Archive for July, 2008
« Previous EntriesCountries face off against each other as trade talks crumble
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
Developed and developing nations are playing the blame game over trade talks which fell apart on Tuesday. While Japan, China and India pointed fingers at each other, the EU and U.S also faced off.
Japan blamed China and India for not shouldering greater responsibilities in the WTO as emerging nations, the dragon and [...]
Who Leads in Socialism?
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
Say what you want about the superficiality of rankings, but it sure is a lot of fun. And really, what else is there to talk about?
The other day a friend commented to me that some are arguing that the US is becoming more and more socialist by the day with [...]
How China and India brought the world on its heels
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
The BRIC’s are crumbling the house of international trade. After nine days of tough negotiations, which would have resolved the Doha round of free trade talks, prominent BRIC countries India and China failed to reach an agreement with the United States who refused to compromise over measures to protect farmers in developing [...]
No Bad News? Sounds Like Government Sanctioned Insider Trading
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
A recent FT article on Pre-Olympic warnings to China’s fund managers (h/t to The China Vortex) says that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) warned fund managers “that companies should be cautious about holding public forums “which may cause market fluctuations”.” The article aptly describes this as a “clumsy … [...]
On Friday the Dragon will eat the Sun
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
Get your pinhole cameras or laptops ready. This Friday, August 1, a total solar eclipse will occur as the moon passes directly between the Sun and Earth for the first time in more than two years. The solar eclipse which will start in Northern Canada will race across the roof of the [...]
China, India to implement Antitrust laws
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
China will enforce Antitrust laws (anti monopoly laws or competition laws) from Friday, August 1st, while India will put the same laws into place by the end of this year. Antitrust laws are expected to delay or thwart high-profile cross-border mergers and acquisitions, in the burgeoning economies, lawyers and business executives warned [...]
Posts of the Week: 7/21 - 7/27
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
McKinsey Report on Meeting the challenges Of Chinas growing cities at All Roads Lead to China
Fun game is attached, too. I scored 46 for Mega City on my first run through at any level. I squandered my opportunities to build up my human capital…
Auto Tariffs and Competitiveness in China at [...]
To Weigh in on Obama v. McCain
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
I’ve been an embroiled in an oddly compelling debate on Facebook that somehow grew out of comments to a friend’s posting a news item from the UK Times, He ventured forth to bring light to the world. Below I’ll print quotes from the discussion. Post-modernism has taught me that I’ll [...]
Total number of mobile subscribers (million)
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Numbers: (601,278)
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Careers of Chinese Lawyers
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
Just stumbled across these FT videos documenting the careers of two very different Chinese attorneys (h/t Lawslot). The first video is about a human rights lawyer, and the second video accessed from a link in the first video is about a Jones Day partner. Both are compelling.
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So you want to put Motels up on Boardwalk? First you need Park Place…
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
Well folks, we are officially one week away from the effective date of China’s Anti-Monopoly Law! Aren’t you excited?!?
I’m sort of excited, sort of. But not really. But more excited than about the contemporaneous adoption of Henan’s judicial etiquette rules, though the AML is certainly less funny.
Let’s take a quick [...]
ASEAN leaders discuss peace and disaster management in Singapore
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
“Seized by innumerable natural disasters in the last decade, Asian leaders present at the Asia - Pacific summit in Singapore decided to help each other and develop a common vocabulary during a crisis. If you have practiced before, if you know the radio frequencies, you share common language, common procedures, then you [...]
I Really Really Like Us Too, and I Want Others to Add Another Really
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
Dan Harris at China Law Blog reports on a Pew Study which finds that more Chinese, 41%, have a favorable view of the US than Germans, 31%. For comment Dan writes, “Call me Careyesque, but I think that is pretty good.” I ask: why can’t it be gooder?
Sure, the arguments [...]
China’s CPI Inflation Slows In June 2008
Submitted by China Economy Watch Blog
China’s inflation rate fell to 7.1 per cent in June from 7.7 per cent in May. The rate has now been falling steadily from a 12-year high of 8.7 per cent hit in February, according to the latest data from the national statistics bureau.
This reduction comes after months of government [...]
Asia works on ways to work together
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
The East Asia Summit (EAS), (or ASEAN+3 summit) a “leaders-driven forum” with India, China and Japan in its fold, “is studying the feasibility of a free trade area among its 16 countries,” the official spokesman for the Summit told The Hindu. The forum of Asian leaders met in Singapore on Tuesday to [...]
China is Creative
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
Contrary to popular belief, China is creative. Its just not creative according to the western definition of creativity. Its less about individual self-expression and more about ingenuity. It requires social approval, and is adopted and practiced by groups. Even as it provokes admiration, it is more real and less abstract in its [...]
Asia has high hopes for the Olympics
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The Beijing Summer Olympics is just 17 days away, and Asia has been practicing hard to make their presence felt. Winning a gold medal at the Olympics, is not just a matter of pride for the athlete or the country, but also an indicator of their economic and political growth - and [...]
Posts of the Week: 7/14 - 7/20
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
How to Play Anti-Monopoly at bizCult
Do you think my UCC Article 9 Professor should teach the course with analogy to Risk or Operation?
China’s Coal Concerns, Part II at China Environmental Law Blog
Billing Issues for SME’s with Hong Kong Holding Companies at China Briefing
IP Protection in China the Hon Hai Way [...]
% of contaminated surface water
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Numbers: (80,75)
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Getting cricket crazy in China
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Decades after Buddhism was brought to the Middle Kingdom, 2point6billion.com is helping another Indian religion come to China - Cricket! On Saturday, the Bashers Cricket Club, a Shanghai-bred, 2point6billion.com sponsored cricket side joined together for a day of family fun and cricket at the Dulwich Field in Pudong. The club, a collection [...]
Asia is ready to support trade liberalization under conditions
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Ahead of the Doha Round of global free trade talks to be held next week in Geneva, emerging Asian economies have stated that they will support trade liberalization, but only if developed countries offer meaningful cuts to farm subsidies.
The US and EU subsidies their farmers, who are able to sell agricultural products [...]
How Many Drinks is the Deal Worth?
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
The other evening in Shanghai we had a company banquet at a seafood restaurant in Xintiandi. There were mostly sales personnel plus some tech support, marketing and administrative staff. If you hang around any of these China blogs you’ve almost certainly read a story about how the drinking culture has [...]
Russia joins the India-China bandwagon
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
After a fruitful session at the G8 summit in Japan, Russia has expressed interest in the growth of India and China.
Russia’s Foreign Policy Concept released by the Kremlin yesterday, quotes President Dmitry Medvedev as saying - Russia’s friendship with India and China will be a priority of the country’s foreign policy in [...]
Posts of the Week: 7/7 - 7/13
Submitted by Experience Not Logic Blog
Wonderful online treasure trove of old photos of China at James Fallows
China’s Coal Concerns at China Environmental Law Blog
The Next Problem for China’s Exporters: SAFE Regulations at All Roads Lead to China
Why You Should ID That IP Early at China Hearsay
China turns hostile: the quest of Australian iron ore at [...]
Central Asia - Asia’s central focus
Submitted by 2point6billion.com Blog
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India and China’s growth is now certain and in many ways predictable, in other words, its old hat. For those who have their eyes set on future powers, they are keenly watching developments in Central Asia. Energy demands for burgeoning economies now mean that Central Asia is emerging [...]
