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The Forgotten Empire: Kashgar, Kashmir, and the Hindu Kush
A cultural corridor once stretched from Xinjiang to northern India, weaving together Central Asian regions until modern borders and geopolitics tore it apart. The shared “Kash / Kush” root in “Kashgar,” “Kashmir,” and…
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Misplaced Historical Analogy: Ukraine Is Not a Colony, But a Crumbling Empire
Recently, U.S. Congressman Don Bacon took to X, comparing Ukraine to the thirteen North American colonies and Russia to the British Empire, declaring: It was the 13 Colonies’ fight against the British that…
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The Power of Humility: Beyond Science and Reason
Today, advances in technology and knowledge lead many to claim “anything is possible.” This mantra breeds a delusion of human omnipotence. But reality differs: we are not God, forever barred from omniscience or…
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Trump’s Mission: Ending the China Model
Free trade isn’t just about open markets. It’s a vision rooted in curbing government overreach, protecting individual autonomy, and ensuring fair competition—a beacon for economic prosperity. But China’s trade model crushes this vision…
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Censored: Social Media vs. Free Speech
The Value of Press Freedom and Its Modern Challenges What does press freedom mean today? It anchors constitutional governance, empowering citizens to access information and share their views. It sparks public engagement, holds…
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Reexamining Family Politics: From Risks to Value
Part 1: The Natural Tendency Toward Family Professions and Its Controversies Human societies naturally gravitate toward family-based professions. Wealth, knowledge, experience, and networks flow first within families. While medical dynasties and scholarly lineages…
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Eve of the Showdown: The Final Collapse of China’s Strategic Space
In response to China’s counter-tariffs, the Trump administration launched a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods on April 9, with the rate against China soaring to 145%. In my previous analysis, I…
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The Turning Point of Military Reform: The Twilight of Tanks and the Dawn of UAS Swarms
As the Russia-Ukraine war slogs into its third year, a brutal fact looms: traditional tanks are shedding their crown. Legends like the T-90, Leopard 2, and Challenger 2—multi-million-dollar colossi of industrial might—buckle under…
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The Blade of Tariffs: Reshaping Order, A High-Risk Move to Reward Voters
The U.S.’s sweeping tariff hikes have sparked fierce debate, their deeper intent likely stretching beyond short-term economic swings. I believe Trump is out to reshape the post-World War II international order—a framework of…
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Indo-Pacific Flashpoint: The Philippines in U.S.-China Rivalry
As the United States redirects its strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific, its rivalry with China intensifies. In 2025, Japan will join the Philippines and the U.S. in the “Balikatan” exercise as a full…
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Trump’s Third Term: At the Crossroads of Power
Speculation about U.S. President Donald Trump pursuing a third term has recently captured widespread attention. Reports from Radio Taiwan International (RTI) in Chinese and an English video by NBC News highlight Trump’s public…
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The Value of Monarchy: What Economic and Happiness Data Reveal
Monarchy is widely dismissed as a relic of the past in today’s political debates—yet global data tells a surprising story. Countries with this system often lead in economic prosperity and happiness, while it’s…
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The Shadow of Identity Politics: From Musk’s Family Feud to Cultural Revolution Echoes
On March 30, 2025, Elon Musk’s transgender son, Vivian Wilson, labeled Tesla a “Ponzi scheme.” Streamer “Pik” encouraged this statement. Subsequently, political forces exploited it to attack Musk. The incident echoes a familiar…
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Centralization vs. Decentralization: Is Government a Means or an End?
Throughout history, the governance models of nations can be broadly divided into two main types: centralization and decentralization. The former concentrates power heavily at the top, with the central government making unified decisions…
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Reshaping Education: Individual Freedom and Societal Renewal Under Trump’s New Policy
Today’s education system is bogged down by bureaucracy, wasting resources, fostering corruption, lowering quality, and drifting from real-world needs. The government, acting as a middleman, pours billions into administrative overhead while controlling the…
