Time (October 3)
“Growing friction” between China & Japan is creating “Asia’s new cold war.” Some of the friction may simply be posturing as leaders play to domestic audiences, Yet, “China and Japan have become locked in a nasty war of words, with many wondering what will come next.”
“Growing friction” between China & Japan is creating “Asia’s new cold war.” Some of the friction may simply be posturing as leaders play to domestic audiences, Yet, “China and Japan have become locked in a nasty war of words, with many wondering what will come next.”
Economist (September 30)
India is getting bad press as it prepares to host the 72-nation Commonwealth Games. In contrast with Beijing’s spotless Olympic Games, newspapers are referring to Delhi’s as the “Commonfilth” Games. Sporting aside, the Economist points out that India is advancing rapidly. “Its economy is expected to expand by 8.5% this year” and it will likely surpass China’s growth rate by 2013.
Tags: China, Commonwealth Games, India, Olympics
