"and makes the US public more willing to accept a world where America is no longer the indispensable referee" struck a note with me because I could never understand why the U.S. government needed to be the world police. I now understand better. It's not America or Americans, it's the same group that is still trying to make the world into that "great" place for us to exist, whether we like it or not.
From a Canadian standpoint China appears to be a friendly foe, one that has gained many inroads into our culture. They have actively infiltrated and influenced elections, illegal police stations, monitoring and surveilling citizens, and pushing the CCP agenda. That includes buying resources and companies to gain economic power and control.
The liberal government turns a blind eye to this insidious intrusion and it's downplayed in the media, as Carney is now giving China what it wants; a foothold, with new economic deals and concessions for "The New World Order" he talked about in his Davos speech.
With his new majority government, obtained by undemocratic floor crossings, we're on the verge of something unprecedented and very scary. They're allowing China and the WEF policies to erode the culture, the freedom, and prosperity we once knew.
This article brought two things immediately to mind...
1) As with all countries and their governments, there is a significant difference between the natural beauty, historical splendor, and the warmth of its people... as opposed to the nature and objectives of the government that rules over it.
2) The susceptibility and gullibility of the general population (especially in present-day America) should never be underestimated.
How in the name of good sense does a clown in a clown's costume performing a gymnastics act inspire the sense of “an unfiltered, vibrant glimpse into China's culture, modernity, and beauty,” and offered millions of global viewers, “a fresh perspective on the country."
or
“After watching this video, I realized how stupid my previous views on China were."
I have a genuine love and respect for the Chinese people (ALL people as a matter of fact), their traditions, and their culture, but wrt their government, like ALL governments, not so much... and wrt the internet's so-called "Influencers."... those posers only serve to underline #2 above.
We seem to have a love-hate relationship with China. The West complains but does their best to strive to emulate the power of the Chinese government over their people. We prefer our oligarchs to be less visible. We don't mind if they modernize and are economically successful as long as they don't encroach on our power and do as they are told.
China wants the successes of the West but don't want to give up the ability to direct and control by the government which restricts any innovation that isn't sanctioned. The chaotic innovations in the US are too threatening to the control by the central planning. They want to pick and choose the economic winners.
I think that things will eventually equalize. The centralized control will slowly break down and things will liberalize in China. I am more worried that the tools that they developed for that control will expand in the West.
"and makes the US public more willing to accept a world where America is no longer the indispensable referee" struck a note with me because I could never understand why the U.S. government needed to be the world police. I now understand better. It's not America or Americans, it's the same group that is still trying to make the world into that "great" place for us to exist, whether we like it or not.
From a Canadian standpoint China appears to be a friendly foe, one that has gained many inroads into our culture. They have actively infiltrated and influenced elections, illegal police stations, monitoring and surveilling citizens, and pushing the CCP agenda. That includes buying resources and companies to gain economic power and control.
The liberal government turns a blind eye to this insidious intrusion and it's downplayed in the media, as Carney is now giving China what it wants; a foothold, with new economic deals and concessions for "The New World Order" he talked about in his Davos speech.
With his new majority government, obtained by undemocratic floor crossings, we're on the verge of something unprecedented and very scary. They're allowing China and the WEF policies to erode the culture, the freedom, and prosperity we once knew.
This article brought two things immediately to mind...
1) As with all countries and their governments, there is a significant difference between the natural beauty, historical splendor, and the warmth of its people... as opposed to the nature and objectives of the government that rules over it.
2) The susceptibility and gullibility of the general population (especially in present-day America) should never be underestimated.
How in the name of good sense does a clown in a clown's costume performing a gymnastics act inspire the sense of “an unfiltered, vibrant glimpse into China's culture, modernity, and beauty,” and offered millions of global viewers, “a fresh perspective on the country."
or
“After watching this video, I realized how stupid my previous views on China were."
I have a genuine love and respect for the Chinese people (ALL people as a matter of fact), their traditions, and their culture, but wrt their government, like ALL governments, not so much... and wrt the internet's so-called "Influencers."... those posers only serve to underline #2 above.
We seem to have a love-hate relationship with China. The West complains but does their best to strive to emulate the power of the Chinese government over their people. We prefer our oligarchs to be less visible. We don't mind if they modernize and are economically successful as long as they don't encroach on our power and do as they are told.
China wants the successes of the West but don't want to give up the ability to direct and control by the government which restricts any innovation that isn't sanctioned. The chaotic innovations in the US are too threatening to the control by the central planning. They want to pick and choose the economic winners.
I think that things will eventually equalize. The centralized control will slowly break down and things will liberalize in China. I am more worried that the tools that they developed for that control will expand in the West.
China always has had an edge on playing the long game.