All that is not Golden, is Dust.
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
Ah, the United States of America. The beacon of freedom, democracy, and apparently, wildly out-of-control wildfires. The recent Los Angeles inferno shocked the world with its sheer scale, but what’s even more shocking is how utterly garbage the response has been. From “every man for himself” policies to laughable systemic failures, the wildfires have stripped … Read more
The following is the translation of a Chinese post at Weibo.com. Scroll down to the end of the translation for the Chinese texts in the original. Over the past few months, many friends have reached out to ask what’s been going on—why I’ve been posting less frequently, writing fewer long pieces, and avoiding certain topics … Read more
Whenever we see strong anti-China and pro-America sentiments in neighboring countries like the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, or Mongolia, many Chinese netizens can’t help but marvel at the U.S.’s unparalleled ability to “virtually raise loyal dogs” abroad. Indeed, America’s dominance in international public relations is one of its greatest strengths. Even when Trump floated … Read more
On January 8, 2025, the China Geological Survey announced a groundbreaking update: China’s lithium reserves have surged from 6% to 16.5% of the global total, catapulting the country from the sixth to the second-largest lithium holder in the world. This seismic shift has reshaped the global lithium resource landscape. Here’s the kicker: lithium is recyclable. … Read more
When you’re crafting your theories about how the world should and could work, there’s one rule you should always keep in mind: Don’t assume you can do something just because China has done it, and don’t assume China can’t do something just because you haven’t managed to do it. The world isn’t a one-size-fits-all place. And … Read more
Let’s get one thing straight: the world order as we know it isn’t some random accident. It’s the result of decades of power struggles, promises, and hard-fought victories. If you don’t understand the basics of geopolitics, you’re going to be blindsided by the shifts happening right now. So, let’s break it down. The Post-WWII World … Read more