The West vs. the Rest?
China is building the norms and the global infrastructure, figuratively and in concrete and steel, for a new multilateral order based on peaceful cooperation and shared prosperity.
China is building the norms and the global infrastructure, figuratively and in concrete and steel, for a new multilateral order based on peaceful cooperation and shared prosperity.
Within the Sino-American relationship, U.S. Congress is no longer just a disturbing factor, but has been transformed into a disruptive, damaging force.
Instead of pointing the finger elsewhere, the U.S. must take a long look in the mirror and begin resolving the historic contradictions of a system that weaponizes democracy for the sake of hegemony and economic domination.
The Western critics need to objectively understand the system of a socialist democracy. Other developing countries also have a lot to learn from China’s democratic norms and its governance system.
China’s concept of sharing homes in on a fairer distribution of wealth with the growth of wealth stemming from the concepts of innovation, coordination, green progress and openness.
Chew’s testimony and the questions he was asked show how the clock is TikToking for American politicians to get their facts straight as anxiety over the app blends across cultural, geopolitical and cybersecurity realms in uneasy and unresolved ways.
Ultimately mistrust can be lessened to a degree by more communication and reinvigorating people-to-people exchanges. Hopefully, we can still imagine a restart as we emerge from this period of darkness.
If people view the world as a community with a shared future, then openness, cooperation and win-win outcomes will be the fruits of their choice.
Democracy is diverse. The fundamental premise of democracy should be safeguarding the maximum benefit of people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political opinion or class.
Quantitative easing (QE) has painted the Fed into a corner by keeping stock, bond and real estate prices inflated for over a decade that any attempt to cool the economy and address inflation will have negative consequences for financial markets.
For the international community, the AUKUS submarine deal sets a very dangerous precedent. Once this Pandora’s box is opened, it will seriously impact regional and global peace and security.