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MsRay
10-22-2003, 11:56 AM
Given the recent news of China's space program and the apparent trend (http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/18/international/asia/18CHIN.html) among Asia-Pacific countries of looking toward China as a preferred partner and a regional leader, what implications are there for us?
Leon
10-22-2003, 12:41 PM
None, really, at least not in the next 10 years. China used a 40 year old technology, something of a throwaway from Soviet Union. Their result was in hours, actually, something atunned to the old space exploration days.
MsRay
10-22-2003, 01:05 PM
Originally posted by Leon
None, really, at least not in the next 10 years. China used a 40 year old technology, something of a throwaway from Soviet Union. Their result was in hours, actually, something atunned to the old space exploration days. What about beyond 10 years or is looking that far ahead is essentially futile.

As for the space program, it may be old now, but is it reasonable to think this could have a "rallying" effect on the country which would accelerate their technology development? Or will it go nowhere fast?
Chicago
10-22-2003, 01:39 PM
there's this notion . .i forget what it's commonly referred to that the balance of power is continuously shifting around the globe. Several hundred years ago, it was all about Continental Europe . .before that it was in what is now the Middle East . .. in about 150 years I think China will be the next superpower . .simply based on population and possibly natural resources (cant' verify this one).
Capt'nAmerica
10-23-2003, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by Chicago
there's this notion . .i forget what it's commonly referred to that the balance of power is continuously shifting around the globe. Several hundred years ago, it was all about Continental Europe . .before that it was in what is now the Middle East . .. in about 150 years I think China will be the next superpower . .simply based on population and possibly natural resources (cant' verify this one).

Natural resources are scarce in China and the people are starving.
that alone limit their maximum potential.

People can argue that they are military super power today but as a fiancial superpower? yes they are experiencing accelerated growth because of public investment by the easing of the red wall but that growth of 7% (anticipated this year) can not be sustained.
JohnyKel
10-23-2003, 11:05 AM
Less chinks and more head...thats what this world really needs...
raver_mania
10-23-2003, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by JohnyKel
Less chinks and more head...thats what this world really needs...

WHy, you feel threatened...they're smarter and more motivated than you?
:LOL
JohnyKel
10-29-2003, 10:23 AM
Originally posted by raver_mania
WHy, you feel threatened...they're smarter and more motivated than you?
:LOL

nope...not at all actually...i just want more head...
Leon
10-29-2003, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by MsRay
What about beyond 10 years or is looking that far ahead is essentially futile.

It really depends where China goes politically. Thus far, they are <a href="http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20031014.wchin1014/BNStory/International/">headed in to the right direction</a> but who can say what tomorrow brings, lest 10 years. China has been pressing for economical change and that MAY spur their political changes.

If it does not, I would say that their space program means diddly.

What this does for a country is a short term rally to the Communist leaders. But as a few posts above mine mentioned, it really means nothing to those that are starving, unemployed, and worse off now than they ever were.