Today’s (31 January 2010) NZZ am Sonntag (Neue Züricher Zeitung), my favourite Sunday newspaper, in the Background Section carried a full page feature article on the Chinese presence at the WEF in […]
For China, a double standard
This morning’s Washington Post (31 January 2010) raised flags of concern over a change in China’s tone described as “triumphalist“ and “tough” in its response to US arms sales to Taiwan. It […]
For China the Economic Nuclear Option, option
Much has been written about mutual self assured destruction should China use its ultimate economic weapon as reprisal for US potectionist legislation and interference in internal affairs. Indeed, by cashing in T-Notes […]
Democracy as a global concept – an observation from the past, a warning for the future
I first posted this blog on 26 March 2005, and because it remains a salient topic I am republishing it. With reference to my previous posts expressing doubt about the validity and […]
Reprint China/Democracy Blog
Today’s blog, a reprint of one from March 2006, is a long one and, although dated, it still reflects my controversial views about Democracy and in particular how it applies to China. […]
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