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...Better Tomorrow,” Woo descended into predictable, high-octane Americanized dramas that seemed to hamper his directorial creativity. “Red Cliff” marks a return to both his native land—the film was shot over one year in and around Beijing??as well as his native tongue—the film is entirely in Mandarin with English subtitles flying across the screen...
...Still, when making auxiliary plans, it is critical not to inflate threats. For example, China has yet to build a functioning aircraft carrier. Ironically, Beijing??s emphasis on obtaining its rivals’ technological secrets, rather than innovating, places it at a permanent disadvantage. Admittedly, China has a disincentive to represent its capabilities, but reports also indicate America spends ten times more than China on defense, enough to prevail in a limited conflict...
...concern, offering a valiant effort against the top fencers in the country this year. With close losses to some of the nation’s best, including a controversial 5-4 loss to Duke’s Rebecca Ward—a bronze medalist for the US in Beijing??on Sunday, her success comes as no surprise to Brand. “Caroline can make the Olympic team in 2012,” Brand said. “That is contingent on her hard work. If she continues to do the same thing as she is doing...
...years, despite the fact that the interconnectedness and global character of all the present crises is becoming painfully apparent. Irony is everywhere. If you think the cash for a $700 billion dollar bailout is coming from taxpayers during an election year, think again: It’s coming from Beijing??s stockpiled reserves...
...China’s policy towards the former Soviet republics of Central Asia, which are important oil and gas exporters are of particular concern. The United States should make it clear that any attempt by China to gain regional hegemony over these states—whether it be through Beijing??s own initiatives or through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization—would be unacceptable. Decades from now, as historians examine the foreign policy legacies of the second Bush administration, they are not likely to be impressed. In the last few months of his tenure, we encourage our President...