Arn_Thor

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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Do they need their own Bosch? Yet? Automation is automation, and it doesn't matter if they use Japanese parts, copy Japanese parts, or make their own. I believe it's almost inevitable that Chinese companies will take places at the
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
You're ignoring the fact that China's rise is really in its 17th year, if we count from it joining the WTO (which is arguably too early). At that point if I recall my cultural history correctly Japanese copy products were just abo
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
I take it the industrial revolution, too, was just a mirage that soon will unravel, leaving us rubbing our eyes in confusion?
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Yes, specific agendas face a nearly immovable object in the CCP in high-profile issues or examples. This is because the CCP cannot afford to appear movable. But on a local level it's actually surprisingly responsive. Many an industrial
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
The classic 'East Asian growth model' tactic. It's classic because it works, almost every time
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Hence their concerted focus on upgrading and automating their industry. They're aiming for more production for domestic consumption (enticing their middle class buy Chinese rather than foreign brands) and higher value-added exports.
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Building cities and state infrastructure costs money. China is in practice following pretty standard Keynesian thought. Educated people can and do disagree about whether it will work, but the shift to stability over GDP is not a sign of wea
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Because hypocrisy, money and self-interest go hand in hand. Why does western society support Israel, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bangladesh, and the list goes on and on. It's all self interest and mutual benefits
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
I think the user you're responding to has it exactly backwards. Laws are more strictly applied to local Chinese than to tourists and expats. The general idea seems to be "these laowai are full of vices and they will do what they d
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Pretty strong cases have been made that the Han Chinese ethnicity is an invention. This makes some sense given China's pre-CCP plethora of wildly different languages, and quite distinct appearance differences between provinces. That&#x
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
time for some soul-searching
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
That moment when you test a very unique password you used to use and it's been pwned once.. GULP! Glad I stopped using that one
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Listened to the recording (via Bluetooth) on headphones known for their good reproduction of low hertz sound, and the original recording was downright uncomfortable for even a few seconds
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
We enjoy the taste of sweetness because it tends in nature to indicate that the thing we're eating contains a lot of energy, such as fruits and sweet vegetables. And we underestimate how finely attuned this sense is. Chew on wheat for
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
The last two paragraphs is where it gets sleazy. They're saying you'll "help support the evolution and growth of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies" (a.k.a. paying Salon from your electricity bill), but then allu
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
A lot of the photos are great! And a lot of them..meh. Which is fine! I'm no star shooter, and far be it from me to judge someone wanting to show off their holiday. But he's spent an inordinate amount of time editing quite a bit o
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
The same goes for Hong Kong. Shopping districts like Causeway Bay https://www.google.com.hk/maps/@22.2784287,114.1833788,3a,75... and Central https://www.google.com.hk/maps/@22.2821186,114.1578335,
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Lafayette looks very inviting!
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
But the A380 takes longer to unload, clean and load again and so takes up gate space for longer. I'm sure it's not long enough to equal three 787s, but it's certainly diminishing returns.
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
Wholeheartedly agree that I prefer the A380, particularly for its comfort, low noise and high stability. BUT, I'd always prefer to fly as directly as possible so I'd pick a direct-to-destination flight any day. And as far as multi
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
The plane feels more spacious (taller ceiling in the walkway), the seats are bigger and spaced further, at least on Emirates. Added doors on some airports makes the embarkation and disembarkation feel about the same as on any other plane. I
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by Arn_Thor 9y ago
> high income countries are only "great" because they have achieved a great deal of institutional, economic and scientific sophistication Wrong. High-income countries are "great" because they have been granted by hist