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From National Public Radio: China’s tremendous demand for oil has contributed to an effect on prices at the pump for U.S. consumers. Analysts debate whether a slowdown in growth for China’s oil dependency could help stabilize world oil markets. Listen to the audio file here.
Read MoreFrom Beijing Review (via China Law Prof Blog): Peking University law professor He Weifang has made a name for himself as an activist calling for reforms of the judicial system in China. He believes that judicial independence should be the top priority for China’s leadership. A system must be established outside of legislative and executive […]
Read MoreFrom Business Week: There’s a lot of that going on in China these days. As Chinese companies seek to build global brands and foreigners aim to boost sales in the mainland, they’re transforming the country’s design business. Chinese manufacturers realize they need better products if they want to break out of China and beef up […]
Read MoreFrom a New York Times editorial: Fresh from his disastrous Latin American tour last week, President Bush is off again – this time to Japan, South Korea, China and even Mongolia, presumably to thank the latter for the 131 soldiers it is contributing to America’s Iraq efforts. “My visit should send a signal to the […]
Read MoreFrom the Wall Street Journal Online: A significant number of Americans believe China will be stronger economically than the U.S. in 10 years, according to the latest Harris Interactive poll, and many believe that strength may pose a threat to U.S. interests. About 70% of U.S. adults say they think China will become an economic […]
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