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June 27, 2005

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Daily linklets 27th June

Harry's brief guide to touring and eating in North Korea.
Weather omens both today and 150 years ago.
Holy disapprearing islands, Batman...Google's wiped Hong Kong Island off the map.
Great article by Justin Mitchell on the PLA and doing business in China.
This Friday is the annual July 1st march in Hong Kong. ESWN takes a look at the likely numbers and issues with this year's march.
The RAND Corporation looks at dealing with a rising China.
A look behind the arrest of another Chinese intellectual and his six runaway brides.
The business of anime.
How does a mouthless cartoon cat start a riot?
The field notes from a reporter on the violence at Shengyou Village have been put on the internet, offering a glimpse (likely soon to be slammed shut) of how the reporter gathered his information.
How would you spend $700 billion? Paul Denlinger says the CNOOC bid challenges the lack of a coherent China policy, which is what my discussion with Pundita on the same topic concluded. China Hand thinks the real story behind the bid is Wall St.'s hopes for a China-driven M&A binge. Todd Crowell discusses China's next long march. Jack Risko proclaims China ain't Japan and sorts the facts from the hype.
Reform of the Chinese political system by a prominant Chinese economist.
"One World. One Dream" - it seems appropriate the Beijing Olympics' slogan has Orwellianh overtones. Dan Washburn is on the same wavelength.
China is attempting an official history Wikipedia...naturally within limits.
A great site: Japan SAQ (via Japundit)...I never knew why those green plastic leaves were in Bento boxes until now.
The Boxing Day tsunami, six months on.
China "celebrates" International anti-drugs day in typically gruesome style.
Not sure how I stumbled across it, but a content analysis of Xinhua should prove an interesting project with additional thoughts here.
(13:50) China's nuclear arsenal: myths and reality. Compare and contrast.
Pre-emptive steps the US should take to deal with China's rise as a political and economic power.
Illicit sex from those who preach against it in Thailand.
Will the Chinese keep on propping up the dollar? Yes. And Lawrence Kudlow says the best move is for America to leave China alone on trade.
Via Pundita comes Eric Miller's excellent summary of China's economic rise and how America should deal with it. Pundita also muses on the role of technology in spreading freedom and on the problem of going native.
Why Hong Kong has Macau to thank for Happy Valley racetrack.
Finally for those worried about the threat of the PLA, there's no need to worry...they're protecting fruit.

posted by Simon on 06.27.05 at 02:36 PM in the Daily linklets category.

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Miller's Light
Excerpt: Eric T. Miller (via Simon World) has a highly readable synopsis of China’s economic potential and challenges, and the opportunities America has to meet Beijing’s challenge. All of this would seem to demand an assertive, activist leadership ...
Weblog: Barbarian Envoy
Tracked: June 27, 2005 09:13 PM

Hey, she was just trying to make a living....
Excerpt: Oh, what some people will do for money. Drugs trafficker Wu Xiaohui was executed on Friday morning after a gruesome tale of smuggling and death. The 24-year-old ringleader, from Yunnan Province, was held responsible for the deaths of two drugs...
Weblog: The Peking Duck
Tracked: June 28, 2005 04:12 AM

Comments:

"Not sure how I stumbled across it, but a content analysis of Xinhua should prove an interesting project" - I suspect it may have been me; I linked to it again on Saturday, interesting site.

posted by: myrick on 06.27.05 at 12:52 PM [permalink]

Much obliged, Chris.

posted by: Simon on 06.27.05 at 12:57 PM [permalink]

I'd like to get in on the Pundita-Simon dialogue here. I enjoyed Eric T. Miller's article. If his perspective pans out, then there's no cause for concern. Both China and America will grow their economies into higher levels of symbiosis and efficiency, and China's rise will be smooth.

But, what about Japan? As the #2 economy, will it just get better, too? Somewhere between nw and the happy ending are military considerations due to rivalry and resources.

Which leads me to conservatives' fear of the Chinese military. Obviously someone at Defense wants to heat up the debate over China, but:

1. Is this overreacting

2. Does America really do need to get stoked about its economy, and maybe a little fear is good for it across the board?

3. Does Japan need a little of the same constructive fear?

The Asianosphere has really improved since my hiatus. Thanks, Simon!

posted by: Infidel on 06.27.05 at 08:56 PM [permalink]

Re Infidel's question - Please don't get me started on talking about what America needs to be doing to re-tool for the 21st Century, or we'll be here for two days! Yes, a little fear would probably be a help -- but politics, politics -- Dems & GOP going round and round. The joys of a two-party democratic system.

Simon, a special thanks for the link you gave to Pundita essay about rural democracy and technology. Simedh Mungee's points merit serious consideration.

Well, there so many interesting links on your site I better leave now before I spend the rest of the afternoon reading! Thanks for all the great info and leads. Now I go to peek at Japan blogs you mentioned....

posted by: Pundita on 06.28.05 at 03:18 AM [permalink]

“I'm not going to censor or apply rules. No rules, no censorship.” -- Richard, Peking Duck

http://echoes.blog-city.com/censorship_on_peking_duck.htm

posted by: Mike on 06.28.05 at 08:15 AM [permalink]

Richard has done that before, and I suspect will do it again. He operates under the legitimate mantra that it is his site and he can moderate comments as he likes. I do find it interesting he continually deletes comments but at the same time declares them open and free. Can't have it both ways. Having read the relevant comments I'm not sure why Richard deleted them. I'm sure he has his reasons.

posted by: Simon on 06.28.05 at 10:39 AM [permalink]

Welcome back, Infidel. As to your questions, there is room for Japan, but both the US and Japanese are working out how to deal with the new Chinese economic and geopolitical power. It won't be an easy process, but Japan and US have made it clear they are firm allies...for now. Eventually I can see their interests diverging over China.

posted by: Simon on 06.28.05 at 10:44 AM [permalink]

Simon, please... next time you know someone travelling to NK to talk about food, tell him there's an italian guy who wants to buy his ticket (no matter the cost). Ah, of course, I don't think I would describe the wonderful NK restaurants. Sorry.

Best.

Enzo

posted by: Enzo on 06.28.05 at 11:01 PM [permalink]