Brad DeLong points to an item on China’s rise and potential for a new fascism. On the diverging views of Wall Street and the Pentagon, :

The widely differing views of China were vividly evident in 2001 when military and Wall Street officials came together at the World Trade Center in New York to share thoughts on the impact of China’s economic and military rise. The organizer, Thomas Barnett, then a teacher at the U.S. Naval War College, hoped to bring the two constituencies closer together. Instead, their opposing views were reinforced. Mr. Barnett, now a writer and consultant, says the Wall Street participants concluded, "’When I think of the security issues I realize how a strategic partnership with China is all the more imperative,’ and the military guys would say, ‘Wow, realizing all the economic competition, war with China is that much more inevitable.’"

Howard French also republishes a similarly themed item, the conclusion:

Washington and Beijing face a series of difficult tradeoffs. Just because accepting these tradeoffs is in the long-term interests of both nations does not guarantee either side can summon the political will to follow through. China’s energy demand will continue to grow. Spare capacity is likely to come from volatile areas where Washington has clear political interests. Both sides gain short-term domestic political advantage by denouncing the actions of the other. Can the growing U.S.-China rivalry be transformed into a viable and sustainable political and economic partnership? The signs are not encouraging.

Chongqing Normal University has threatened expulsion for any students caught with escort girls, mistresses, gigolos or anyone caught having a one-night stand.

Hong Kong Digital has photos of Friday’s Hong Kong democracy march.

In Taipei, plastic surgery can help you look more Korean.

At NK Zone, a look at how North Koreans earn hard currency (besides the missile and drug sales).

Ahh, so the nude pictures were a way to get thousands of freshmen at your party? Smart.