I believe there are several others; such as Prof. Wolff and military commentators such as McGregor, Scott etc hope they can bring some sanity to that supposedly produce plenty of graduates from "top" universities"
Profesor Jeffrey Sachs is a brilliant analysist and economist and standing for peace and diplomacy I always learn so much from your great understanding
@@Little-bird-told-me Chinese population is 1.43 Billion people. Chinese population in incarceration is 1.6 million people. Russia's Population is 144 million people. Its jailed population less than 500 000. US population is 340 Million people. US incarcerated population is 1.8 million people. that is not even counting the other millions and millions of Americans being processed in the US justice system awaiting trial, on probation, out on bail, under house arrest, doing community service. The US jailed population is 4x larger by percentage of population than China and almost 3x that of Russia. Nobody in this world incarcerates more of its own population than the United states. As a matter of time, at one time the US had nearly 3 million people behind bars, a larger percentage of its population in jail than even Stalin's Soviet Union during the great purges of the 1930s. Let that sink in. Yet, American propaganda is so amazing that it has Americans thinking that they live in a country with the most personal freedom and liberty in the history of the world and that the Chinese and Russians live in an authoritarian oppressive hell world. The power of American propaganda and marketing is unmatched. Nothing can beat that. It is the one area in which the United States is the undisputed world champion.
Professor Sachs is one of those rare human beings whose intellectual sagacity has not stifled his conscience. If he were world president we could sleep easy at night. Thank you Sir for your unremitting efforts to enlighten us.
Professor Sachs used a key work which the US ruling class despises: redistribution. However, redistribution is essential in every society and happens in every society and happens in the US regularly, the key point is in which direction is the redistribution occurring. Happy Birthday Professor!!!!!!
Not really. The ruling class indulges in redistribution - from the poor and middle class to themselves and the oligarchs. They just don't call it redistribution; they call it "tax breaks for the rich".
Washington is more interested in power than well-being. I'm with you, Professor Sachs. I'm not interested in power whatsoever; my only interest is in well-being for myself and everyone in the world.
Don't care pack up if you're an American. Get everything that you have and get out of our country. The exact same goes for Sachs and everybody else who thinks the same way.
John M said as a “realist” he “thinks” the strong ones’ fight is inevitable. From what he said in recent years’ interviews, he said the US SHOULD CONTAIN CHINA, so I see him promoting fights. He’s just said he’s so welcomed in China actually many Chinese don’t welcome him except his bubble… I see him a “realist” hypocrite, saying what the listener in front of him wants to hear, “real” time. He did this in a recent interview by Aljazeera. He is not “America first,” instead he is extremist - “America Only!” Listening to him is only depressing !!
9:00 Henry Kissinger Quote: “To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.” USA has made "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" a norm of USA for the new Allies..
Don't ignore the role that racism plays in America. There is a long history of anti-Asian and anti-Chinese sentiment and even laws. I remember in the 1980's when Japan was ascendant, Japan-bashing was everywhere. People have strong racial animus toward East Asians.
From NY state, I've been in NE China for 12 years. Ahhhh, I have NO car. I have few bills, and utilities in China are dirt cheap versus NY state. No place is perfect but I can dine in a restaurant every day, should I choose. No tripping is also nice. Taxes are built into the menu price. I miss thick soups, chowders and a good diner breakfast. Chinese people believe that if the world does well, China will do well. Nobody has a gun in China and I was a gun owner in the US. I prefer a no gun society. My modern apartment in this city of 8 million runs me about $250/month. I loved my life in NY state but now, I want an easier like. The USA is ridiculously expensive versus China and I think it's not worth it. I don't care about ideology. I do care about my bank account. I don't even look at prices in China. If I want it I buy it. I pay cash for doctors and dentists.
Lucky you, well done! It sounds amazing. Your testimony defeats the crap we constantly get bashed with against China and the Chinese. Thank you for posting!! 😊
Thank you professor Sachs for your deeply honest speeches, it's allways an anchor in difficult times! How much I would have wished Donald Trump had gratulated China for its success on his last time visit- thats simply the correct attitude that is also required today. Let's hope.
The US and Europe are both losing allies and committed support due to the war in Israel but also they are tired of the threat of sanctions and the usd by hegemony. The war in Palestine is creating many problems for the west with the diplomatic cover and military support of Israel.
