Asia expected to do better than rest of the world
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SINGAPORE: Singapore's Defence Minister, Ng Eng Hen said Asia's expected to do better than the rest of the world and will increase in strategic weight.
He made the point during a panel discussion at the (48th) Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany (held from February 3-5.)
The conference is a high-level meeting attended by heads of government, defence and foreign ministers, parliamentarians, military leaders and security experts.
"According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), by 2015, Asia will be comparable in size to the economies of the US and Europe combined. By 2030, Asia with its growing middle class will account for more than 40 per cent of global output, exceeding the size of the G-7 economies combined. Developing Asia alone will account for 43 per cent of world consumption at that time," said Dr Ng.
At the meeting, Dr Ng reiterated the importance of an inclusive security architecture, which he said was needed to accommodate rising aspirations and interests of individual countries in the Asia-Pacific.
He said many countries within Asia are still "young" compared to the European Union and the US, and their states and institutions are still evolving.
So, Dr Ng said it's important that the US and Europe continue this strategic engagement in Asia to build cooperation and constructive partnerships so nations can continue to address pressing global problems together.
The topics discussed during the three-day conference included European security developments, new security parameters such as energy, resources and the environment, the implications of the financial crisis for international security, developments in the Middle East and cybersecurity.
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No qualms about that....
but if these new asians were to head over heels about western beliefs and value systems too much...we would have already lost that most essential asian practical core competencies to survive and out fight all obstacles during times of crisis....
traditional asians, particularly chinese, are largely prided for their indomitable spirit of enterprise, endurance, resilience, and change...
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Originally posted by QX179R:
At the meeting, Dr Ng reiterated the importance of an inclusive security architecture, which he said was needed to accommodate rising aspirations and interests of individual countries in the Asia-Pacific.
It's coming. An Asian bloc to fight for global influence with the west is coming.
East Asian Community
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Asian_Community
ASEAN community expected to be formed in 2015
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2008-03/04/content_6507325.htm
U.S and the west will do everything to prevent such a bloc from becoming. There will be a struggle.
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Yeappp, skill level ; ASIAN. Literally.
It's all in the culture and attitude... it has nothing to do with race. Thanks for sharing again guys.
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China: Rise of Asia signals greater balance
MUNICH, Germany - The rise of Asia represents greater balance in the international power structure, China's Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Zhijun said here on Saturday.
Zhang made the remarks during a panel discussion on "America, Europe and the Rise of Asia" at the Munich Security Conference.
Development of the East and the West is not a zero-sum game, Zhang said in his speech titled "Working Together for Peace, Stability and Development of Asia."
The rise of Asia has picked up speed since the beginning of the 21st century and Asia remains a bright spot and a big plus for the world against a backdrop of sluggish recovery of the world economy and frequent regional turbulence, he said.
The modernization of billions of people in Asia will create a bigger market and more job opportunities for the world, Zhang said, adding that it renewed vitality to the efforts to fight global challenges and improve global governance.
Asia has always been an open and inclusive region and China welcomes the participation of the United States, Europe and others from outside the region in Asia's development and their constructive contribution to Asia-Pacific affairs.
But in the meantime, he noted, countries outside Asia should fully respect the will of the Asian people and follow the development trend in Asia.
It is the shared aspiration of the people of Asia to seek economic development, better living standards and stability, according to the vice foreign minister.
He pointed out that any move to deliberately highlight the military and security agenda, create tension and strengthen military presence or military alliance runs counter to the trend of our times and people's will in Asia.
He called on countries outside Asia to respect the characteristics of Asia and the Asian people's way of action, stressing that Asia does not export development models or ideologies, nor does it want to see others impose their will on Asia.
With regard to the Euro-Asian ties, Zhang pointed out there were immense scope and potentials for Asia-Europe cooperation lying ahead. China has been supporting the European Union's efforts to address its debt problems and hopes the two sides can further enhance mutual understanding and trust and deepen mutually-beneficial cooperation, he said.
With its constant policy of building friendship and partnership with its Asian neighbors, China has enjoyed over 30 years of peace with its neighbors and their economies have become much more integrated, Zhang said.
Although there may still exist some differences and frictions between China and some of its neighbors, efforts are being made to solve them and they do not affect the overall relations between China and its neighbors.
China sees the future of its development in the common development of Asia, Zhang said.
China does not seek a sphere of influence, he said. The country does not intend to build an exclusive regional order and is not capable of doing so, he added.
China is firmly committed to peaceful development and will take its due responsibilities in safeguarding world peace and development while handling affairs concerning its 1.3 billion people well, he said. That is China's long-term strategy and solemn promise to the world, he added.
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, Singaporean Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen, US Senator John McCain and former French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier also participated in the panel discussion.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2012-02/05/content_14538485.htm
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Originally posted by mancha:
Simple strategy, don't spend more than what you have.
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Originally posted by charlize:
Cai png very expensive.
Point carefully.
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Originally posted by mancha:
Point carefully.
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