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The Confucian-Communist Continuum
Confucianism and Communism—one an ancient orthodox ideology, the other a modern revolutionary theory—appear to have nothing in common. Yet within the long river of Chinese intellectual history, they reveal a striking thread of…
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Rising Lion: Never Surrender
Introduction: Dark Currents Beneath the Ceasefire and the Dawn of Restoration This is the third installment in our series, following “The Return of the Crown: The End of Iran’s Theocracy” published after Israel’s…
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Beyond the Narrative: The Opium Wars and the Systemic Collapse of Imperial China
The Opium Wars (1840-1842) marked a turning point in modern Chinese history, not merely forcing open the Qing Dynasty’s gates to Western powers but starkly exposing the profound contradictions between its institutional framework…
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When the Ring Governs: Institutional Politics and the Spirit of the Establishment
The Core Proposition of Institutional Politics In the contemporary political spectrum, the “establishment” is often seen as a symbol of moderation and stability. The media regards it as the voice of reason, and…
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Before Centralization: Why Monarchy is Not the Enemy of the Republic
In contemporary political language, “monarchy” and “republic” are depicted as absolute opposites, as if one side represents progress and freedom while the other symbolizes despotism and oppression. But this binary opposition itself is…
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The Articles of Favorable Treatment for the Qing Imperial Family: Sovereignty Transfer and Order Transformation under Natural Law
I. Introduction: The Contractual Nature of the Abdication Edict On February 12, 1912, the Qing Emperor, through Empress Dowager Longyu, issued the abdication edict, transferring ruling authority to the newly established Republic of…
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The Babel Moment: Technocracy, Theocracy, or Civilizational Rebirth
We are at a deep turning point in human civilization: not the “end of history,” but a critical moment where the entire narrative of progress faces fundamental collapse. For two hundred years, progressivism…
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The Only Option: Why the West Must Facilitate the Restoration of Iran’s Shah
Introduction: From Geopolitical Shock to Institutional Logic Analysis Since Israel’s Operation “Rising Lion” air strike on Tehran on June 13, 2025, the Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape has been profoundly reshaped. As I analyzed…
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Why Centralization Is An Institutional Aberration
I. Introduction: Centralization Contradicts the Natural Organization of Human Society Contemporary observers frequently assume that centralization represents an inevitable stage in social development and embodies rational administration. However, historical wisdom suggests otherwise. Centralized…
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US Immigration Policy Reform: A Conservative Perspective
Replacing Chaos with Order, Emotion with Institution: A Governance Strategy for Strengthening Foundations and Stabilizing the Economy The recent riots in Los Angeles triggered by ICE immigration enforcement operations have once again thrust…
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The Return of the Crown: The End of Iran’s Theocracy
Introduction: The Tehran Airstrikes—A Misread Crisis and the Choice for Order In the early hours of June 13, 2025, Israel launched a massive airstrike operation against Iran, including direct attacks on the capital…
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The Great Failure: The Price of China’s Rare Earth Strategy
Introduction China has long regarded rare earths as its “trump card” in geopolitical competition. Its dominance extends not only to the mining and smelting separation of rare earth raw materials, but also to…
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Pork Barrel: The Accountability Void
The current American political system faces a profound structural issue: despite being built on the foundation of Separation of Powers (aimed at checks and balances and preventing arbitrary rule), it has fallen into…
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Russia-Ukraine Reversal: Eurasia’s Geopolitical Shake-Up
Since late May 2025, the international stage has been abuzz with events that, while seemingly peripheral, carry profound implications. From Mongolia’s foreign minister advocating for Philippine interests in the South China Sea, to…
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Confucian Involution: The Diligence Paradox
Introduction The term “involution” originally described a closed agricultural system where increasing labor input yielded diminishing returns, offering no real gain. This article expands on that concept, understanding involution as a social phenomenon:…
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Utopia: The Tyranny of Ideals
Political utopias, on the surface, appear as inspiring visions of humanity’s future: a perfect society where absolute justice, equality, and freedom prevail. Yet, from a conservative perspective, such visions often rely on overly…
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South Africa: From Africa’s Star to a Failed State
Trump stunned the world on May 21, 2025, blasting South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office. He played a video of crowds chanting “Kill the Boer” and showed graves of white farmers.…
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Trump’s Next Trump Card: Confronting Diplomatic Bullying by Recognizing the Republic of China
Breaking Free from Beijing’s Fiction to Restore the Republic of China’s Global Standing 1. A Fabricated Consensus and the Reality of Division The “One China Policy” was a strategically ambiguous framework adopted by…
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Encirclement: Trump Resets U.S.-Russia Relations
Background Recap: From Dual Pivots to Trump’s Breakthrough My previous analysis framed U.S.-China competition as a battle over two pivotal arenas: Russia and the South China Sea. It’s a high-stakes geopolitical showdown—control these…
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China’s South China Sea Gambit: Feinting at Taiwan, Undermining the Philippines
Update Notice: This article was published on May 19, 2025, based on the analysis of China’s strategy in the South China Sea, Taiwan, and the Philippines at that time, which was grounded in…
