Comments on: China, India, and Chindia http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/ The MBA Graduate Program at Cal Poly Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:02:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Frederick Peemoeller http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17793 Frederick Peemoeller Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:42:25 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17793 I am very interested in finding out how you enjoy this trip, Yuxiang. You bring a good point that even though they are in close proximity to each other, these countries seem so different culturally but have so much in common. They both play such a huge part in the world economy, and if they became allies they would most definitely be a major force. It seems that both cultures need to praise the other for changes that have molded them in the last 5000 years. Although I can continue to harp on their similarities and differences, I really just look forward to seeing your reactions when we travel through India. I am very interested in finding out how you enjoy this trip, Yuxiang. You bring a good point that even though they are in close proximity to each other, these countries seem so different culturally but have so much in common. They both play such a huge part in the world economy, and if they became allies they would most definitely be a major force. It seems that both cultures need to praise the other for changes that have molded them in the last 5000 years. Although I can continue to harp on their similarities and differences, I really just look forward to seeing your reactions when we travel through India.

]]> By: William Ary http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17527 William Ary Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:51:02 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17527 It makes sense that these two countries should be aligned in their goals due to complimentary strengths, but that would completely disregard years of political tension and other obstacles. I am forced to ask how huge a mutual incentive for cooperation would have to be in order to actually get the countries themselves to play ball. Nothing fixes bad blood like cold hard cash, but there had better be a lot of it. I certainly would appreciate some international cooperation between China and India -It would make my fantasy trip to the Himalayas more feasible. It makes sense that these two countries should be aligned in their goals due to complimentary strengths, but that would completely disregard years of political tension and other obstacles. I am forced to ask how huge a mutual incentive for cooperation would have to be in order to actually get the countries themselves to play ball. Nothing fixes bad blood like cold hard cash, but there had better be a lot of it. I certainly would appreciate some international cooperation between China and India -It would make my fantasy trip to the Himalayas more feasible.

]]> By: Michael Harroch http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17225 Michael Harroch Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:14:54 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17225 Yuxiang, Ii think it is very interesting to look at how China and India's relationship has evolved. The way they are complementing each other in terms of economic strengths and weaknesses is very important. I believe that this might foster peace and cooperation between the two giants, hopefully strengthening stability in the region. Considering my background I cannot help but make a parallel between what is going on in Asia and the European Union. India, China, but also Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan could one day form their own economic entity. Finally I would like to straighten out the record. In modern English, portmanteau does signify the blending of two words into a new one that contains the meaning of both words. Originally, this word comes from portemanteau, which is French for coat-holder. Yuxiang,
Ii think it is very interesting to look at how China and India’s relationship has evolved. The way they are complementing each other in terms of economic strengths and weaknesses is very important. I believe that this might foster peace and cooperation between the two giants, hopefully strengthening stability in the region. Considering my background I cannot help but make a parallel between what is going on in Asia and the European Union. India, China, but also Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan could one day form their own economic entity.
Finally I would like to straighten out the record. In modern English, portmanteau does signify the blending of two words into a new one that contains the meaning of both words. Originally, this word comes from portemanteau, which is French for coat-holder.

]]> By: Kirk Story http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17222 Kirk Story Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:45:07 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17222 Alex, I'm pretty sure, where Gao was going with the 'complimentary strengths and weaknesses' concept is directly conveyed in the sentences preceding the quoted remark. The paragraph reads, "The economic strengths of these two countries are widely considered complementary - China is perceived to be strong in manufacturing and infrastructure, while India is perceived to be strong in services and information technology. China is stronger in hardware while India is stronger in software. China is stronger in physical markets while India is stronger in financial markets. In fact, the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India." Alex,
I’m pretty sure, where Gao was going with the ‘complimentary strengths and weaknesses’ concept is directly conveyed in the sentences preceding the quoted remark. The paragraph reads, “The economic strengths of these two countries are widely considered complementary - China is perceived to be strong in manufacturing and infrastructure, while India is perceived to be strong in services and information technology. China is stronger in hardware while India is stronger in software. China is stronger in physical markets while India is stronger in financial markets. In fact, the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India.”

]]> By: Alex http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17218 Alex Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:32:43 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17218 Yuxiang, I agree with Kirk that the concept that “the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India” is a very interesting. What particular strengths and weaknesses did you have in mind though? I'm not quite sure where you are going with that. Also, I assume that to find "portmanteau" you first came up with the word in Chinese. Is "portmanteau" a more common word/concept in China? I did not know about the word, and I doubt I would ever have thought to look for it. Yuxiang,

I agree with Kirk that the concept that “the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India” is a very interesting. What particular strengths and weaknesses did you have in mind though? I’m not quite sure where you are going with that.

Also, I assume that to find “portmanteau” you first came up with the word in Chinese. Is “portmanteau” a more common word/concept in China? I did not know about the word, and I doubt I would ever have thought to look for it.

]]> By: Kirk Story http://calpolymbatrip.com/2009/china/china-india-and-chindia/#comment-17215 Kirk Story Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:23:59 +0000 http://calpolymbatrip.com/?p=2292#comment-17215 Yuxiang Gao, Nice essay. The concept that, “the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India,” is completely new. You also inspired the search for the meaning of “portmanteau,” and yes, we have confirmed it is a word. Portmanteau, or if you prefer the plural, portmanteaus/portmanteaux, is defined as, “a large suitcase,” according to Merriam-Webster. It is also defined as (and I kind of think this is where you were going with this one), “a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms.” Hence, China-India—Chindia. It is also impressive to imagine living amid a 5000 year old civilization. The mere complexity of “he wei gui” places this in perspective. It’s difficult to imagine an English term, phrase, or concept that carries so much intricacy and weight. How about this: you say “和为贵,” I say, “American Idol??” Yuxiang Gao,
Nice essay. The concept that, “the strengths of India are very often the weaknesses of China and the strengths of China are the weaknesses of India,” is completely new. You also inspired the search for the meaning of “portmanteau,” and yes, we have confirmed it is a word. Portmanteau, or if you prefer the plural, portmanteaus/portmanteaux, is defined as, “a large suitcase,” according to Merriam-Webster. It is also defined as (and I kind of think this is where you were going with this one), “a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms.” Hence, China-India—Chindia.

It is also impressive to imagine living amid a 5000 year old civilization. The mere complexity of “he wei gui” places this in perspective. It’s difficult to imagine an English term, phrase, or concept that carries so much intricacy and weight. How about this: you say “和为贵,” I say, “American Idol??”

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