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26 December 2018
19 December 2018
18 December 2018
17 December 2018
YOU ARE WELCOME: ASIA'S GIFT TO AMERICA
By Bian-lian Huang
The current trade war with the People's Republic of China, which will conclude amicably, underscores the epic and historic rise of Asia over the last 40 years, particularly the last 20, when China officially joined the World Trade Organization. No economist or sinologist in 1978 dared to dream that China would become the world's largest economy (in PPP terms) 36 years later. More broadly, the Asian-Pacific region accounts for the largest portion of the global gross domestic product.
Asia's rise to economic superpower status was undergirded by one main factor: its human resources. Asians are the hardest working and smartest people in the world. With this asset, it is inevitable that Asian dominance of the world economy will remain the order of the day for many decades to come.
Yet, Asians have generously shared their number one asset with the United States. Every year, Asia sends its best and brightest to Silicon Valley, medical hubs, financial beachheads, and other key economic realms that define the American economy. And of course, native-born Asian-Americans (children of the various immigration waves) provide the much needed natural replenishment of this precious resource.
Natural replenishment is key for the United States continued success. One day, in the near future, Asia will stop sending its talents abroad because of its aging population and because local opportunities and living standards will outshine those offered overseas. (We are already seeing this phenomenon. Of the hundreds of thousands of Mainland Chinese students studying in Europe and the United States, the vast majority choose to pursue their careers in their motherland.) American innovation and productivity may suffer as a consequence, depending on whether the Asian-American population is large enough to reasonably shoulder this burden.
Of course, there will be no shortage of other peoples wishing to come into the United States to reap economic fruit. But it's just not the same without the dual characteristics embedded in the Asian DNA -- intellect and diligence.
The current trade war with the People's Republic of China, which will conclude amicably, underscores the epic and historic rise of Asia over the last 40 years, particularly the last 20, when China officially joined the World Trade Organization. No economist or sinologist in 1978 dared to dream that China would become the world's largest economy (in PPP terms) 36 years later. More broadly, the Asian-Pacific region accounts for the largest portion of the global gross domestic product.
Asia's rise to economic superpower status was undergirded by one main factor: its human resources. Asians are the hardest working and smartest people in the world. With this asset, it is inevitable that Asian dominance of the world economy will remain the order of the day for many decades to come.
Yet, Asians have generously shared their number one asset with the United States. Every year, Asia sends its best and brightest to Silicon Valley, medical hubs, financial beachheads, and other key economic realms that define the American economy. And of course, native-born Asian-Americans (children of the various immigration waves) provide the much needed natural replenishment of this precious resource.
Natural replenishment is key for the United States continued success. One day, in the near future, Asia will stop sending its talents abroad because of its aging population and because local opportunities and living standards will outshine those offered overseas. (We are already seeing this phenomenon. Of the hundreds of thousands of Mainland Chinese students studying in Europe and the United States, the vast majority choose to pursue their careers in their motherland.) American innovation and productivity may suffer as a consequence, depending on whether the Asian-American population is large enough to reasonably shoulder this burden.
Of course, there will be no shortage of other peoples wishing to come into the United States to reap economic fruit. But it's just not the same without the dual characteristics embedded in the Asian DNA -- intellect and diligence.
05 December 2018
02 December 2018
25 November 2018
CHINA SHOULD HARVEST ITS SOFT POWER
Internet videos of young (and beautiful) Chinese ladies living a back-to-nature lifestyle have gone viral in China (Sina Weibo) as well as overseas (Youtube). Overseas viewers observe how beautiful and clean the Chinese countryside actually is (as opposed to the images of pollution often shown in the international press). They also admire how these ladies are so independent and live harmoniously with nature.
Here's a chance for China to harvest its soft power. China has an abundant supply of beautiful, talented, and tech-savvy people who can convey a message about the country that money cannot buy. If the Chinese government were farsighted, it should invest in people like Li Ziqi (see her video below) who are doing more to promote China and Chineseness than any overpriced PR firm could.