Jeffrey, I am sorry to tell you it doesn't matter who is in power in America, the same foreign policy will continue. Most Americans are like most Israeli. They support blindly, even to their detriment. Dangerous times are coming, the world is in trouble. All I want is for Africa to unite and not get involved in the west and their evil. AFRICA UNITY
We pretty well know the path and the steps along the way. We have been here before, but things are far different. Peace to everyone. Do good - uplift those who need your support - even a hi - a wave - a smile.
The wisdom and honesty of Prof. Sachs is laudable. We admire this man for his common sense and his constant search for peace and prosperity for all nations. Thank you China, for having him as a host! Greetings from Spain.
I still can't get my head around the fact that prof Sachs regards meirsheimer as a friend. Professor Sachs is too kind and such a good person with a wonderful outlook on not so nice humans. Lots of best wishes to you Professor Sachs
Prof Sachs, may God bless you and keep you. You are a sane voice amongst many hysterical ones. War is not good for anyone . It wit bring misery and suffering to millions.
China knows that its Good for both countries to progress side by side but America doesn't want any country standing by her side, she wants to stand above all.
When people are speaking wisdom I listen! I like what Im listening. This world (especially USA) lacks this type of people who knows what is going on and speaking out!
In tradisional buying and selling agreement : 1. The buyer gets the products, its ownership is the buyer. 2. The seller only provides the maintenance and the after sales. In today agreement : 1. The buyer gets only to partially use the products. 2. The seller can refuses to do maintenance and the after sales. 3. The seller can also unilaterally uses the back-door to shut down the products. These attempts are very dangerous and can become the role model system to the other sellers.
Look at who they are mentioning about who he is going to pick to be his secretary of Defense: Mike Pompeo. Then look at who he is considering to be his secretary of State: Marco Rubio. Both Neocons on steroids. Do you really think this looks like Trump is looking like not being confrontational and aggressive towards Russia and China? Don't be delusional. Like they say. When somebody tells you who they are, you better believe them. When the American establishment is calling China the biggest threat to the United states and an enemy of the United States, you better believe they are going to attempt a confrontation with China. Chinese leaders are being very naive. They should make a formal alliance with Russia, Iran and North Korea. They should be conducting extensive military interoperability joint Exercises with Russia, Iran and North Korea preparing for the war that is coming. You might not be interested in war, but war is definately interested in you. Its just a matter of time before the United States along with its tributary vassal states start up something in East Asia, either in Taiwan or in the South China Sea. Mark my words. You are going to remember them when it happens
Why don't people like Mr Sachs become politicians, with their balanced, informed and rational perspectives? Maybe they know they would be at risk of becoming tainted by the company they will have to keep. I could listen to people like Mr Sachs and his contemporaries all day long, I listen to politicians and instinctively turn everything they say on its head, come to my own conclusions and assume I might be getting somewhere near the facts of the matter, and for the record I am a socialist, but increasingly, I am become more and more unimpressed by the people I vote for for even they are becoming tainted by, and seduced by the filthy lucre
Am not an American but I strongly believe that Professor Jeffery Sachs should be appointed as the US Secretary for state with Col Douglas Mcgregor as Secretary for Defence. This world will be much much safer.
To put it in a terminology that hearkens back to the more brutal age of ancient empires, the three grand imperatives of imperial geo-strategy are to prevent collusion and maintain security dependence among the vassals, to keep tributaries pliant and protected, and to keep the barbarians from coming together. Zbigniew Brzezinski
John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs debate | All-In Summit 2024 - ua-cam.com/video/uvFtyDy_Bt0/v-deo.html Jeffrey Sachs + Q&A | Cambridge Union on China & Mearsheimer - ua-cam.com/video/0Bl6_MAhg_4/v-deo.html Jeffrey Sachs shared his insights is a must see included this site
Both John amd Sach are considering man to be perfect rational creatures. No we aren't. We are homo sapiens ( just another animal). We love action and wars. That's the fountainhead. Rest depends on the circumstances and suitable justifications.
