International Politics & Relations

China's Emerging West

I. BACKGROUND – In my third book released at the beginning of 2011, I predicted that…

Credit Rating Agencies: Culprits or Scapegoats? On Competition in the Industry

Throughout history, no single professional financial-market participant has been blamed with such concentrated intensity and pervasiveness as…

The Chinese citizen Beijing fears

It’s a mistake to call it a “desire for democracy.”  But the demands and protests hailing from…

A slogan for the elections in Cambodia is reminiscent of Obama

Elections will be held tomorrow in the troubled Southeast Asian country.  The Cambodian People’s Party has its…

Whom Are We Going With?

By 30 November Australia will have a new parliament. Before then, however, her citizens will have to…

China-USA: Investment Negotiations have a Long Way to Go

Depending on the point of view, the economic crisis either provokes depression or inspires brilliance.  In the…

Chinese Illusions of a BIT with the USA

Pork has been an unlikely subject of intense debate in the media lately.  What could appear to be a…

Germany through China’s eyes

The Chinese may write “Europe,” but they read “Germany.”  Beijing has an aversion for uncertainty, it doesn’t…

Employees’ Attitudes Are Main Difference Between Chinese and Western-Made Product Quality

While China has long been considered the world’s leading manufacturing powerhouse, it has never enjoyed a reputation for making…

A World Cup for Brazil and a ‘Superbourse’ for China?

One year ahead of the World Cup, football fever is already gripping Brazil, which has thrashed world champion Spain…