Decoding Trump’s Chinese Nickname – “川建国”
“Trump the Nation-Builder”: Decoding the Chinese Nickname “川建国” Chinese internet users often employ creative and satirical nicknames for international figures, and Donald Trump is no exception. His moniker, “川建国” (Chuān Jiànguó), is a prime example of this online humor,…
Unpacking the “One Big Beautiful Bill”: An Analysis of Trump’s Proposed Budget
Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 budget, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” marks a dramatic reshaping of federal priorities. It significantly boosts defense and homeland security spending while slashing non-defense discretionary programs, especially in health, housing, education, science, and climate. The…
The Shifting Sands of Power: The U.S., China, and the Rise of Multipolarity
The Shifting Sands of Power: The U.S., China, and the Rise of Multipolarity For decades, the United States has been the world’s undisputed superpower. After the Cold War, a unipolar era emerged, with Washington at the helm, shaping global economic…
U.S. vs. China: Rethinking the Aggression Narrative
Overview The question of which nation—the United States or China—is the aggressor in their ongoing geopolitical rivalry resists simple categorization. Rather than assigning blame, the focus should be on contrasting their distinct methods of power projection, historical traumas, and strategic…
Conflicting Political Cultures:
The U.S.-China Contest: A Clash of Cultural Perspectives The U.S.-China rivalry is often interpreted through economic and military metrics, but its deeper roots lie in divergent cultural perspectives. Conflicting Political Cultures: U.S. liberal individualism clashes with China’s Confucian collectivism, leading…
America Needs a Real Strategy for Its China Rivalry
A compelling argument is being made that the United States is currently engaged in a critical, global rivalry with China without the benefit of a clear, overarching strategy. This lack of a “coherent strategy,” the argument suggests, is not merely…
Professor Explains WHY China is BETTER THAN the US
The speaker in the video, John L.Thornton, is a former chairman of Goldman Sachs Asia, addressing an informed audience likely composed of academics, policymakers, and business leaders. Drawing on decades of experience in China and global finance, he offers a…
Greed and Hubris in America’s Decline
America’s Decline: The Twin Vices of Greed and Hubris Throughout American history, periods of prosperity and global influence have often been followed by challenges that test the nation’s resilience. In recent decades, two particular forces have accelerated America’s relative decline…
Predictions that China’s Divergence from Liberal Capitalism will lead to its Failure
A number of prominent U.S. scholars and politicians have argued that China’s divergence from liberal capitalism-marked by its authoritarian governance and state-driven economic model-will ultimately lead to its failure. This viewpoint, while varied in nuance, is rooted in a deep-seated…
Donald Trump’s political ascent
Donald Trump’s political ascent is not an isolated event but rather a reflection of deeply ingrained American dynamics: greed, hypocrisy, and a steadfast belief in American exceptionalism. Greed: Fueling the American System American capitalism has long valued success, but this…