Sharp Shift in the World Order

The slow death of the Euro gives China and the USA the opportunity to call the shots.

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/finance/ambroseevans-pritchard/100013198/america-and-china-must-crush-germany-into-submission/

Europe's Woe is China's Chance

European economic problems offer China, with it's cash reserves, a chance to step further up the ladder of world trade dominance. A massive investment into Europe by China seems to have short term benefits for both regions but is it an attractive proposal?

http://shadow.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/09/16/chinas_investing_woes

The Day China Took Over

The downgrading of the United States credit rating is not in itself a big deal, it is, however, symptomatic of a wider trend whereby the Americans are seen to be a failing power, unable to manage wither it's foreign or domestic financial affairs, never mind lead the world. In contrast, China has been flexing it's economic muscles since the start of the current economic downturn and is now in a position to not only claim to challenge the US position as world hegemon but indeed to put forward it's case as the senior partner in a symbiotic relationship between the two giants. 

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financialcrisis/8684245/China-cant-and-wont-save-the-world.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-14430598

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/business/global/china-a-big-creditor-says-us-has-only-itself-to-blame.html

http://blogs.forbes.com/kenrapoza/2011/08/06/the-post-western-world/

90 Years of the Communist Party

Mao in 1939

Marking the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party and looking at the impact the organisation has had on China and the world. Is China in a better position now than it was 90 years ago, and, if so, is this because of or despite the Communist Party?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/8610531/China-Communist-Party-celebrates-90th-anniversary.html

http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/07/01/aint_no_party_like_the_communist_party?page=0,0

China-US Relations in South East Asia

US and China continue to clash in the South China Sea over the perceived spheres of influence of both governments. China has launched its clearest warning yet that it is running out of patience with the US.

http://the-diplomat.com/new-leaders-forum/2011/06/26/china-plays-nationalism-card/

The Gender Imbalance Timebomb in Asia

"Sex selection starts with the urban, educated middle-class and filters down"

Gender selection and Asia's missing girls.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/06/21/gender-selection-abortion-crisis-in-asia-india-u-s.html

Monroe in Asia

The differing versions of hegemonic powers in the world: the Free-rider, the Strongman, and the Constabulary models, and how the Monroe Doctrine applies them to China, India and the USA in Asia.

http://the-diplomat.com/2011/06/15/monroe-doctrines-in-asia/

China Supports Pakistani Soveignty

President Gilani and Mr. Wen Jiabao

"Mr Gilani said Pakistan has the capability and capacity to defend its frontiers and the armed forces are fully vigilant, and no incident like the US raid against bin Laden will happen in future. He said Pakistan will continue its efforts to stop US drone attacks, which have proved to be counter-productive."

http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=370105&catid=35

China and US Growth, Region by Region

http://www.economist.com/content/chinese_equivalents

Chinas growth and current economic position vis-a-vis the rest of the world.

http://www.economist.com/blogs/dailychart/2011/01/comparing_us_states_countries

And here's a similar one for the USA.