Understanding the China-Japan Island Conflict 
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Commissioned 
Mooncakes Get a Makeover 
Can You Make Yourself Smarter? 
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While many people assume that behaviors like avoiding eye contact and fidgeting are signals that a…
For Asian-American Couples, a Tie That Binds
Inter-racial marriage rates are at an all-time high in the United States, with the percentage of…
How to Apologize
It is easy to hurt someone’s feelings. It is much harder to apologize, but an honest…
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Commissioned
China’s first aircraft carrier was formally commissioned on Sept. 25. China sees the carrier as the end of a long struggle to gain global respect and acceptance as a major military power. The Liaoning enters service…
The Election, the Presidency and Foreign Policy
Everyone thinks that the President of the United States can, by himself, solve the problems of this country. If gas prices go up, people blame the President. If the economy is bad, people blame the President.…
The Ghost of Neil Heywood
Before now, few Chinese had ever heard of Neil Heywood. Today, he is so famous that his name (Hai Wu De) is banned from the Chinese internet. What Happened to Neil Heywood? In November 2011 Neil…
Will China Make Friends in Pakistan?
Earlier this week, the Asia Times Online reported that China is planning on building military bases in northern Pakistan. This might not be a good idea. The benefits are clear: support Pakistan to balance a rising…
Understanding the China-Japan Island Conflict
China and Japan are arguing over an island chain in the East China Sea known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan and Diaoyu Islands in China. These islands, which are little more than uninhabited rocks, are…
More Wealthy Chinese Said to Prepare Exits
Some immigration lawyers have seen a new increase in the number of Chinese seeking foreign…
Understanding the China-Japan Island Conflict
China and Japan are arguing over an island chain in the East China Sea known…
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