[In his report,] China Eats the World, ... the Chinese dragon will stay very, very hungry. |
[Indeed, a survey of 10 cities late last year by Beijing-based Horizon Group showed that China's urban residents are more concerned about air quality and the environment than they are about economic development or even social security.] They increasingly have the same aspirations and concerns as the middle class everywhere, ... The environment is a key issue for the middle class, and they are putting pressure on the government to act on improving it. |
China is sophisticated and understands U.S. domestic politics. And if they get branded a manipulator, they will understand why. It has to do with U.S. domestic politics and isn't an attack on China. |
China's demand for housing is just getting going. |
I see no signs that China plans to use its military to attack countries on its borders, ... I see no evidence that they plan to use force against Taiwan. |
I would not be surprised to see an agreement by the end of this year, |
It would be a negative for Cathay Pacific because it would cut into the traffic between Taiwan and Hong Kong, ... But it would be a positive for the other carriers, who would see a significant increase in traffic on the cross-strait route. |
They increasingly have the same aspirations and concerns as the middle class everywhere. The environment is a key issue for the middle class, and they are putting pressure on the government to act on improving it. |
They're trying to create a sense of concern so that when the government goes out to banks and local governments and says, 'Here's what you need to do,' there will be some pressure. |