Showing posts with label china. Show all posts
Showing posts with label china. Show all posts

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China

Speaking at a TED Salon in London, economist Martin Jacques asks: How do we in the West make sense of China and its phenomenal rise? The author of "When China Rules the World," he examines why the West often puzzles over the growing power of the Chinese economy, and offers three building blocks for understanding what China is and will become.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Chinese build 15 story building in just six days

A level 9 Earthquake-resistant, sound-proof, thermal-insulated 15-story hotel in Changsha, complete with everything, from the cabling to three-pane windows was built in just six days total.

Friday, November 12, 2010

US-Sino Currency Rap Battle by Next Media Animation

Remember the guys who did those funny animated videos of Tiger Woods, Late Night battle, and many others... They did it again.

"The G20 is getting underway in South Korea. High on the agenda is the brewing currency battle between China and the United States. Need a primer on the issues? Check out our US-Sino Currency Rap Battle, featuring Chinese president Hu Jintao and American president Barack Obama. China has mad stacks of US Treasury debt and fears America will inflate its way out the hole by weakening the greenback further. The US, on the other hand, says China is keeping its currency artificially undervalued to protect its exports.It's a battle for the ages. And everything you need to know about US-Sino trade relations can be learned right here." - Next Media Animation.

I don't know If I will learn anything, but I'm sure I was laughing the whole time. =D