Trump's America First policy should be good for all of us....(meaning: The rest of the world). The more MAGA folks look inward to fix their domestic affairs (as they should be), the least likely they will interfere in ours! Think about it. So yeah, more MAGA baby!!🎉😂😂
study the Punic wars, Carthage was primarily a maritime power for commerce and trade but still Rome waged wars against her being perceived as a threat to Imperial Rome
Several weeks ago, I looked out from my balcony to see young people in military camouflage running down the sidewalk. I called my wife, a Chinese citizen, to come take a look. She said these were recent high school graduates going for military basic training, a requirement for all citizens. Then she explained that she, too, had gone through such training and learned how to fire a surface-to-air missile, which she said she was not good at. In the half-hour that I watched them, I estimated 4,000 but I don't know how many preceded them. It occurred to me that if every Chinese citizen were required to undergo military basic training that would mean there are over one billion soldiers in China and my wife is one of them.
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Prof Sachs is a LONE VOICE OF SANITY in his country
He's a traitor
And he endorsed Dr. Jill Stein from the Greens.
Smart.
Prof. Richard Wolff
I believe there are several others; such as Prof. Wolff and military commentators such as McGregor, Scott etc hope they can bring some sanity to that supposedly produce plenty of graduates from "top" universities"
@PahatRout they're all leftist traitors.
Professor Jeffrey Sachs is extremely knowledgeable about global events and causes. Very wise man.
SAME FEELING AND A DEEP RESPECT FOR HIS INTELLECT AND KNOWLEDGE IN ANY MATTER!
Profesor Jeffrey Sachs is a brilliant analysist and economist and standing for peace and diplomacy I always learn so much from your great understanding
In an insane world, Jeffrey Sachs was the sanest choice.
Happy birthday Prof Sachs, Thank you for your calm explanations
Mearsheimer is a warhawk while Jeffrey Sachs is a pacifist.
Feliz cumpleanos 🎉senor Sachs🎂
Whether it's Democrats or Republicans, it makes no difference as they are just different clowns from the same circus
Pls don't say you are from China, because if you are then you already are in a jail with a Warden named Xi.
@Little-bird-told-me enjoy the bovine manure fed to you by your corrupt leaders fake news propaganda
@Little-bird-told-me enjoy the bovine manure fed to you by your corrupt leaders fake news propaganda
@@Little-bird-told-me Chinese population is 1.43 Billion people. Chinese population in incarceration is 1.6 million people.
Russia's Population is 144 million people. Its jailed population less than 500 000.
US population is 340 Million people. US incarcerated population is 1.8 million people.
that is not even counting the other millions and millions of Americans being processed in the US justice system awaiting trial, on probation, out on bail, under house arrest, doing community service.
The US jailed population is 4x larger by percentage of population than China and almost 3x that of Russia. Nobody in this world incarcerates more of its own population than the United states.
As a matter of time, at one time the US had nearly 3 million people behind bars, a larger percentage of its population in jail than even Stalin's Soviet Union during the great purges of the 1930s.
Let that sink in.
Yet, American propaganda is so amazing that it has Americans thinking that they live in a country with the most personal freedom and liberty in the history of the world and that the Chinese and Russians live in an authoritarian oppressive hell world.
The power of American propaganda and marketing is unmatched. Nothing can beat that. It is the one area in which the United States is the undisputed world champion.
@Little-bird-told-me the little convict is barking inside its cage, how sad
Professor Sachs is one of those rare human beings whose intellectual sagacity has not stifled his conscience. If he were world president we could sleep easy at night. Thank you Sir for your unremitting efforts to enlighten us.
Partnership program not related from work together with you. Corruption.
I wish i can salute him in person.
May God bless Professor Jeffery Sachs and your family.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
We love you Professor Sachs ~
No, we 🇺🇸 don't.
@@TacticalMayo Intelligent people like professor Sachs.
Does Prof Sachs intelligence threaten you @tacticalmayo?
@LW78321 No, he's a traitor.
I certainly do ❤
Professor Sachs used a key work which the US ruling class despises: redistribution. However, redistribution is essential in every society and happens in every society and happens in the US regularly, the key point is in which direction is the redistribution occurring. Happy Birthday Professor!!!!!!
Not really. The ruling class indulges in redistribution - from the poor and middle class to themselves and the oligarchs. They just don't call it redistribution; they call it "tax breaks for the rich".
Please can we have Professor Sachs for US president !?
Do you have any idea what we 🇺🇸 would do?
Can u explain what you mean?@@TacticalMayo
If he doesn't benefit the jewish lobby and the military industrial complex, he will never become a US president. That's how freedom & democracy works.
