G'day all - as most of the regulars here know, I ve mixed feelings about the current Chinese govt regime. My mixed emotions not withstanding, I am surprised to find the reaction on the WTO decision, which I thought it was a foregone conclusion even before Premier Zhu left for the US. AFA the US political scene is concerned, the ritual is for the President to figure a way to accommodate and for the opposition in Congress to criticize. So happen that both sides of Congress seem to find opposing the deal is a good clean political move this time around.
Having said that, my feeling is that the inclusion, with some on probation scheme, serves the benefits of all better for the long haul.
On a separate note, but still related to Premier Zhu's visit, I am a bit disappointed in the interview on the News Hour last night.
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Actually, while Zhu's performance was marginal [but then, not many politicans elsewhere are used to the grueling schedule of a whirlwind tour!] my disappointment was more of Mr Lehrer's probing. Maybe he decided to back off a little to preserve the goodwill [I certainly do not wish Zhu be interogated in Sam Donaldson fashion <G>]
best, Bosco |
