The NYT describes how China has become so paranoid about the United States that even trees and ordinary things are viewed as potential threats. Yet I see exactly the same phenomenon in America, where everything from Chinese garlic and consumer goods to Chinese students is increasingly treated as a potential enemy. In describing China's paranoia about the U.S., the NYT have also held up a mirror to America itself.

Definitely an interesting neighborhood. My next door neighbors have a subscription to China Daily.