Now, while I totally understand people finding this song annoying, especially sung by children, I have to admit that, sadly, it's also catchy as hell.

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Yet, for all those criticisms, this is an interesting read, especially in its historical sections, though it could have done with less sociological jargon and fewer annoying italics.

ECONOMIST: China and America