Archive for December 19th, 2007
Pew Research On Attitudes Towards China: It’s About Trade
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007The Pew Research Center has published a survey of global attitudes towards China. It’s a simple barometer that asks citizens of various countries whether they have a favorable or unfavorable view. The survey suggests that attitudes are connected to politics, but I see a more direct trade-related link.
Economies that have seen their export sectors devastated […]
Nanking (2007): The Movie Review
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Just received glowing recommendation for a movie that recently earlier this year. Nanking is the title, and a friend is allowing me to reprint his comments on the title. I’ve placed a link to Internet Movie Database (IMDB.com), which is my #1 source for info on the movies. If you happen to be in Manhattan, […]
Japan Shoots Down Missile In Space
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007Japan shot down a ballistic missile in space, high over the Pacific Ocean. This was done in coordination with the United States, and the only thing we can wonder is what China makes of all this. The reaction from Beijing was said to be “muted”, though it added that it “hoped Tokyo’s actions would be […]