Want some insight into China? Read this.
In this morning edition of The Age: Insight, there was an article about the PM’s current visit to China. I have to say, I’m impressed. In summary, PM Kevin Rudd upon landing in China went straight to Peking University to deliver a speech in Mandarin! To be perfectly honest, I wasn’t impressed by his Mandarin-speaking skills that were displayed at the visit of the Chinese president sometime last year. However, my impression of him has changed to a degree. I’m still waiting and watching over the next few months to see how he plays his cards but he has done well.
Mugabe still won’t give up. (latest articles)
I don’t claim to know all about the Chinese-Tibetan situation, nor do I necessarily agree with what China has done over the last few weeks, however, I do believe that there is a large misunderstanding of what China is actually doing. Most people don’t understand the Chinese Communist mindset and have responded to the situation as though it was a typical government founded on Western ideals.
What is this world coming to? Father, daughter show their baby on TV
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