"In my opinion, the higher end of China watching inevitably involves locating and distilling what is written between the lines".
Western propagandists, like Geremie R. Barmé, and lying politicians, like Kevin Rudd, try to interpolate themselves between China's plain, always truthful words and 'interpret' them for us – always from a Western mainstream POV, always imputing sinister motives.
I have been studying the PRC since 1961. They have the most popular, honest, transparent government in world history – as their stats and track record amply demonstrate.
Just read what they say. Ignore sleazy interpreters.
"In my opinion, the higher end of China watching inevitably involves locating and distilling what is written between the lines".
Western propagandists, like Geremie R. Barmé, and lying politicians, like Kevin Rudd, try to interpolate themselves between China's plain, always truthful words and 'interpret' them for us – always from a Western mainstream POV, always imputing sinister motives.
I have been studying the PRC since 1961. They have the most popular, honest, transparent government in world history – as their stats and track record amply demonstrate.
Just read what they say. Ignore sleazy interpreters.
Interesting that he views bitcoin as a currency, up till now it acts more like a commodity.
Fascinating. Did not know this part of Chinese history. The tax pymt aspect recalls MMT. Wonder if the MMT’ers such as Kelton is aware of this history
For a moment there I thought Yi Gang might have been talking about dumplings!! (Jiaozi, 饺子) 😄
Interesting article, as usual.