PinnedPeter BretonDoes China really brainwash its citizens or is that just a stereotype?This is a very sensitive question. No one, regardless of where they are from, wants to be called brainwashed. It is natural to behave…May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
Peter BretonThere is no such thing as a $500 million American bill for “negative coverage of China”The bill you’re thinking of is SEC. 30219. SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND COUNTERING DISINFORMATION.Jan 9, 20232Jan 9, 20232
Peter BretonDo you have the right to speak about China if you do not even know Chinese?On Quora I came across this question:Aug 21, 20222Aug 21, 20222
Peter BretonWhat is China going to do if Pelosi visits Taiwan?Some Chinese netizens like to imagine that China holds all the cards. One email and all of Taiwan’s rare earth metals are cut off…Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
Peter BretonThe Difference Between Chinese and American EducationThe difference can be summed up in one photograph:Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
Peter BretonWhy have Asian Americans economically succeeded in the US while African Americans have not?I often see this question asked in reference to stats like this:Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
Peter BretonChina’s celebration of Shinzo Abe’s death is shortsightedI am by no means an Abe stan. He remains a controversial figure both in and outside of Japan. Let’s review the basics:Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022
Peter BretonWhy did Chinese planes endanger Australian and Canadian aircraft over international airspace?Recently Chinese aircraft have intercepted both Canadian and Australian aircraft over international airspace.Jun 20, 2022Jun 20, 2022
Peter BretonSo is China rich or poor?Are Chinese poor? Yes. Is China, the government, poor? No.Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Peter BretonA Summary of Each Country’s Grievances with ChinaEvery country has their own reasons for keeping China at a distance. I would say the most China-wary countries are Taiwan, Japan, South…May 17, 2022May 17, 2022