The Rise of Continental Politics: Left-Right Polarization Across the Atlantic
The world today now witnesses the emergence of regional compartmentalization that is reshaping global politics, in what can be defined as "continental politics".
In late...
What History’s Cycle of Left and Right Teaches Us Today
In the old town of Gori, Georgia, well-known as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, stands a modest museum dedicated to his life. It remains...
Structural Substitution Inflation and China’s Consumer Paradox
Data have long clearly shown that China's current sluggish consumption has become a crucial issue facing the country. One commonly recognized cause is that...
The Way of the Confucian Gentleman
The "Confucian Gentleman Doctrine," or the "Way of the Confucian Gentleman ideal," is a concept I proposed in 2026. The essence of this concept...
Why China Can Wait in Its Energy Deal with Russia
Authors: Kung Chan and Yang Xite*
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent state visit to China, which was his first foreign trip of 2026, is a...
The Grassroots Secret of Chinese Manufacturing
The dramatic transformation of the global flange industry over the past two decades serves as a masterclass in the profound structural power of China’s...
Why an Open Economy is Crucial for China
Authors: Kung Chan and Xia Ri*
The current era of de-globalization, marked by restructured supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, has forced major economies inward....
Why We Need an AI Tax in This Age of Job Displacement
Authors: Kung Chan and Chen Li*
In the fall and winter of 2025, a wave of global layoffs driven by artificial intelligence (AI) quietly intensified....
China’s Rise is an Exception
When viewed solely from a Chinese perspective, often shaped by nationalist narratives, the rise of China offers an incomplete picture. Similarly, an outsider's observation...
Economy, Efficiency, and Demand of Soviet Russia from a Historical Perspective
History provides important lessons for today’s world, especially when examining the role of centralization and government intervention in economic policies. The economy of Soviet...