This International Herald Tribune article talks about how far from being a super power, China's relatively poor response to the tsunami devestations illustrates their lack of power projection and financial resources. Especially when compared to those big bad capitalists.

Last weekend, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao announced that China would donate more than $62 million, one of its largest ever pledges of international relief aid. But that figure was quickly eclipsed when the United States increased its pledge to $350 million and Japan followed with a $500 million donation.

Moreover, China has watched as American vessels have moved quickly into the region with U.S. Navy helicopters delivering food and critical supplies to the hardest-hit areas of Indonesia. This week, another convoy of American ships is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka with more than 1,500 marines.

By contrast, China's primary contribution at the scene has been a 35-member medical team now treating patients in Indonesia.