Those in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones

正It has been reported by Western media that an official from the U.S.Department of the Treasury said that the recent depreciation of the Chinese yuan could raise"serious concerns"if it signaled a policy shift away from allowing market-determined exchange rates.Such concerns are somewhat obscure.We can see that he does not regard the yuan exchange rate fairly based on the rules governing market economies.     

Winter Flings

正Summer flings.Those summer days of fun under the sun,careless and worryfree,drifting away into those breezy summer nights. It's a concept somewhat romanticized by the media but still pretty common in Western societies,and seemingly other cultures infiltrated by Western media.One can only imagine my surprise when my friend told me there were such things as winter flings too. That's right,winter flings.Strange as it seems, this was introduced to me by a friend from Toronto,a city on the east coast of Canada.     

Mixed Feelings about Chinese Tourists

正INTERNATIONAL travel is becoming fashionable in China and more people are beginning to explore the outside world.Many countries are trying to attract Chinese tourists.Many foreigners,however,have a somewhat love-hate relationship with Chinese visitors.They love Chinese tourists’high level of consumption,and the economic benefits it brings.However,Chinese visitors