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Is Chinese Culture the Secret Ingredient for Economic Success?

Posted in Asia, Audio, Video and Transcripts, China, Freedom, Friends and Foes of Liberty, International Affairs, Trade and Business, tagged , , , , on December 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

RatliffChinese culture can contribute significantly to a country’s success, according to William Ratliff, research fellow and former curator of the Americas Collection at the Hoover Institution and research fellow at the Independent Institute.

Dr. Ratliff argues that culture in general and Chinese culture in particular matter a great deal to a nation’s economic and political development. He spoke with Friends and Foes of Liberty about the role of culture, the resounding success of the Asian Tigers–Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan–in the latter half of the 20th century, and the unfulfilled expectations of the Arab Spring.

Hosted by Ying Ma, Friends and Foes of Liberty is a show featuring in-depth discussions with thinkers, doers and leaders about freedom, geopolitics, international affairs and U.S. foreign policy.

To listen to this episode, please click here, download the podcast on iTunes, or use the blogtalkradio player below.

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The Racist and the Diversity Czar

Posted in Asia, China, Conservatism, Racial Politics, Southeast Asia, U.S. Politics, tagged , , , , on October 31, 2012 | 1 Comment »

PJ Media, October 30, 2012

–Article by Ying Ma

Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas, a case challenging the use of racial preferences in the university admissions process. The case has led supporters and opponents to engage in a heated national debate about the merits of affirmative action, but few have noticed that one of the best reminders of the policy’s absurdities actually comes from the territorial conflicts currently raging in Asia.

In the world of affirmative action, Asians-Americans, along with other races, are lumped together as a single group that receives, or are excluded from, employment, education, contracting, or other positions. In the real world, however, the people of Asia not only are not interchangeable tokens; they have numerous reasons not to like each other. Grouping Asians together for the purpose of fostering “diversity” in America is not only ignorant but also insulting.

Read the entire article here.

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A More Targeted Repression

Posted in Asia, China, Democratization, Freedom, Trade and Business, tagged , , , on July 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Boston Review, July/August 2011

–By Ying Ma

This article is part of China’s Other Revolution, a Boston Review forum on political and social change in China. Ying Ma responds here to a lead article written by Edward S. Steinfeld, a professor of political economy at MIT.

Over the past three decades, China’s rulers have relinquished a vast amount of political authority in order to pursue breakneck economic development. Unlike Maoist totalitarianism modern Chinese authoritarianism does not demand total submission from its subjects. It has innovated, gained in sophistication, and gathered more diverse tools for repression. Edward Steinfeld overlooks this essence of Chinese authoritarianism as he forecasts its end, and he mistakes its willingness to adapt for its potential for demise.

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Radio Television Hong Kong Hosts Ying Ma for Discussion on State Capitalism

Posted in Asia, Audio, Video and Transcripts, China, Climate Change, Freedom, International Affairs, Trade and Business, tagged , , , on May 17, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

RTHK, May 18, 2011

Hong Kong–On Wednesday, May 18, 2011, Radio Television Hong Kong’s Backchat program hosted Ying Ma for a discussion on Chinese state capitalism. The issues discussed include: Can the West learn from China’s brand of state capitalism? Maybe China has it right all along and it’s time for the West to review their failed policies. Or is China just one massive bubble on the verge of popping?

The following guests also appeared on the program:

Chandran Nair, CEO and founder of GIFT (Global Institute For Tomorrow)

Dr Andrew Freris, Chief Investment Advisor for Asia, BNP Paribas Wealth Management

Philip Bowring, Journalist and Editor, Asia Sentinel

Listen to the full program here. (Note: The program is approximately forty-five minutes and features five minutes of news headlines at the beginning and at the half-hour mark. Though the audio appears as if it will end at the half-hour mark, it actually restarts, and the interview continues, on the same audio player.)

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Market Capitalism, State-Style

Posted in Asia, China, Conservatism, International Affairs, U.S. Foreign Policy, tagged , , , , on February 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Policy Review, February & March 2011

–By Ying Ma

A review of The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations? by Ian Bremmer. Portfolio. 240 Pages. $26.95

Ian bremmer believes that the free market is worth defending. Though market capitalism has taken a severe beating in the recent global financial crisis, he insists that it remains the best model for creating wealth, promoting growth, and delivering prosperity worldwide. Yet, as he explains in his new book, The End of the Free Market, market capitalism now faces a major threat from within capitalism itself.

Read entire article here.

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Bush, Obama, Indonesia

Posted in Asia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, U.S. Foreign Policy, tagged , , , , on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Jakarta Globe, July 17, 2009

Six months into US President Barack Obama’s tenure, his administration has indicated an interest to enter into a “comprehensive partnership” with Indonesia, forge better relations with the Muslim world and reassert America’s commitment to Southeast Asia. The policies — all relevant to Indonesia — appear worthwhile enough, but the Obama administration’s self-adulation in pursuing them is not.

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Finding China, in Far-Flung Lands

Posted in Asia, China, Indonesia, Racial Politics, Southeast Asia, tagged , , , , , on March 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Wall Street Journal Asia, March 13, 2009

Singapore

The nationalist frenzy arrived quickly. As soon as Chinese art collector Cai Mingchao refused to pay for two bronze sculptures for which he had successfully bid $40 million at a Christie’s auction, China’s newspapers, Internet chat rooms and blogs rushed to crown him the country’s new national hero. In the view of numerous Chinese citizens, including Mr. Cai, the artworks were looted from China by European powers in the 19th century and should be returned to China, for free. The Chinese government agrees.

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‘Change’ Is Coming to Asia

Posted in Asia, China, Freedom, Trade and Business, U.S. Foreign Policy, tagged , , on November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Wall Street Journal Asia, November 12, 2008

The U.S. and most Asian nations have enjoyed eight years of stable and warm relations under Republican President George W. Bush. Now, the region stands at the dawn of a new, Democratic era in Washington — led by a young and charismatic President-elect, Barack Obama. But just because Mr. Obama won an overwhelming victory in the polls doesn’t mean his presidency will bode well for Asia.

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