Here's a chance for China to harvest its soft power. China has an abundant supply of beautiful, talented, and tech-savvy people who can convey a message about the country that money cannot buy. If the Chinese government were farsighted, it should invest in people like Li Ziqi (see her video below) who are doing more to promote China and Chineseness than any overpriced PR firm could.
17 November 2018
Depression Awareness
As the Western world enters its festive season, it is well worth remembering that depression hits many during this time of the year. The exaggerated emphasis on family togetherness depresses those living alone or far away from loved ones. It's worth noting that all these putative celebrations are principally driven by the merchant class always looking to earn an extra buck or two.
If family cohesion is that important in our society (as it should be), then we ought to practice it every day of the year and not just a few weeks out of 52...
If family cohesion is that important in our society (as it should be), then we ought to practice it every day of the year and not just a few weeks out of 52...
23 October 2018
ARMY OF 14K ILLEGALS POISED TO INVADE THE USA: WILL TRUMP BLINK?
THESE ARE NOT MIGRANTS OR AN IMMIGRANT CARAVAN. IT'S AN ARMY OF INVADERS PUSHING ITS WAY INTO THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE US GOVERNMENT OR ITS PEOPLE. THEIR MENTALITY IS, "LIKE IT OR NOT, WE'RE COMING IN. YOU BETTER FEED, HOUSE, AND MEDICATE US."
IF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BLINKS, THEN THAT'S THE END OF THE UNITED STATES AS WE KNOW IT. SO FAR, THE ADMINISTRATION IS MAKING ALL THE RIGHT NOISES. BUT, WITH TRUMP, ONE NEVER KNOWS.
21 October 2018
08 October 2018
China's Hua Chenyu to Take the World!
A shy lad from China's back country has grown to become a national -- and a growing international -- music sensation with his talents on loan from God Himself. Hua Chenyu combines classical music, pop, rock, hip hop, and Peking opera to create his own genre of music. His good looks -- the doey eyes and high nose ridge -- don't hurt none either. A. True. Genius.
06 October 2018
NEW TALENTS: MODERN BROTHERS!
NEW PHENOMENON FROM CHINA: ARTISTS LIVESTREAMING IN PUBLIC AMONG THEIR FANS IN AN INTIMATE SPACE.
03 October 2018
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09 August 2018
20 July 2018
FUCKING LIES ABOUT THE "GOOD" LABOR MARKET
EVERY DAY, THE PRESS AND POLITICIANS LIE ABOUT HOW GREAT THE ECONOMY IS DOING. THEY CITE THE SUPPOSED LOW UNEMPLOYMENT RATE. ALL ARE LIES AND LIARS!
PUTATIVELY, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE USA STANDS AT 4%, A NEAR-RECORD LOW. BUT IF WE LOOK AT THE U-6 NUMBER, WHICH INCLUDES THE UNDEREMPLOYED, THE NUMBER IS ALMOST 8% -- A BIG DIFFERENCE!
TALK TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A JOB NOW, AND THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT THEY ARE WORKING HARDER TO FIND A JOB THAN WHEN THEY WERE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. THAT'S BECAUSE FOR EVERY ONE JOB OPENING, THERE ARE ABOUT, ON AVERAGE, 400 APPLICANTS. THAT MEANS THERE IS A 0.25% PROBABILITY OF YOUR GETTING THE JOB. THIS IS HIGHER ODDS THAN WINNING THE LOTTERY -- BUT STILL A VERY SLIM CHANCE INDEED.
