“The ambiguous orientation of Japan drove the country into the position of an invader in Asia.” CountryPositionJapanAsiaOrientationAmbiguousInvaders Author:Kenzaburo Oe
“Business often does a good job supporting communities: the arts, universities, and scientific enterprises... But that philosophy has rarely reached poor countries. Even businesses that are enlightened in their home bases see Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia as places to exploit natural resources or use cheap labor.” DoeArtCountryPhilosophyUseHomeJobsAmericaCommunityNaturalPoorResourcesLaborBasesUniversityEnterpriseEnlightenedLatinAsiaGood JobExploitsLatin AmericaNatural ResourcesPoor CountriesCheap LaborHome Base Author:Jeffrey Sachs
“Integrationists are delighted to live in a democratic country where the rule of law prevails, whereas chauvinists wish to import the customs of the Middle East and South Asia.” CountryLawWishMiddleImportanceDemocraticSouthEastCustomsMiddle EastAsiaDelightedRule Of LawImportsDemocratic CountrySouth Asia Author:Daniel Pipes
“ASEM should build a new Silk Road to actively boost exchanges between these two civilizations in the new century so that countries in Asia and Europe will build on their respective civilizations and respect, learn from, complement and benefit each other.” ShouldTwoCountryCenturyCivilizationBenefitsEuropeAsiaSilkBoostComplementSilk Road Author:Jiang Zemin
“In those years, when I came to the States, people were always asking me why I didn't sing anymore. I'd tell them, 'I sing all around the world-Asia, Africa, Europe-but if you don't sing in the US, then you haven't really made it.' That's why I'll always be grateful to Paul Simon. He allowed me to bring my music back to my friends in this country.” PeopleIfsWorldYearsMadeCountryStatesHavensMy FriendsEuropeAskingGratefulMade ItAround The WorldBe GratefulAsia Author:Miriam Makeba