Beyond the Boundaries of Western Ideology: A Review of Daniel Bell’s The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy Western ideology loves to characterize any society that doesn’t conform to the ideals of liberal democracy as inherently wrong. Thus, it’s no surprise that at the core of the extreme politicization of the China-US… Continue reading Beyond the Boundaries of Western Ideology: A Review of Daniel Bell’s The China Model: Political Meritocracy and the Limits of Democracy
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Setting the Scene: The Impacts of China’s 1978 Economic Reform
The collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s left the US as the sole global hegemon in almost every sphere of international life. Economically speaking, wielding the dollar as the world’s reserve currency granted the US substantial leverage when servicing loans or funding infrastructure projects abroad. America lay at the helm of international… Continue reading Setting the Scene: The Impacts of China’s 1978 Economic Reform
Treasury Secretary Yellen’s Trip to Beijing Indicates Potential Progress-But Skepticism Remains
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen just concluded her highly anticipated four-day trip to China, where she met with top policymakers to discuss the future of the China-US economic relationship. While the trip indicates potential progress, it’s still too early to make any conclusions without skepticism. Yellen aimed to directly communicate the United States’ view of… Continue reading Treasury Secretary Yellen’s Trip to Beijing Indicates Potential Progress-But Skepticism Remains
“Navigating a Rocky Road: Seeking Common Ground in the Escalating US-China Economic Relations”
Ever since the Trump administration’s trade war, tensions between the US and China have been escalating. Now, as of mid-2023, economic relations between the US and China are deteriorating further. Amid the growing threat of a Taiwan invasion, the Biden administration is doing its best to stunt Chinese capabilities: and they’re starting by cutting economic… Continue reading “Navigating a Rocky Road: Seeking Common Ground in the Escalating US-China Economic Relations”
Finding Common Ground: The Need for Collaboration in Fighting Climate Change
On June 7, 2023, the products of over 400 Canadian wildfires painted NYC skies orange. Affecting almost the entire East Coast, the phenomena reignited global concerns about climate change and its effects. When people consider Chinese-US relations, their minds often jump to categories like geopolitical conflict, conflict, democracy vs. authoritarianism… things within these realms. But… Continue reading Finding Common Ground: The Need for Collaboration in Fighting Climate Change
Can WEB3 flourish in China?
The famous saying modern-day parents scream at their phone-addicted children while telling them to go play outside is starting to become outdated.