China begins to take control of U.S. banks.

[NightOwl]

Remember, NightOwl, when the US population was so concerned about increased Japanese real estate investment and automative dominance here in the US in the 90s? I lived in Japan at the time. Japan was diversifying beyond product/manufacturing and into investment holdings. There was a lot of fear amongst the US population that the Japanese were going to own the US! Japan also had (and still does to a lesser degree) a very stringent import policy, but parnerships were eventually negotiated.

I think concerns about Chinese investment, particularly in financial and technology sectors, are valid due to confidentiality and trade secret issues. But I believe that the US sometimes feels that a dominant, rather than a partnership, position is the only way. It doesn't always serve us well economically, imo. China is potentially way more lucrative than Japan in terms of economic gain; largest consumer population in the world (though less per capita than Japan, at the time).

Politicians and business persons are much better versed in global policies, negotiations and contracts than they were 20 years ago. Personally, I don't fear Chinese investment because I see evidence that our policy makers are negotiating for reciprocity in access to the huge Chinese market and dotting their Is and crossing their Ts. But, I completely understand the caution and hesitance that others feel.

Btw, other countries look at the US's involvement in matters outside our borders and feel that we intervene or cause conflict unduly. I'm not saying that's right or wrong, I'm just saying that most nations with a major stake in the global economy have a controversial political/human rights issue under their belt at some point in history.

Just my 2 cents, FWIW.

Dear God I think I am in love.

Good grief JimBone I can see why, HairOfTheDog is just so gifted! her way of explaining can mesmerize. Thank you all for keeping us Mockers informed.

[Maggot]

China cinema and all its propaganda glory coming to a theater near you...

link

A massive China-based conglomerate headed by a member of the nation’s ruling Communist Party announced last week the largest ever corporate takeover of an American firm by a Chinese company, sparking concerns among analysts about the tyrannical regime’s projection of “soft power.” For more than $2.5 billion, the Dalian Wanda Group agreed to purchase U.S.-based AMC Entertainment Holdings — one of the world’s top movie-theater chains — to create what will become the biggest cinema operator on earth after the merger.

Critics of the deal expressed alarm over the influence the deal is expected to give China’s totalitarian rulers within the U.S. and international film industry. As the second-largest movie-theater chain in America, Kansas City-based AMC owns or operates hundreds of cinemas in more than 30 U.S. states and at least five other nations. It is also the world’s largest operator of I-MAX and 3D screens

[IMaDick]

I learned to eat with chopsticks along time ago.

[Maggot]

Next stop Americas farmlands.

[IMaDick]

Next stop Americas farmlands.

They are already there, some of the biggest cattle ranches belong to both china and japan.

One that was bought where I used to live 10,000 plus acres with 2 miles of river frontage raised beef that was only sold in japan, none was sold in the US.

I guess it must suck to wake up from a 30 year long coma only to find out that shit has gotten away from you and your news is 30 years old already.

[Maggot]

Next stop Americas farmlands.

They are already there, some of the biggest cattle ranches belong to both china and japan.

One that was bought where I used to live 10,000 plus acres with 2 miles of river frontage raised beef that was only sold in japan, none was sold in the US.

I guess it must suck to wake up from a 30 year long coma only to find out that shit has gotten away from you and your news is 30 years old already.

Its even worse to wake up and still be you huh?

[IMaDick]

Next stop Americas farmlands.

They are already there, some of the biggest cattle ranches belong to both china and japan.

One that was bought where I used to live 10,000 plus acres with 2 miles of river frontage raised beef that was only sold in japan, none was sold in the US.

I guess it must suck to wake up from a 30 year long coma only to find out that shit has gotten away from you and your news is 30 years old already.

Its even worse to wake up and still be you huh?

Don't be all embarassed and stuff, you're not alone Ramsey doesn't know shit about anything either.

[HairOfTheDog]

Yes, and let's hope the Law of the Sea Treaty doesn't get signed and ratified either.

Your wish has been granted, for now. After Kerry and Hillary pushed so hard for its swift ratification a couple of months back, LOST is now on the backburner until after the election:

Committee Chair John Kerry (D-MA) has said that he won’t bring up the treaty for a Senate vote until after the election, to avoid politicizing the issue.
http://www.c-span.org/Events/Committee-D...737431527/

I didn't see any press coverage of this announcement by Kerry on June 14^th until searching for a current status. I wonder what changed in terms of the Dems desire to take it to vote and push for ratification mid year?

I don't think Romney's made a definitive statement about whether he'd push to ratify or not, if elected.

LOST is definitely the all time winner of the treaty limbo contest, 30+ years and counting.