What's going on with China? Who is in control?

[AztecWilliam]

Two columns on China and its relations with other countries, especially the U.S.

The first is in depth on the the power centers influencing the Chinese government. The second discusses Taiwan's dicey position with respect to a rising China.

the-diplomat.com/2011/01/20/chinas-19th-century-agenda/

the-diplomat.com/2011/02/23/searching-for-taiwan%E2%80%99s-plan-b/

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[The Great Aztec Joe]

With four times the population of the United States, China only manufactures about half as much as we do.

China has tremendous room for growth, but as it has grown in the past, it has shown us that they are maturing in their attitude towards our democracies in the western world. It is a slow process, but it is ongoing never the less. I look forward to continuing progress.