How the east was lost

It’s always hard to take seriously, something exotic and far away. so much more fun to play with it, weave it into your story, without any knowledge of their story.

• US seeks stronger Asian democracy

  George Bush addressing business leaders in Sydney
  President Bush’s speech came on the eve of the main summit
  US President George W Bush has called for the strengthening of democracy across Asia.
  [ BBC 7 Sept 2007]…. that is, as long as it doesn’t interfere with the multi-billion dollar business going on between PRC and the west … [references to come]

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