In October 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs jointly announced new export controls on rare earths, introducing restrictions on a range of medium and heavy rare earth elements such as holmium and erbium. The new rules will take effect on November 8, 2025. The move sparked an immediate and furious … Read more
As we’ve ushered in a new year, China’s military technology sector has been making waves with a series of groundbreaking achievements. The maiden flight of J36, a sixth-generation fighter has stunned the world, the oblique detonation engine (ODE) has redefined propulsion technology, the KJ-3000 airborne early warning aircraft has surged ahead of its global counterparts, … Read more
The other day, Cao Cao 曹操, aka Jonathan Kos-Read, an American actor and cultural figure known for his long-standing career in China, shared a thought-provoking short video about the state of theft in Europe. His observations not only shed light on the growing issue of petty crime but also revealed some deeper, systemic problems in … Read more
Over the past decade, China has made astounding strides in building one of the world’s most formidable naval forces. The recent live-fire exercises in the South Pacific, which included the 055-class missile destroyer Zunyi, the 903-class supply ship Weishanhu, and the 054A-class frigate Hengyang, have shocked Western media and military analysts. With its cutting-edge destroyers, … Read more
China’s “Robot Empire” is about to take over the world, and its impact on global manufacturing will redefine human civilization. With the fusion of AI and humanoid robots, China’s rise as a global manufacturing superpower is inevitable. This revolution is not just about automation; it’s about China reimagining what’s possible and reshaping industries, warfare, and … Read more
Oh, where do we even begin with Donald Trump? The man is a walking, talking wrecking ball, and his favorite pastime seems to be smashing the delusional fantasies of colonial apologists in China into smithereens. Time and time again, he’s proven to be their ultimate nemesis, and honestly, it’s been a spectacle to behold. Let’s … Read more
China’s dominance in global industries has been growing steadily over the years, and 2024 marks a new milestone for the country as it secures its position as a leader in the shipbuilding sector. With an already commanding 70% share in vital industries such as new energy vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, solar photovoltaics, and rare earth elements, … Read more
The catastrophic wildfires that reduced California’s iconic Hollywood and thousands of luxury homes in its wealthiest neighborhoods to ashes have exposed a glaring vulnerability in the United States—and left President Trump racing against time. Surprisingly, there’s been an attempt to “shift the blame” for these fires onto China. But what’s the logic here? Let’s break … Read more
The world would be a vastly different place without China. From disaster response to population debates, COVID-19, and even carbon emissions, China has reshaped global perspectives and rewritten the narrative. Redefining Disaster Response When it comes to handling natural or human-made disasters, China doesn’t buy into passive ideologies. In Chinese philosophy, humans are part of … Read more
When disaster strikes, you’d hope humanity rises to the occasion, right? Well, that depends on where you’re standing. Let’s take a closer look at how China handled a recent earthquake in Tibet and how the U.S. managed the Los Angeles wildfires. Spoiler alert: One’s a masterclass in action, and the other… well, let’s just say … Read more