Recent articles by John Hopkins

Understanding China  According to its own history and culture

Understanding China According to its own history and culture

In order to understand what is happening in China now and predict what may happen over the following years we must draw on Chinese history and philosophy to guide us. Relying on the western experience to guide our thinking about China may be more comforting and accessible but it leaves us in a very poor position when considering the worlds newest and oldest superpower.

Paul Keating, Confucius and the CCP  understanding China

Paul Keating, Confucius and the CCP understanding China

Misunderstanding China has a long and distinguished history. Much of that misunderstanding has been generated by western media going right back to the Qing dynasty.

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