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Sunday, November 09, 2008

中國崛起之我見

        自從冷戰在上世紀九十年代結束後, 世界又進入了新時代。今年, 奧巴馬當選美國總統, 除了標誌著喬治布殊執政的結束, 亦表明了美國人民希望打破舊有局面, 包括喬治布殊政策代表的共和黨單邊主義。阿富汗和伊拉克戰爭讓美國人認識到單邊主義是不可行的。在全球一體化的趨勢下, 國與國之間必須加強合作, 建構一個兼收並蓄、崇尚和平與合作的多邊世界。
         正是在這樣的大前題下, 中國在走向富強的同時, 必須參與更多國際組織及機構, 好與西方、亞洲以至回教世界等等接軌。就這個主張, 主要有以下兩條理由:
         第一, 全球化意味著國與國的經濟關係將更加密切, 作為廿一世紀的經濟超級強國, 中國不能自我封閉。今年發生的金融海潚是經濟全球化的最好例子。由美國樓市不景氣引發的信貸危機席捲全球, 釀成經濟大蕭條以來最嚴重的金融危機。這不單止令發達國家身受其害, 亦令發展中國家如巴基斯坦和伊朗受到牽連。世界上的經濟問題已無分國界, 美國一所投資銀行的倒閉, 使香港數萬名購有該銀行產品的投資者損失慘重、甚或血本無歸; 冰島瀕臨破產邊緣, 導致大筆由英國地方議會擁有的存款無法被提取。作為世界工廠的中國亦不能獨善其身。自改革開放以來, 中國的經濟發展主要是受惠於對外貿易和外來投資。中國不能像西方經濟大國般, 憑著國內消費支持經濟增長。所以, 中國的經濟命脈已經與全球經濟連繫起來。可設想, 中國若成為全球經濟最大國, 任何世界性的金融危機必會帶來更大威脅。為了避免同類危機, 中國必須主動加入國際金融、貿易及經濟機構, 積極參與諸如全球金融制度改革等的國際性討論。
         第二, 基於地緣政治和安全問題的考慮, 中國必須與世界大國特別是西方國家成為長期盟友。今年是中國改革開放三十周年紀念。三十年來, 中國在經濟、軍事和科技實力上增長迅速, 成就有目共睹。然而, 這亦無可避免地引起了別國的憂慮。縱使中國如何努力宣傳「和平崛起」的訊息, 亦難以令西方民主國家悉疑。歸根究底, 中國是一個擁有世界五分之一人口、坐擁核武器的一黨專政國家。在中國超越美國成為世界經濟最大國前, 現時的和平、友好景象能維持多久? 歷史告訴我們, 一國的興起, 難免會導致鄰國間發生衝突。譬如人類歷史上兩次世界大戰, 雖不是因為德國的崛起引致, 但卻與之甚為有關。中國的崛起, 比起德國當年速度更快、程度更強, 可以想像, 這可能導致甚麼後果。慶幸的是, 歷史亦為我們提供了解決方案。二次大戰後, 德國雖被分裂成東西兩德, 實力大減, 但西德的再生, 仍然教法國等歐洲大陸鄰國惴惴難安。面對當時可說是仇敵的德國, 法國政客英明地採取了友好策略, 與之先後組成了多個經濟、貿易甚至國防上的合作組織。後來, 西德更加入北大西洋公約組織, 並與法國共同構成了歐盟的核心。歐洲大陸的和平因而得到了保障。事實上, 近數十年, 西方國家如英美法德等與中國關係時敵時友, 很大程度取決於誰是這些民主國家的執政者。因此, 只有當中國與國際社會緊密相連, 在制度的層面上確立了中國和西方國家的友好關係; 只有當中國與北大西洋公約國或各大強國開戰成為了天方夜譚, 否則一切和平景象將難以持久。
        廿一世紀的世界是全球化、多邊的世界。作為未來的超級強國, 中國領導人必須有勇氣和決心, 在經濟政治外交上與世界全面接合。只有這樣做, 中國才不會重蹈覆轍, 陷入冷戰時孤立無援的境地。亦只有這樣, 世界各國才能建構一個和平共融的新世界秩序。


Saturday, October 18, 2008

Oh, Class A, Class B!

Suede - The Chemistry Between Us

If I were to spend 30 days in a desert island and allowed to bring along my iPod with just one song on it, this would be it. My favourite song from my favourite artist. I don't know if I would describe any song as "heartbreakingly beautiful", but this really lives up to the description.

Oh Class A, Class B! Is that the only chemistry?


Monday, October 06, 2008

Some good stuff on Youtube, again

Alright, since I'm so uninspired lately, all I can do here is to share with you some good stuff that I discovered.

I heard this song on Minnesota Public Radio (the Current) the other day, and can't stop going back to it since. It's by American singer-songwriter Santogold. I particularly like the Pixies-inspired, angular rhythm section and the way Santogold sings! Anyone can tell what this funny accent is? She doesn't seem to talk like that in interviews.

 

 

Also, finally, a decently recorded and filmed live video of My Bloody Valentine. This is definitely some good news for shoegazing fans who couldn't afford to go all the way to catch them live. (WARNING: prolonged indulgence may cause you severe hearing loss)


Thursday, September 25, 2008

生不逢時:Brian Wilson

I keep looking for a place to fit
Where I can speak my mind
I've been trying hard to find the people
That I won't leave behind

They say I got brains
But they ain't doing me no good
I wish they could

Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong

Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)

I guess I just wasn't made for these times

Every time I get the inspiration
To go change things around
No one wants to help me look for places
Where new things might be found

Where can I turn when my fair weather friends cop out
What's it all about

Each time things start to happen again
I think I got something good goin' for myself
But what goes wrong

Sometimes I feel very sad
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)
Sometimes I feel very sad
(Can't find nothin' I can put my heart and soul into)

I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times
I guess I just wasn't made for these times


Monday, August 25, 2008

Surprise! A psychedelic wedding song?



I've always liked this song. But who would have thought that this song from the 90s psychedelic rockers has become a wedding song for many a Britons? (click on the video and watch comments)


When your heart is black and broken
And you need a helping hand
When you're so much in love
You don't know just how much you can stand
When your questions go unanswered
And the silence is killing you
Take my hand baby, I'm your man
I got love enough for two

Ten storey love song
I built this thing for you
Who can take you any higher
Than twin peak mountain blue?
Oh well, I built this thing for you
And I love you true

There's no sure fire set solution
No short cut through the trees
No breach in the wall
That they put there
To keep me from you

As you're lying awake in the darkness
This everlasting night
Someday soon
Don't know where or when
Youre gonna wake up and see the light

Ten storey love song
I built this thing for you
Who can take you any higher
Than twin peak mountain blue?
Oh well, I built this thing for you
And I love you true



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