@@TacticalMayoi know what 🇺🇸 would do. print more money and do nothing for their healthcare, infrastructures, cost of living, homelessness
@anyq_CS what you mean Trump is now president. Now it's time for Taiwan.
Thanks for having Prof Sachs!
Prof Sachs is an honourable, wise and kind man
Yes, I disagree with Mearsheimer in many ways not to mention that he smirks and laughs at war.
Happy Birthday, Professor Sachs!❤
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, I am highly respected for your genuine expression. Thank you
Prof Sachs is an amazing human being
Happy Birthday Professor Sachs, you are the Best! The world needs more intelligent people such as your Good Self Thankyou!
He could be a better president then both trump and Harris 😂
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.
Happy Birthday Professor!!!!!!
Happy birthday Sir Sachs 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Uncle Sam always needs a "boogie man" to keep his serfs minds off of how bad they are getting hosed.
💯💯
Peace ☮️ for the Planet
Sachs is 100% correct.
Prof sachs is the Chomsky of the time!
Noam Chomsky... The man of his time...
Prof Sachs is admirable. Good to hear your opinions
Great work
Outstanding...
Prof. Sachs is not just extremely intelligence but also very wise. There is wisdom in his words that not many intellectuals have.
Nothing really matters in world politics except PEACE AND HARMONY that Goodness, Righteousness and Justice prevail among mankind
Nonsense! What works in terms of getting people to do your bidding is fear and greed
@@jacobjorgenson9285 you’re outnumbered 😊❤️🕊️
Love professor Jeffrey sachs ❤❤
Washington is more interested in power than well-being. I'm with you, Professor Sachs. I'm not interested in power whatsoever; my only interest is in well-being for myself and everyone in the world.
Don't care pack up if you're an American. Get everything that you have and get out of our country. The exact same goes for Sachs and everybody else who thinks the same way.
Washington sees power as wellbeing
I support his opinions
I don't
@@TacticalMayo you’re outnumbered
Very well said...
Professor Sachs, we have the internet to educate ourselves on what's really going on in the world.
and who you are listening to? the west colonialist propagandists?
@SPECIALmouTH No, I listen to the Gray Zone, Dr. Gilbert Doctorow, AlJazeera, etc. What shit shows do YOU watch that made you write such a comment?
John M said as a “realist” he “thinks” the strong ones’ fight is inevitable. From what he said in recent years’ interviews, he said the US SHOULD CONTAIN CHINA, so I see him promoting fights. He’s just said he’s so welcomed in China actually many Chinese don’t welcome him except his bubble… I see him a “realist” hypocrite, saying what the listener in front of him wants to hear, “real” time. He did this in a recent interview by Aljazeera. He is not “America first,” instead he is extremist - “America Only!” Listening to him is only depressing !!
9:00 Henry Kissinger Quote: “To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.”
USA has made "The enemy of my enemy is my friend" a norm of USA for the new Allies..
Don't ignore the role that racism plays in America. There is a long history of anti-Asian and anti-Chinese sentiment and even laws. I remember in the 1980's when Japan was ascendant, Japan-bashing was everywhere. People have strong racial animus toward East Asians.
you are 100% right. Here in Canada too.
You are absolutely right with your comment. ❤
An amazing intellect
Jeff, Happy 2 see you here 😊
❤❤❤
Voice of sanity
Jeffrey sachs
Always a pleasure Prof. Sachs when you pass by the Eternal city.
From NY state, I've been in NE China for 12 years. Ahhhh, I have NO car. I have few bills, and utilities in China are dirt cheap versus NY state. No place is perfect but I can dine in a restaurant every day, should I choose. No tripping is also nice. Taxes are built into the menu price. I miss thick soups, chowders and a good diner breakfast. Chinese people believe that if the world does well, China will do well. Nobody has a gun in China and I was a gun owner in the US. I prefer a no gun society. My modern apartment in this city of 8 million runs me about $250/month. I loved my life in NY state but now, I want an easier like. The USA is ridiculously expensive versus China and I think it's not worth it. I don't care about ideology. I do care about my bank account. I don't even look at prices in China. If I want it I buy it. I pay cash for doctors and dentists.
Lucky you, well done! It sounds amazing. Your testimony defeats the crap we constantly get bashed with against China and the Chinese. Thank you for posting!! 😊
Thank you professor Sachs for your deeply honest speeches, it's allways an anchor in difficult times!
