The Chinese way of economics

[HoreTore]

The Nordic model is the pinnacle of human rights and dignity. The best the world has ever seen.

It has but one flaw. It is determined to abolish itself out of shame over its own succes.

Norway,...or the Chinese camps. Hmm....tough choice!

I find it fascinating that even you, Louis, managed to overlook the worlds largest multicultural liberal democracy in the world, India, just because China was mentioned in the same sentence. I honestly did not expect that you would be overcome by your fears.

Anyways, as for the first reply: well, that was pretty much the point of the article, wasn't it, Furunculus? The article was about strengthening the imports from Burma to the southern region of China, and to take care not to destroy Burma's export capabilities when increasing production in China.

The point of it was that this was the way forward for China, not just Burma. If China was to be succesful and prosperous, this has to be done. The logic is sound, and as the Chinese government requires extreme growth in order to stay in power, why on earth won't they do this? As PJ states, China will do what is in their own interest. The conclusion they have drawn, is that doing this is in their own interest. So, since 1+1=2, this is likely to happen.

[Louis VI the Fat]

I find it fascinating that even you, Louis, managed to overlook the worlds largest multicultural liberal democracy in the world, India, just because China was mentioned in the same sentence. I honestly did not expect that you would be overcome by your fears.

India...India...despite it being a conservative sectarian madhouse, it is fine with me. The world will be multipolar, and India might be among the less regretful to (re)rise to prominence.

China as of yet is an authoritarian state bend on global domination. Don't blame me, you quoted a Chinese propaganda paper to sing the praise of your future overlords.

Meanwhile, this week non-government papers about China have been reporting not about friendly get togethers with China's southern dependent territories befriended neighbours, but about Bejing rounding up dissidents for fear of the Arab Spring spreading to China.

[HoreTore]

Do you honestly believe that I don't know about China's human rights abuses, Louis.....?

[Strike For The South]

Do you honestly believe that I don't know about China's human rights abuses, Louis.....?

Well you seem pretty apt to take what is basically a regional power play hook, line, and sinker

But I would excpect nothing less from a liverpool fan

[HoreTore]

Well you seem pretty apt to take what is basically a regional power play hook, line, and sinker

Bah. The Chinese think of themselves first and foremost, of course they do. But they have discovered that for themselves to profit the most, they must also consider their potentional markets. Quite an obvious fact if I may say so. If they rise at the expense of everyone else, they will hit a glass ceiling. If they make sure that others tag along, they will be able to rise further. China is an exporting nation, they need to build up a demand for their goods.

As for the achina Daily, of course I'm aware that its government propaganda, and I treat it as such. Just like I treat what comes from any domestic party as propaganda. But I read it nonetheless, and I find that its often interesting, and gives a different perspective.

But I would excpect nothing less from a liverpool fan

Now you crossed the line.

[Louis VI the Fat]

Oh, I assume you know about them. That's why I question your eagerness to embrace China's rise.


We, the West, do not abuse human rights anywhere on the planet and we strive towards win-win development of all.

[HoreTore]

Oh, I assume you know about them. That's why I question your eagerness to embrace China's rise.


We, the West, do not abuse human rights anywhere on the planet and we strive towards win-win development of all.

Disregarding your last sentence, why do I anticipate the rise of India and China? Because I believe both nations have the potential to be wonderful countries in 30 years or so. Kinda like how the most splendid and progressive nation the world has ever seen, France, was butchering brownies, engaging in petty border feuds and lead the world into the worst war in history under a century ago.