here's the link for Newsweek article on China : http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7693580/site/newsweek/ "finally, the question is not only will china become a superpower but also will it want to become one? at least in the sense we define superpower right now. sure it is a little touchy when it ...almost seem to be at pains in a lot of different occassions to establish their modesty at ...., all-preachy model of the americans. personally, i am starting to think that race has something to do with this for that is for another day. " Tired, Good points. I agree with you for the most part but there are some minor disagreements. I will post my reply soon. Its break here, so enough time to browse and post messages in Sajha.. Hushhappy, "US trying to make Nepal as an army base camp ..bush wants to start a ww4 from there" - When was the World War III? :-) I think Nepal would be the worst choice to start World War IV.