How much I would have wished Donald Trump had gratulated China for its success on his last time visit- thats simply the correct attitude that is also required today. Let's hope.
The US and Europe are both losing allies and committed support due to the war in Israel but also they are tired of the threat of sanctions and the usd by hegemony.
The war in Palestine is creating many problems for the west with the diplomatic cover and military support of Israel.
That's a lie
Jeffrey, I am sorry to tell you it doesn't matter who is in power in America, the same foreign policy will continue. Most Americans are like most Israeli. They support blindly, even to their detriment. Dangerous times are coming, the world is in trouble. All I want is for Africa to unite and not get involved in the west and their evil. AFRICA UNITY
We pretty well know the path and the steps along the way. We have been here before, but things are far different. Peace to everyone. Do good - uplift those who need your support - even a hi - a wave - a smile.
The wisdom and honesty of Prof. Sachs is laudable. We admire this man for his common sense and his constant search for peace and prosperity for all nations. Thank you China, for having him as a host! Greetings from Spain.
EVERY HUMAN BRAIN KNEW THIS END. SAD AND SORRY FOR US PEOPLE OF THE WORLD!
I hope you like fallout 4 ☢️
YES! IT WASN'T CLEAR INTENTIONALY! THEY NEEDED A MIX EXPLANATION TO GET WHAT THEY WANTED!
His take is very interesting and worth considering.
Always good to hear what Prof Sachs has to say 👍👍
JEFFREY SACHS,,,
AN OUTSTANDING CHARACTER BRILLIANT PERFORMER ➕➕➕
Jeffery Sachs 2028
I'd vote for him in a heartbeat. ❤❤❤❤❤
I still can't get my head around the fact that prof Sachs regards meirsheimer as a friend. Professor Sachs is too kind and such a good person with a wonderful outlook on not so nice humans. Lots of best wishes to you Professor Sachs
Good afternoon Mr Sachs Our politicians are being grounded ❤️🇨🇳🇺🇲🦾😇👋
The best thing Trump can do on foreign policy would be to hire Professor Sachs to be the secretary of state or advisor.
I’m still learning a lot from Mr Sachs.
Prof Sachs, may God bless you and keep you. You are a sane voice amongst many hysterical ones. War is not good for anyone . It wit bring misery and suffering to millions.
Don’t worry!
Your Trump is back ! 😂😂😂
The decline is accelerating!! 😂😂😂
From my perspective. The world economy and military power is no longer G7.
But G3 = US, China, Russia
Such wisdom. Peace is the only way forward. We can only pray soon we see the end of wars 😢
China knows that its Good for both countries to progress side by side but America doesn't want any country standing by her side, she wants to stand above all.
Apple sales already down !
Who support peace is good human, superb values. But we have too many shallow leaders on this planet specially America and EU
Assurance made were repeatedly renaged openly. The trust has beeh broken. Maybe irreplacebly.
Thank you professor obvious. Korea, Vietnam, South America, Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya and Egypt. Sorry to the countries I missed.
Unchanged? I expect this to rise over the roof.
Corporate GREED! The internet has saved us from WWIII
When people are speaking wisdom I listen! I like what Im listening. This world (especially USA) lacks this type of people who knows what is going on and speaking out!
Failure of foreign policy.
Just like failure of idiots to come clean and be decent.
So many amazing parallels. 😂😂😂
In tradisional buying and selling agreement :
1. The buyer gets the products, its ownership is the buyer.
2. The seller only provides the maintenance and the after sales.
In today agreement :
1. The buyer gets only to partially use the products.
2. The seller can refuses to do maintenance and the after sales.
3. The seller can also unilaterally uses the back-door to shut down the products.
These attempts are very dangerous and can become the role model system to the other sellers.
I think Trump will be less aggressive towards China and even Russia, but yeah, the anti China rhetoric will continue.
Look at who they are mentioning about who he is going to pick to be his secretary of Defense: Mike Pompeo. Then look at who he is considering to be his secretary of State: Marco Rubio.
Both Neocons on steroids.
Do you really think this looks like Trump is looking like not being confrontational and aggressive towards Russia and China?
Don't be delusional.
Like they say. When somebody tells you who they are, you better believe them.
