The United States and the People’s Republic of China are locked in a quiet but increasingly intense struggle for power and influence, not only in Asia, but around the world. And in spite of what many earnest and well-intentioned commentators seem to believe, the nascent Sino-American rivalry is not merely the result of misperceptions or mistaken policies; it is driven instead by forces that are deeply rooted in the shifting structure of the international system and in the very different domestic political regimes of the two Pacific powers. Throughout history, relations between dominant and rising states have been uneasy—and often violent. Established powers tend to regard themselves as the defenders of an international order that they helped to create and from which they continue to benefit; rising powers feel constrained, even cheated, by the status quo and struggle against it to take what they think is rightfully theirs. Indeed, this story line, with its Shakespearean … [Read more...] about Hegemony with Chinese characteristics – News VietNamNet
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Save your kids from virtual destruction
"Family meal times at my house have become quite "cold" as my children no longer want to sit with us," complains Nguyen Thanh Van, who lives in the Ciputra residential area in Ha Noi. She says this situation originated a few months ago when her two sons, 6-year-old Min and 4-year-old Bi, began fighting over their father's iPad when they returned home from school. "They loved it so much," Van says. Her husband finally decided to buy a second iPad so that each boy has one to play with. "My husband loves high-tech ‘toys' and always keeps up with the newest technology. He buys new laptops regularly, and he taught the kids how to play games and listen to music on the iPad. So now the kids are also addicted to computer technology. "When friends visit us he even boasts and tells them that the kids are very good with computers." And of course the kids are happy to receive praise from their dad. Now during meals each boy sits at one corner of the table with a bowl of food and an iPad. … [Read more...] about Save your kids from virtual destruction
Auteur makes entertainment an art form
Inner Sanctum Auteur makes entertainment an art form Vu Ngoc Dang may be young, but he already has a wide range of successes under his cinematic belt. His secret: making you love it. Luu Van Dat reports. Inner Sanctum: Without an artistic family background, what caused you to leave Binh Duong Province and enroll in a film course in HCM City? I had not thought of becoming a director nor had any sense about this career. Formerly I was a photographer and I accidentally took photos for students of the HCM City College of Theatre and Cinema. I decided to learn to be a director at the college. I didn’t think that I had a passion for the movie industry. Even in my photography career, I wasn’t passionate. I just did it to earn a living and help my family. But after a short time, I began to love my directing job. My first-year courses confused me and I felt lost and without a purpose. My classmates treated me with contempt, so I buried myself in my classes. The more I studied, … [Read more...] about Auteur makes entertainment an art form
Hegemony with Chinese characteristics
The United States and the People’s Republic of China are locked in a quiet but increasingly intense struggle for power and influence, not only in Asia, but around the world. And in spite of what many earnest and well-intentioned commentators seem to believe, the nascent Sino-American rivalry is not merely the result of misperceptions or mistaken policies; it is driven instead by forces that are deeply rooted in the shifting structure of the international system and in the very different domestic political regimes of the two Pacific powers. Throughout history, relations between dominant and rising states have been uneasy—and often violent. Established powers tend to regard themselves as the defenders of an international order that they helped to create and from which they continue to benefit; rising powers feel constrained, even cheated, by the status quo and struggle against it to take what they think is rightfully theirs. Indeed, this story line, with its … [Read more...] about Hegemony with Chinese characteristics
Sony takes on Facebook’s Oculus in virtual reality race
Now it’s Sony versus Facebook. After being knocked around by Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics Co. for more than a decade, Sony Corp. (6758) is up against yet another tech rival, attempting to build the PlayStation 4 into an entertainment powerhouse and develop a virtual-reality headset for the gaming market. And in this fight at least, the Tokyo-based conglomerate, which has lost money in five of the last six years, might have an edge. Sony’s commanding lead in sales of video-game consoles could give a boost to the Project Morpheus headset the company will show off today at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The chief competition is Oculus VR Inc., the virtual-reality goggle pioneer being acquired by Facebook Inc. (FB) “You not only have the weight of Sony, you have the weight of a renewed Sony gaming business, and have to factor in the fact they make TV shows and movies,” said Mike Vorhaus, senior vice president of the research firm Frank Magid … [Read more...] about Sony takes on Facebook’s Oculus in virtual reality race