THAT'S WHY THIS FAIRBANK REPORT SUPPORTS SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS'S PROPOSAL FOR A GUARANTEED JOB FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ONE. ALTERNATIVELY, A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ANYONE NOT IN WORK SINCE FINDING WORK IS A CRAP SHOOT. AFTER 10,000 YEARS OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION, THE SO-CALLED MODERN ECONOMY STILL OPERATES ON LOTTERY ODDS FOR ANYONE WANTING TO WORK IN ORDER TO FEED HIS FAMILY. WE HAVE NOT PROGRESSED AT ALL IN 10,000 FUCKING YEARS!
PUTATIVELY, THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN THE USA STANDS AT 4%, A NEAR-RECORD LOW. BUT IF WE LOOK AT THE U-6 NUMBER, WHICH INCLUDES THE UNDEREMPLOYED, THE NUMBER IS ALMOST 8% -- A BIG DIFFERENCE!
TALK TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A JOB NOW, AND THEY WILL TELL YOU THAT THEY ARE WORKING HARDER TO FIND A JOB THAN WHEN THEY WERE GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. THAT'S BECAUSE FOR EVERY ONE JOB OPENING, THERE ARE ABOUT, ON AVERAGE, 400 APPLICANTS. THAT MEANS THERE IS A 0.25% PROBABILITY OF YOUR GETTING THE JOB. THIS IS HIGHER ODDS THAN WINNING THE LOTTERY -- BUT STILL A VERY SLIM CHANCE INDEED.
THAT'S WHY THIS FAIRBANK REPORT SUPPORTS SENATOR BERNIE SANDERS'S PROPOSAL FOR A GUARANTEED JOB FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS ONE. ALTERNATIVELY, A UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME SHOULD BE PROVIDED TO ANYONE NOT IN WORK SINCE FINDING WORK IS A CRAP SHOOT. AFTER 10,000 YEARS OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION, THE SO-CALLED MODERN ECONOMY STILL OPERATES ON LOTTERY ODDS FOR ANYONE WANTING TO WORK IN ORDER TO FEED HIS FAMILY. WE HAVE NOT PROGRESSED AT ALL IN 10,000 FUCKING YEARS!
09 July 2018
04 July 2018
28 May 2018
Another Hot Asian Porn Star: Saya Song
A darker-skinned Asian, Saya has jumped right into the industry doing the full spectrum of scenes. Most Asian porn stars start out doing vanilla scenes until they get popular and respond to the demands of their fans. Saya does it all. An A-cup girl, she looks like the typical Asian party girl at any college.
05 May 2018
01 April 2018
THE TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL CHLOE STAFLER OF FRANCE
talented and beautiful too! Beautiful French lady.
13 March 2018
28 February 2018
THE ETERNAL PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT XI JINPING OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA IS EXPECTED TO RECEIVE THE ENDORSEMENT OF HIS COUNTRY'S PARLIAMENT IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS TO SERVE BEYOND TWO TERMS. THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS AND THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S POLITICAL CONSULTATIVE CONFERENCE ("LIANGHUI") WILL IN ALL LIKELIHOOD LIFT THE CONSTITUTIONAL LIMIT ON THE TWO FIVE-YEAR PRESIDENTIAL TERMS. THIS WILL MAKE XI THE STRONGEST CHINESE LEADER SINCE DENG XIAOPING, THE PARAMOUNT LEADER WHO OPENED UP CHINA TO THE WORLD IN 1978.
While many (mainly in the West) fear a power grab and a return to the bad old days of the cult of personality, we think this concern is exaggerated and over-hyped. Xi simply wants to oversee and ensure the success of some of the biggest projects in human history, to wit, the One Belt/One Road Initiative, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the resolution (one way or another) of the Taiwan question, and the re-emergence of China/Cathay as the largest economy in the world. It takes a man of his caliber and courage to do all these. No other living person on earth can achieve these monumental goals except for Xi Jinping himself. Xi Dada, jiayou!
30 January 2018
BEAUTY AND TALENT COMBINED
HER NAME IS FENG TIMO. FULL-TIME JOB: ANGEL, PART-TIME JOB: YOUTUBE SINGER
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