Category Archives: Economy

Vietnamese fishermen will defy again Chinese imperialistic fishing ban at their own perils

China has just renewed its annual imperial decree of fishing ban in the whole South China Sea (Eastern Sea) that China claims to own 80% of the water. This illegal and imperialistic decree has been violating the sovereignty of Vietnamese … Continue reading

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The decline of French language in Vietnam

Commentary: France is “ma deuxieme patrie” and it is sad French is not a useful language anymore. Let’s face it English has become a universal language because it is slight easier to learn and most economic powers are English speaking … Continue reading

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North Korea: China’s Newest Province?

  NORTH KOREA as we know it is over. Whether it comes apart in the next few weeks or over several months, the regime will not be able to hold together after the untimely death of its leader, Kim Jong-il. … Continue reading

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With America as a Pacific power, China is not the all-powerful dragon

American foreign policy is transforming with a “pivot” to Asia, and a full frontal stare at China. A new Asian architecture with the United States as a strong pole is no longer in doubt. India will be another with Japan … Continue reading

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China’s Morally Hollow Economy

In recent weeks, China has been consumed by an unprecedented internal debate concerning a subject bound to make its Communist rulers nervous. At issue is the moral health of Chinese society. Widespread Chinese discussion of this most un-politically correct subject … Continue reading

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