The U.S. risks repeating China’s historical mistake of underestimating a rising competitor due to overconfidence in its own superiority. During the Qing dynasty, China viewed itself as inherently superior to the West and resisted learning from Western advancements. This arrogance contributed to its military defeats and subjugation during the “Century… Read More »The US Repeating China’s Mistakes?
Don’t miss the inspiring documentary Builders of the Silicon Dream, officially streaming on PBS across the U.S. and Canada starting October 4, 2025! Discover the Untold Story of Silicon Valley This powerful film chronicles the profound and often overlooked impact of Asian immigrants on the growth of Silicon Valley and… Read More »Builders of the Silicon Dream will be officially streaming on PBS across the U.S. and Canada on October 4, 2025!!
The perception of prosperity in each country reflects not only economics but also cultural and political narratives. United States Prosperity is often measured — and perceived — through financial markets, especially the stock market (S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq). A booming market is seen as a sign of national strength… Read More »Different Concepts of Prosperity – US vs. China
The decline of the Roman Empire and the perceived decline of the United States share several parallels, though the contexts differ significantly. Below is an analysis of key similarities, focusing on structural, societal, and economic factors: Economic Strain and Over-extension: Rome: The empire faced economic instability due to overreliance… Read More »Similarities between the decline of Rome and the US?
Internet Governance: China vs. the United States — Ideals, Narratives, and Realities A Leak that Clarifies the Divide The September 2025 leak of Great Firewall source code exposed the inner workings of China’s censorship system. It revealed not only sophisticated tools for filtering, blocking, and surveillance, but also Beijing’s export… Read More »Internet Governance: China vs. the United States
The United States struggles to accept a multipolar world because its victory in the Cold War created a powerful belief in American global leadership as the natural and permanent order. This mindset, reinforced by ideological and economic triumph over the Soviet Union, has created deep-seated institutional habits and strategic assumptions… Read More »America’s Struggle with a Multipolar World
Has China Caught up with the U.S.? – Not quite, but the Gap Is Smaller Than You Think On paper, the U.S. economy looks unbeatable. GDP per capita is around $90,000, compared to China’s $13,600 in 2025. But does that make the average American six times better off? Hardly. When… Read More »Quality Of Life of the “Average” American vs. Chinese
Overview and Economic Impact The Port of Chancay, located approximately 80 kilometers north of Lima on Peru’s central Pacific coast, is a deep-water megaport and a cornerstone of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The project, a $3.5–3.6 billion investment, is a joint venture between China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping Ports… Read More »The Chancay Port: Overview and Economic Impact
Why 2D Chips Are a More Advanced Medium—and China’s Leapfrog Strategy 1. The Limitations of the Silicon Road For decades, the semiconductor industry has relied on silicon-based technology, following Moore’s Law to pack more transistors into smaller spaces. As we approach the physical and economic limits of silicon miniaturization,… Read More »Why 2D Chips Are a More Advanced Medium—and China’s Leapfrog Strategy
In his discussion on The Ezra Klein Show, journalist Thomas Friedman presents a compelling argument that the United States is dangerously miscalculating its approach to China, particularly in the context of a trade war. Friedman posits that an entrenched, negative bipartisan consensus in Washington, coupled with a fundamental misunderstanding of… Read More »Why Trump Could Lose His Trade War With China | The Ezra Klein Show