China

For decades, Western media have sought to predict China’s collapse while overlooking its significant successes. When Chinese achievements become too monumental to ignore, the narrative often shifts to questioning their cost. This trend reflects a persistent skepticism, with headlines repeatedly asking, “China’s progress… but at what cost?” From economic dominance and technological advances to environmental […]

China’s governance gap is not merely a comparison of political systems but a reflection of differing approaches to leadership and efficiency. Where Western democracies struggle with perceived elitism and corruption, China emphasizes meritocracy and public accountability. This approach, rooted in Confucian ideals and honed over centuries, has enabled China to achieve substantial progress and maintain

China’s first half of the year demonstrates why I often claim the country achieves more in a week than the West does in a year. From groundbreaking medical advances to major technological and economic milestones, China’s progress is both rapid and profound. This period saw historic developments such as a new cancer treatment, unprecedented growth

Another year in China brought significant transformations and achievements in 2022. President Xi Jinping’s diplomatic efforts led to groundbreaking agreements with Middle Eastern countries, enhancing regional cooperation and securing major technology deals. Domestically, China maintained steady inflation at 2.2% and saw a rise in power generation by 8%. During a visit in 2022, Xi transformed

Formosa in 1951  (now Taiwan) was at the heart of intense international debate and strategic calculations. Charlton Ogburn from the State Department’s China desk reported a significant viewpoint from Indonesian UN Ambassador Soedjatmoko, who argued that U.S. policies regarding Formosa were dangerously pushing the world towards a larger conflict. Soedjatmoko suggested that a concession to