Hakka Chinese Commentary

Pole Dancing

Rising powers like China, Russia and India are moving up in the world. Will their ascendance come at the expense of the United States?

The 17th Party Congress

At the Chinese Communist Party Congress this week, President Hu Jintao outlined his vision for the next five years. The highlights: an offer to negotiate with Taiwan, up-and-coming party leaders and Beijing’s space program.

A Chinese Party

Expect a Sino status quo to emerge from the upcoming Communist Party Congress.

Being Right Matters

When it comes to foreign-policy pundtiry, putting our reputations where our mouths are would teach us a great deal.  

Tying Down a Cultural Giant

There's an amusing scene in Gulliver's Travels where the protagonist awakens from a nap and has his first encounter with the tiny people of Lilliput.

Recall Madness-- and Much Ado about Missiles

It may seem strange for a weekly that focuses on foreign policy to devote attention to what many would consider to be a domestic event--the forthcoming recall election in California.

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May 26, 2012