Name: ChiChi
Comments: China is a communist nation? No,that history had just gone many years ago since the soviet down,my country had just change the system to the social market economy just like in Germany's communist system was just too old for us, no one likes that system in China before long time ago. And now,of course our government said to other countries that we are still using the communist system but in fact, we are capitalism.... Our government workers they are just too pudency to let you know that so they insist to say so just for their funny reputation. I am a Chinese and you can see that great development in my country nowdays, cities, high buildings, rock n'roll,etc. Aren't they almost the same?
I have read 'prophecies', predictions and all kinds of opinions about China attacking the US, but I have to wonder if this will not be more of an economic venture rather than a physical war.
International Level: International Guru / Political Participation: 3231 100%
Since Nighthawk has brought up the subject of freedom, I will have to debate. By personal freedoms do you mean like hiring a prostitute, drinking on the street? Because those are illegal in America, and you are much more likely to get arrested for that in America than in China. Other examples of personal freedoms in America. Real ID act; having the privilege of getting your eyes scanned and finger prints taken as a visitor to the you.S.; not being able to use the toilet, read the newspaper, or use a blanket 1 hr prior to landing on you.S. Bound flights; all European Union citizens have their email and credit card accounts inspected by the you.S govt; patriot act, and many more. Arvhic, you claim that China has worse human rights, but can you prove this? I have not read anything about China invading another country, killing a million people openly, and forcing another 4 million as refugees. China also does not act as the USA does in using the CIA to fund right wing dictators like Pinochet, Noriega, Suharto, and Israel. Let's also not forget that America supported, funded, and empowered Bin Laden, and Mr. Husein. I am certain that America is supporting others just like those two right now as we speak. Nighthawk says he would much rather spend time in an American prison than in a Chinese one. According to the statistics, one is more likely to spend time in an American prison than any other in the world. America has the highest percentage of prisoners per capita in the world. If you really want to see what goes on in American Prisons check this out.
For a country that values "personal freedoms" so much, there sure do seem like there are a lot of cops on American streets, and the cops sure do seem to enjoy tazing American citizens.
While you.S. Cops are not tazing people, you might find them pushing people off bikes.
I've never seen a cop in a Chinese school, but that seems to be quite normal in the land of freedom (USA). America truly is free, that is unless you happen to be Hispanic, or Muslim, then you are just fair game. Apparently, in America, government agents can stop anyone at anytime without suspicion within 100 miles of the you.S. Border.
Let's also highlight these facts. American sherrifs force its female prisoners to have children, even though it is against the law. Supposedly, women are allowed to have abortions, but in practice this is quite different. For the full story, check here.
Crime caused by the state? Have you checked into what the CIA does?
Of course America knows all about diverting attention away from killing 1 million Iraqis, and making 4 million refugees, because you're either with us or against us. Videos like this one just never seem to make it into the main stream news.
Vincenzo, China spends $70 billion on military pa. The European Union spends about $300 billion. The you.S. Spends a whopping $700 billion, and has 750+ military bases around the world
Name: Blood
Comments: Who does that MS13 guy think he is? If China isn't so bad then why don't you go live there or Iraq since they met your expectations and leave America alone.
Name: Sixx
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Comments: I understand the notion of saving face. What China needs to understand is that it is not ok to blatantly steal other countries technology then pretend that nothing has happened. I keep waiting on the country to implode much like the former Soviet Union. Most people forget that without the US economy supporting the Chinese machine their economy would collapse in a short time. Beyond this we have weapons the Chinese could only dream of stealing. I say bring it. The NWO is just waiting for their failure. The only thing in the way is the corrupt Chinese government. Once the people realize how badly they are being treated as a whole in comparison to the rest of the world I fear for those in power. The United States may sling our influence around, but we are a fair nation. Let them make the first move toward their destruction. Wolverines!
China may be bigger economy than US within two years:
Here's a finding that will have any red-blooded American spluttering into his cornflakes. According to the Conference Board, a highly respected economic research association, China will overtake the US as the world's biggest economy by 2012, or within two years. Ref. Source 3
Gates' China Trip Aims for Lasting Military-to-Military Relationship
US Military Related
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates' official visit to China next week is designed to lay the foundation for a lasting military-to-military relationship between the two nations, said a senior Defense Department official.
Source: American Forces Press Service News Feed