Monthly Archives: October 2007

Chinese Chemicals Flow Unchecked to Market — New York Times Investigative Piece

Apologies for sparsely posting of late, but my practice has not allowed me much spare time. In the meanwhile, read this article on unregulated Chinese chemical exports finding their way into the pharma drug chain. Podcast available.

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Event: Public Reason and the Harmonious Society: The Future of Political Theory in Cross-Cultural Perspectives

[Editor's Note: One generally find oneself yawning at academic conferences, but this one has provocative potential.] DATE: October 25 – 28 TIME: see below PLACE:Third Floor, Main Building, Tsinghua University) COST: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sponsors: Department of … Continue reading

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China Plans CCP Branch in Space

The more prescient members at the National Party Congress are evidently thinking far outside the box. Outside the planet, it appears… China’s space communists would “carry out the regular activities of a Communist Party of China branch in space in … Continue reading

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Judicial Independence — When Local Authorities Pay the Judiciary Scant Attention

Get a judgment somewhere in China. Then try to collect. There is little value in a judgment when the authorities flout its enforcement. Read this Washington Post article. The local government, against whom the judgment was entered, won’t pay and … Continue reading

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Audio: Republicans Reject Free Trade and China Takes a Hit

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U.S. Republicans Reject Free Trade — China Takes a Hit

Over the last few years, the American ardor for China has cooled. Even I need a sweater. In speaking with Americans, the topic often turns to China. My partner in conversation, whoever it may be — home improvement contractor, local … Continue reading

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