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International

Oct. 15, 2010

In China, Peace Is a Philosophical Issue

The U.S. and China's reaction to Liu Xiaobo as Nobel Peace Prize winner reveals philosophically different worldviews. By James Wong of Chinney Alliance Group.

By James Wong

The United States and China's different responses to this year's Nobel Peace Prize announcement perfectly illustrate the fundamental philosophical difference between China and U.S. world views - and not just on the subject of human rights.

From behind their ivory tower, the Nobel Committee awarded this year's Peace Prize to imprisoned Chinese political dissident Liu Xiaobo. In its announcement, the committee cited ...

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