Unequal Wealth, Inflation, and Harmonization
President Hu’s policy of a harmonious society, which encourages a move toward slower, more manageable economic growth informed by environmental awareness and greater concern for the poor could be seen...
View ArticleIsn’t That Odd? : Segways & Flamethrowers
Here’s an amusing article describing Chinese preparing for anti-terrorism drills. Xinhua’s photo gallery is here: Although the Segway use can be justified (sort of- though they would seem to be pretty...
View Article“Rule by Law” Reform
Stability, modernization, and success as a globalized 21st Century state are goals for which the Chinese government is reaching. However, a culture of weak intellectual property rights and ”Rule by...
View ArticleCitizen Influence on Mega-Projects
China added 330 gigawatts of electricity from 2005-2008. Some commentators state that China will need to add the equivalent of Britain’s electrical capacity every year for the next several years to...
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