Keith Suter’s Global Insights
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The Return of China
November 3, 2008 | 15th August 2008 It is now fashionable to talk about the “rise” of China. But in fact China’s current remarkable economic growth means simply that China is “returning” - and not “rising” - to world importance. About five centuries ago it was responsible for about one-third of global economic growth. It has had a few bad periods since then - running into the centuries - but now it is returning to its old status. Remains of settlements in the Beijing area can be traced back about five thousand years. The natural environment was comfortable enough then to sustain human and... Full article »
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Fairwell to Wesley Mission
November 3, 2008 | 22nd August 2008This will be my last Radio 2GB News Commentary for Wesley Mission. This commentary is therefore a farewell to the listeners and readers over the years. The series began in 1991, when I joined the Mission's staff for a second time, and the Mission then had a controlling interest in Radio 2GB. We wanted to increase the Mission's profile on the radio station. Even though the Mission later sold its interest in the radio station, the series has continued. The intention has been to produce short, thoughtful pieces. The script is reprinted in the Wesley Mission weekly... Full article »
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