Dwindling demand hastens closure of at least 3,600 factories, stirs unrest.
Declining U.S. orders already have contributed to the closure of at least 3,600 toy factories since the beginning of 2008, according to the Chinese government, leaving hundreds of thousands of Chinese workers suddenly out of work in this sector alone. Some of the shutdowns have [...]
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Trouble in Toyland: U.S. recession jolts China
Posted by Matt in December 12th, 2008 | no comment
Published in China, China, Chinese Government, Chinese Workers, Closure, Economists, Financial Crisis, Hundreds Of Thousands, Jolts, Recession, Shutdowns, Toy Factories, Trouble In Toyland, Unrest, Violent Protests
How the global economic crisis could bring down the Chinese government
Posted by Matt in November 18th, 2008 | no comment
Published in China, Economy, Array, China, Chinese Economy, Chinese Government, Financial Failure, George W Bush, Global Economic Crisis, Going To War, Neighbors, Reputation, Stake, Stimulus Package, Taiwan, Unrest, Usa Today, War Option
A breakdown in the entire Chinese political order might mean that going to war wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Historically, China has re-focused attention by going to war with its neighbors. Taiwan may be in their sights this time, or another war option may present itself.
From the article:
This unrest (As USA Today reported) is [...]
Spy Cases Raise Concern on China’s Intentions
Posted by Matt in July 9th, 2008 | no comment
Published in China, Espionage, beijing, Benefit, Breadth, China, Chinese Companies, Chinese Government, Enforcement Circles, Export Laws, Intelligence Operations, Law Enforcement, National Security Secrets, Prosecutors, Spy Cases
The cases have intensified the evaluation in intelligence and law enforcement circles about the breadth of the threat from Beijing. Many have been similar to the one involving Mr. Bergersen, in that prosecutors describe them as carefully planned intelligence operations run by the Chinese government intended to steal national security secrets. Other cases, however, are [...]
Sun Tzu, Nuclear Weapons and China’s Grand Strategy
Posted by Matt in July 8th, 2008 | no comment
Published in general, Ancient Writings, Art Of War, Bilateral Relations, Chinese Communist Party, Chinese Government, Deceptions, Due Respect, Grand Strategy, Integral Components, Liberation Army, Military Academies, Military Power, Military Strategy, Montaperto, National Strategy, Nuclear Posture, Nuclear Strategy, Nuclear Weapons, People S Liberation Army, Source Documents, Sun-Tzu