ from each other, having evolved out of different historical...
View ArticleBadi Soch: The China model and internet censorship
The much vaunted ‘China model’ of economic growth has generated an ever-growing body of discourse as China has become the second largest economy. An important component of this model is internet...
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Introduction to China’s Plenary Sessions and the CPC Central Committee
Nov. 11 – The Third Plenary Session (“Third Plenum”) of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is currently being held in Beijing from November 9th to November 12th. To...
View ArticleIndia’s election on China’s Weibo
According to Simon Shen in 2011, “filled with hostility and contempt for India, with the exception of the one-tenth holding different views (who are not necessarily liberals), Chinese netizens from the...
View ArticleFinancial Reform Will Soothe Troubled Markets
The turmoil on the stock market since the middle of June has prompted heated discussion over the cause and what lessons can be learned from it. Some regulators and analysts have concluded that the...
View ArticleThe Myth of Chinese Capitalism
The Chinese Politburo carefully cultivates an image of China for the world to see. It is the China of sleek skyscrapers with elaborate architecture, the high tech factories of Guangdong driving a...
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