The 2008 Olympics is of such huge symoblic significance in the history of China, and also in the history of the Communist Partry of China, I wonder what kind of deals might be possible to re... Read more
US Treasury Secretary John Snow’s latest comment on the exchange rate of the Chinese currency displays a more sensible approach that has been apparent for some time. "I think Beij... Read more
A true story which illustrates the pitiful state of China’s services sector… In the Carrefour yesterday, I wanted to buy a small shaving mirror. I asked one of the numerous clerk... Read more
Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian’s decision to scrap a re-unification council has no practical significance, but the symbolic significance is clear – Chen is fast making himself i... Read more
The uproar in the US Congress about the possibility of a Dubai firm taking over administration of a number of American ports recalls last year’s cries from the same body about a bid fr... Read more
