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Originally posted by drsambansal View PostThis is a great idea. China has already emerged though still developing. I want to see how they handle the islamic militancy within their borders & how they cooperate with us in US & in India containg the militant terrorists launching from Pakistan.
Sam
There is a need to give enough strength to India-Russia-China group. Enough work is needed to built a level of confidence between India and China, for a combined benefits for these two developing nations and for a confident war against terrorism.
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This is one of the more fascinating aspects of international politics to me. China for whatever reason fascinates me. I'd like to visit there someday, but I wish they were a bit more "open" to various social events and things (music, games, etc). Our relationship with them will be a major component to 21st century international affairs imo. It's like the Heavyweight boxing champ watching an up and comer in a way.
Thanks for making this forum. This was one of the forums that made me want to register actually.
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What about a general East Asia/Pacific forum? China's growth is important, but what about Russian Far East, ANZUS, Vietnam/Thailand & South East Asia, Taiwan and Japan/Korea.
Surely thats more important than looking at China's rise? Japan alone should have its own forum if its about big, potentially influential nation states.
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I'm not sure if this the right place for this , but here goes.
Chinas economy has been a juggernaut for a while now. Her manufacturing industry has taken the world by storm. Here in Australia; almost everything is made in China. There is very little manufacturing done here now. It's impossible to make goods when the labour Dollar is so different. I see the price of things in the shops hear and wonder how they can sell things for the price they do.
An example is; I brought a 18 volt cordless drill a couple of months ago. It came with a spare battery and 85 piece drill and screwdriver set, all for $49.95. Now, I know you only get what you pay for, BUT, I've had numerous tools from this company in the past. They offer a 2 year REPLACEMENT WARRANTY on all their products. You can't beat that. Some of the tools I have bought have had issues and I have returned them for a brand new one.
I'm not a tradie, and I can't justify paying $375.00 for a brand name drill when I can buy one for $49.95.
The products coming out of China are getting better and better all the time. All the major manufacturers here source from China.
BUT, here's the kicker. The world wide finance issue that is sweeping the world is also effecting China in ways we may not be ready for. Because we have very little made here, I fear that Chinas economy is going to stumble and may even fall over. If it does, I believe the whole world will suffer dramatically dragging the world into an economic depressive.
But there may be a winner here. And that winner may be in the form of India. Both countries have massive populations to draw workers from. I've had dealings with Chinese businesses and found them extrenal difficult to do business with. India on the other hand is a dream to deal with.
FreddieNever hold your farts in, they run up your spine, and that's where shity ideas come from.
vēnī, vīdī, velcro - I came, I saw I stuck around.
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Freddie
Welcome to this corner of WAB and thanks for sharing your personal exp with us.“the misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing compared to the misery of not being exploited at all” -- Joan Robinson
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Originally posted by Freeloader View PostThis is one of the more fascinating aspects of international politics to me. China for whatever reason fascinates me. I'd like to visit there someday, but I wish they were a bit more "open" to various social events and things (music, games, etc).
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Originally posted by furkensturker View PostBUT, here's the kicker. The world wide finance issue that is sweeping the world is also effecting China in ways we may not be ready for. Because we have very little made here, I fear that Chinas economy is going to stumble and may even fall over. If it does, I believe the whole world will suffer dramatically dragging the world into an economic depressive.
Freddie
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/17/bu...20china&st=cse
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Originally posted by Montenegrino View PostWell so far it is not affecting it too badly!!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/17/bu...20china&st=cse
China has become a source of money to be borrowed, even by our Govt. This will have the effect to make China an even bigger world economy. I'm still not sure if this is a good thing or not. Only time will tell.
The Chinese manufacturing industry is spreading in different ways.
The Great Ute of China is here - SA220 & V240 Dual Cab Utes - Great Wall Motors, Australia
I believe they an offshoot of Toyota; They may be a good thing, but Aussies are very skeptical of imported vehicles vehicles. We have some of the hardest conditions on earth for vehicles. If they can survive here, they can survive anywhere. Does anyone have any info on them?
FreddieNever hold your farts in, they run up your spine, and that's where shity ideas come from.
vēnī, vīdī, velcro - I came, I saw I stuck around.
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Originally posted by furkensturker View PostThe Chinese manufacturing industry is spreading in different ways.
The Great Ute of China is here - SA220 & V240 Dual Cab Utes - Great Wall Motors, Australia
I believe they an offshoot of Toyota; They may be a good thing, but Aussies are very skeptical of imported vehicles vehicles. We have some of the hardest conditions on earth for vehicles. If they can survive here, they can survive anywhere. Does anyone have any info on them?
Freddie
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