When the American establishment is calling China the biggest threat to the United states and an enemy of the United States, you better believe they are going to attempt a confrontation with China.
Chinese leaders are being very naive. They should make a formal alliance with Russia, Iran and North Korea. They should be conducting extensive military interoperability joint Exercises with Russia, Iran and North Korea preparing for the war that is coming.
You might not be interested in war, but war is definately interested in you.
Its just a matter of time before the United States along with its tributary vassal states start up something in East Asia, either in Taiwan or in the South China Sea. Mark my words. You are going to remember them when it happens
Gluck wunch zum geburstag proferser Sachs
Sachs 👍.😊Yes lot of warmongering remarks here ❤️🕊️
An English proverb: Pride Goes Before A Fall. How can American "exceptionalism" lose to China's technical and scientific progress?
Why don't people like Mr Sachs become politicians, with their balanced, informed and rational perspectives? Maybe they know they would be at risk of becoming tainted by the company they will have to keep. I could listen to people like Mr Sachs and his contemporaries all day long, I listen to politicians and instinctively turn everything they say on its head, come to my own conclusions and assume I might be getting somewhere near the facts of the matter, and for the record I am a socialist, but increasingly, I am become more and more unimpressed by the people I vote for for even they are becoming tainted by, and seduced by the filthy lucre
Because the owners wouldn't like that.
Am not an American but I strongly believe that Professor Jeffery Sachs should be appointed as the US Secretary for state with Col Douglas Mcgregor as Secretary for Defence. This world will be much much safer.
The MIC doesn't want safety, it wants money
The wisdom of Prof Jeff Sachs falls on deaf ears who refuse to hear, nery sad indeed.
You know your subject matter to say the least
To put it in a terminology that hearkens back to the more brutal age of ancient empires, the three grand imperatives of imperial geo-strategy are to prevent collusion and maintain security dependence among the vassals, to keep tributaries pliant and protected, and to keep the barbarians from coming together.
Zbigniew Brzezinski
We're reminded of Walmart, in all aspects!
Go China!
Puts me in mind of the Pilgrims.
If Trump was a clever man he would offer professor sachs an adviser job do things right
Chinese Gladiators
Trump needs to hire you for Foreign Affairs. No one else is as brillliant.
I'm taking a break from USA, here in Canada, there's hockey and football's Grey Cup. Rah, rah, rah, instead of blah, blah, blah, Who needs it? Enough!
AIPAC forieign policy would be a better description of current policy
👍👍👍👍👍👍
John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs debate | All-In Summit 2024 - ua-cam.com/video/uvFtyDy_Bt0/v-deo.html
Jeffrey Sachs + Q&A | Cambridge Union on China & Mearsheimer - ua-cam.com/video/0Bl6_MAhg_4/v-deo.html
Jeffrey Sachs shared his insights is a must see included this site
Both John amd Sach are considering man to be perfect rational creatures. No we aren't. We are homo sapiens ( just another animal). We love action and wars. That's the fountainhead. Rest depends on the circumstances and suitable justifications.
I love chinis people,
Hopefully trump will promote jeffrey sachs as his adviser to implement better relationship w china n russia
中华民族伟大复兴❤❤❤❤❤❤
The ShanghaiEye's sound quality is not good while Prof. Sachs can be well heard.
Trump's America First policy should be good for all of us....(meaning: The rest of the world). The more MAGA folks look inward to fix their domestic affairs (as they should be), the least likely they will interfere in ours! Think about it. So yeah, more MAGA baby!!🎉😂😂
Kamala would have started all sorts of wars
study the Punic wars, Carthage was primarily a maritime power for commerce and trade but still Rome waged wars against her being perceived as a threat to Imperial Rome
Several weeks ago, I looked out from my balcony to see young people in military camouflage running down the sidewalk. I called my wife, a Chinese citizen, to come take a look. She said these were recent high school graduates going for military basic training, a requirement for all citizens. Then she explained that she, too, had gone through such training and learned how to fire a surface-to-air missile, which she said she was not good at.
In the half-hour that I watched them, I estimated 4,000 but I don't know how many preceded them. It occurred to me that if every Chinese citizen were required to undergo military basic training that would mean there are over one billion soldiers in China and my wife is one of them.
China is a very old civilization you cannot just end things like that. It's been there way before the US even came into existence.