China Says “Liberal Democracy Isn’t the Only Path”
China’s Rise – Democracy Isn’t the Only Path, and Western Eyes Don’t See the Full Picture Western predictions that China must adopt liberal democracy to continue its rise are increasingly flawed. This view overlooks the legitimacy and perceived effectiveness of…
Why GDP Per Capita Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Why GDP Per Capita Can Be Misleading — And Why China May Offer a Better Quality of Life Than the U.S. For decades, Americans have taken comfort in one number: GDP per capita. At nearly $85,000, it’s more than six…
US Dependence on Chinese Rare Earth Elements
Rare earth elements (REEs) are a critical leverage point for China in the 2025 US-China trade negotiations, serving as a powerful bargaining chip due to China’s dominance over the global supply chain and the US’s heavy reliance on these materials…
Do the Average American or Chinese Know More About Each Other?
The question of who knows more—average Americans about China or average Chinese about America—cannot be answered simply. It depends on factors like information access, cultural exchange, language, and media narratives. Here’s an analysis: 1. Access to Information Americans have open…
Left and Right Agree on Biggest Issue (But Not Much Else)
As we navigate the complexities of 2025, the United States faces a spectrum of challenges that demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. A recent Statista survey highlights the issues Americans consider most pressing, with inflation, political division, and healthcare topping…
America’s Emerging Brain Drain: A Reversal of the Brain Gain
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, the United States was the unrivaled global magnet for talent. Top scientists, engineers, academics, and entrepreneurs from around the world migrated to American universities, research institutions, and tech hubs, fueling decades…
Meritocracy vs. Democracy: A Comparative Look at Chinese and U.S. Political Systems
Meritocracy vs. Democracy: A Comparative Look at Chinese and U.S. Political Systems The political systems of China and the United States represent two fundamentally different approaches to leadership selection and governance. China operates under a one-party meritocratic bureaucracy where officials…
NPR – Harvard president says ‘sometimes they don’t like what we represent’
Harvard President Addresses Federal Actions and Campus Challenges In a recent NPR Morning Edition interview, Harvard University President Alan Garber discussed the university’s ongoing struggles with federal policies, campus diversity, and the broader role of research universities in America. Here…
Future of China’s Political System: Eric Li VS Minxin Pei
China’s Political Future: Stability or Reform? China’s dramatic transformation from an agrarian society to the world’s second-largest economy sparks an ongoing debate about its one-party political system. Can this system sustain future growth, or are democratic reforms inevitable? This question…
The Chip War Paradox: How US Sanctions Are Fueling China’s Innovation
The Chip War Paradox: How US Sanctions Are Fueling China’s Innovation The US-China tech rivalry finds its sharpest edge in the semiconductor industry. For years, US sanctions, escalating under both Trump and Biden, have aimed to cripple China’s ability to…