和平崛起？还要多谢911。Actually a lot of Chinese wants a new napoleon. Of the many Chinese from the older generation I have met, especially those that is relatively uneducated, the common speech they will render upon me is that “如果主席还在。。。印尼华人屠杀事件就会。。。某某搞民族分裂分子就会。。。。。。”
But personally I feel that the current Chinese leaders are doing the right things. Its in fact very heartening to see that Chinese is finally making a comeback, after so many years of being conquered, invaded and stamped on. But it is not the time to be proud. China definitely cannot have a new Napoleon. Thinking back of Pre-911 United States, the “common enemy” that was infused into their political imagination is not the Islamic extremist today, or the High Tech workers from Bangalore, India (who stole their job). In fact, before 911 happen, the rising Chinese power was the main issue which Bush demonize and seek to exploit politically.
Of course, as it turns out, America’s stance in the internati (more...)
Quite agree with you
While China is progressing, the West realizes that 1/4 of the world population will become a challenge and rival --- for resources.
I bow to the China government's "peaceful ascendancy of China" theory, if it is their ideal rather than a gesture. But I am suspicious of the feasibility.
The key point is resources, a Westerner consumes 7 to 10 times more than a developing country citizen. Imagine all Chinese consume the same amount....
China still benefits from low profit margin exports now, but it has potential in those high-end areas, such as aerospace, bio, medical and information. Once the rules set by the West (including intellectual property, global market, trade barrier) fail to stop China, armed conflict might happen.
U.S can stop importing from China, providing Americans are willing to pay much more and live at a lower living standard.
I believe certain ideaology or belief is required for the whole world to co-exist peacefully; and a more equal environment must be created. Based on the Western history, I believe it is a mission impossible for them. I do hope Chinese, with our traditional wisdom and philosophy, could contribute to the world with new ideaology, not only to unite the whole nation, but also to the whole world.
I bow to the China government's "peaceful ascendancy of China" theory, if it is their ideal rather than a gesture. But I am suspicious of the feasibility.
The key point is resources, a Westerner consumes 7 to 10 times more than a developing country citizen. Imagine all Chinese consume the same amount....
China still benefits from low profit margin exports now, but it has potential in those high-end areas, such as aerospace, bio, medical and information. Once the rules set by the West (including intellectual property, global market, trade barrier) fail to stop China, armed conflict might happen.
U.S can stop importing from China, providing Americans are willing to pay much more and live at a lower living standard.
I believe certain ideaology or belief is required for the whole world to co-exist peacefully; and a more equal environment must be created. Based on the Western history, I believe it is a mission impossible for them. I do hope Chinese, with our traditional wisdom and philosophy, could contribute to the world with new ideaology, not only to unite the whole nation, but also to the whole world.
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