Going/gone on BBC's "World Have Your Say" program at 1345EST (-5GMT)

Discussing whether China's rise is a good thing for the world. Other guest is South African businessman.

Short segment of about 15 mins.

Actually nice to discuss something other than Egypt!

But I do now regret watching "The King's Speech" this weekend . . ..  For a public speaker like myself, I considered it a horror movie.

POSTSCRIPT:  Previous discussion on Egypt dragged on a bit, so the China part was limited to about 6 mins at the end of the show.  Co-participant was from very sharp Beijing Axis business consultancy based in South Africa, with whom I crossed paths in Cape Town last year.  So no disagreements per se.  I cut out, I was told, for two seconds in my second-and-last comment.  First time for me with Skype, but I guess that can happen. Bit of a filler effort, but I like the program and love being on the Beeb, so I always say yes.

Find the podcast here in a bit (14 Feb show).