Monthly Archives: May 2012

China could owe America one trillion dollars

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Interesting story that not many people know: http://chinadailymail.com/2012/05/29/china-could-owe-america-one-trillion-dollars/

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US Navy to deploy warship to Singapore

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

From South China Morning Post. These new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) will make a huge difference in the West Philippine Sea. The first in a new class of US Navy combat ships will be sent to Singapore next year for … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day 63

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.” – Anonymous

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China’s shipyards on the brink

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

From South China Morning Post: Welder Zhang fires up his blowtorch and looks up at the towering, 8,800-tonne oil tanker that is likely to be his last job at Qiligang Shipbuilding. Barring a miracle, the 50-year-old will soon join the … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

A very interesting article from SINOSTAND, that busts a few popular myths. Chart: Comparing historical Chinese and foreign-inflicted deaths

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