Conflict seems omnipresent in the contemporary world. In the United States, clashes between the Democratic and Republican parties are evident. Similarly, the Middle East is embroiled in the Israel-Hamas conflict, while Europe witnesses the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Additionally, ideological divides within nations contribute to global tension. Indeed, this is the...

The significant depreciation of the Japanese yen (JPY) against the U.S. dollar (USD), coupled with the notable strengthening of the USD against other currencies, have emerged as major issues in today's financial markets. Earlier, we witnessed the remarkable surge in the Japanese stock market and the significant decline of the...

What will the future of computers look like? Can we anticipate these futuristic products today? The answer is actually yes. Information analysis often employs a window observation method to predict future trends. This year, such a "window" comes from Samsung. On January 17, the South Korean tech giant officially hosted...

Mr. Akio Toyoda, unlike the founder of Toyota, Kiichiro Toyoda, is a third-generation entrepreneur who has received a good Western education. He is fluent in English and fully familiar with the culture, norms, and order of Western countries' capital and business world. He was educated in Boston, the cultural center...

The challenge of intergenerational dynamics in China has become a significant societal concern. Effectively grasping the nuances of Chinese society requires delving into the distinct characteristics that define individuals across various generational strata.  What is presented here is an initial synthesis endeavor capturing the social attributes and prevalent trends defining...

Over the course of several years, I have consistently stressed a crucial point: China's real estate sector is fraught with inherent risks, a point that is still being underestimated by many. The real estate industry carries a significant and intrinsic level of risk. One pivotal reason behind the high-risk nature...

In the past, the idea of China losing its influence in South and Southeast Asia seemed highly unlikely, especially to the Chinese policymakers and the academia. Yet, in the past few years, this is exactly the situation unfolding before our eyes.  In the initial stages of the Belt and Road...

On August 15, 2022, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged during the 75th anniversary of Independence Day to make India a developed country in 25 years. This has drawn attention worldwide, and there are concerns about what kind of developed country India will become in the 25-year timeframe envisioned by...

Admittedly, Hong Kong now is in a better state than during the COVID-19 period. Yet, it is still not quite the bustling and prosperous city the world knew in the past. In fact, when discussing the state of Hong Kong’s economy, the comparison should not be made based on the...

On the policy paper, China does not discriminate against the development of the private sector. There are talks about the “two unwaverings”, a phrase that means unwavering support for both private companies, as well as state-owned ones.  However, things are not quite the same in the actual market. According to...