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Made in China
The slogan "Made in China" has never been more significant. This column aims to explain what China's growing influence means in the lives of Americans -- from politicians working on Capitol Hill to moms and dads raising children just off Main Street.
China owns a booming economy, an ambitious space program, and mountains of foreign currency reserves. More Chinese are getting university educations and learning English than ever before in the country's long history.
No longer just the "world's factory," China is now a political and cultural force on the global stage.
The country's leaders are making allies in Africa, a continent full of valuable natural resources. The country's people are exporting art, movies and media. The author's firm belief is that China should be understood -- not feared, and that increased understanding will bring increased opportunities to further American interests.
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How Bo Xilai re-wrote the book on governing in China
China’s most fascinating political figure in more than a decade dared to be different. In doing so, he created a legacy that will not soon be forgotten. Published 11:26 p.m. March 15, 2012 - Comments
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China’s Xi Jinping reveals political skill with retort to Senator John McCain
During Xi Jinping’s visit to DC, US lawmakers challenged China’s future president to a little game. Guess who won? Published 7:39 p.m. February 15, 2012 - Comments
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China Daily’s US edition a hard sell – even though it’s free
Is the Chinese government’s expensive soft-power push into the US falling on deaf ears? Published 10:33 p.m. January 19, 2012 - Comments
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Long nights in Wukan: A 'united' Chinese village protests government injustice
The world holds its collective breath as a coastal village in China takes on the Communist Party over alleged land-grabs, violence, and murder. Published 11:35 a.m. December 14, 2011 - Comments
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China's high-speed railways and the American way of life (Original Video)
Despite safety concerns, China's ever-expanding high-speed rail network is the world's envy. Should the US board the bullet train bonanza? Published 10:43 p.m. November 30, 2011 - Comments
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China's 'Internet Generation' holds key to unlocking new era of political reform
Figures like lawyer Chen Guangcheng and artist Ai Weiwei make headlines overseas, but if they are ever to make real change, the country's moderate young people will have to help them. Published 6:43 a.m. November 14, 2011 - Comments
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With Yao Ming in retirement, China has lost a valuable asset
Most Americans won’t miss him, but the former NBA star was China’s most effective cultural diplomat Published 7:56 p.m. October 31, 2011 - Comments
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With China, US leaders should ask, ‘What Would Confucius Do?’
The great Chinese philosopher might just hold the key to smoother Sino-US relations in the 21st century Published 9:36 a.m. October 18, 2011 - Comments
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Charlie Shifflett
Charlie Shifflett worked in China for six years, including four years at the China Daily-owned English-language weekly 21st Century, where he was editor of the sports and international briefs pages. He also taught English writing for two years at one ...
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Charlie Shifflett worked in China for six years, including four years at the China Daily-owned English-language weekly 21st Century, where he was editor of the sports and international briefs pages. He also taught English writing for two years at one of the nation’s premier schools, Renmin University.
Charlie is currently the website and communications manager at the international microfinance non-profit Five Talents, in Vienna, Virginia. He has a master’s in journalism from The University of Iowa and a bachelor’s from Cedarville University.
He has written for China Daily, 21st Century, and the print and online editions of Washingtonian magazine.
His “Made In China” column, appearing several times a month, will explore China’s growing influence and what it means for Americans inside and outside of Washington, D.C.
