The Wrap

In an op-ed in the New York Times Paul Krugman argues that the U.S. trade deficit, especially with China, is causing long-term cumulative damage to the economy and requires action against China.  China threatens trade war if Senate currency bill succeeds.  Another Tibetan monk sacrifices himself in an attempt to be heard.  South Africa doesn’t want to hear from the Dalai Lama as China’s soft power in Africa is demonstrated.

On a less serious note: Arni Kristjansson, an Icelandic musician living in Tokyo, has a brilliant idea on a very Japanese way to let Japanese people know their staring is making you uncomfortable.