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Is AI Really Ruining Education? A Closer Look
In recent weeks, a former U.S. teacher went viral for quitting her job and blaming technology—specifically ChatGPT—for the growing crisis of students who can’t read. She appeared on Fox News, echoing concerns shared by many parents and educators: AI is ruining education. But is it really that simple? Or are we, once again, blaming the Continue reading
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What If Chinese EV Makers Unleashed a Shock & Awe Campaign on the U.S. During the 90-Day Tariff Pause?
Imagine This: You wake up one morning in Los Angeles, and there’s a sleek, futuristic car silently gliding past your driveway. It’s not a Tesla. It’s not a Ford Mustang Mach-E. It’s a Zeekr 007, or a BYD Seal, or even a NIO ET5 Touring. You’ve never seen it before in person. It looks like Continue reading
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One Border Away: How Chinese EVs in Canada Could Collapse the U.S. Auto Industry
IntroductionThe world is witnessing a seismic shift in the global auto industry, and the epicenter is China. With its vast manufacturing scale, unmatched battery innovation, and vertical supply chain control, China is now the undisputed king of electric vehicles (EVs). But the real shockwave may be about to hit much closer to home — just Continue reading
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The Geopolitical Impact of China’s 2D Chip Revolution
In May 2025, news broke that researchers at Peking University had developed a bismuth-powered 2D chip that is reportedly 40% faster and 10% more energy-efficient than Intel’s best 3nm silicon chips. The significance of this breakthrough is massive, not only for the semiconductor industry but also for the geopolitical and economic dynamics of the 21st Continue reading
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China Is Covering Mountains — and Deserts — With Solar Panels at Unbelievable Speed
When drone footage emerged showing a mountain range in Guizhou blanketed in solar panels, it stunned the world. But what few realized at first: this wasn’t an isolated feat — it’s part of a nationwide solar blitz, including not just mountains but also deserts like the Gobi. And it’s all happening at a breakneck pace. Continue reading
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Understanding China’s Rapid Growth: Lessons and Future Insights
I. The Miracle We Missed in Real Time Watching an expat couple marveling at Shenzhen’s transformation from a tiny fishing village of 300,000 people in 1978 to a 13 million-strong megacity in 2025 isn’t just impressive—it’s staggering. But Shenzhen isn’t unique; it’s just one visible fragment of a nationwide civilizational upgrade that unfolded across China Continue reading
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BRICS Without China: An Ineffective Alliance
“Without China, BRICS is a frustrated club. With China, it becomes a viable alternative to the U.S.-led global system.” 1. China & BRICS For years, BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has been spoken of as a rising power bloc. Media headlines painted it as a sleeping giant poised to reshape the global order. In Continue reading
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Supply Chain Disruptions: Who’s Hoarding What?
I. Introduction The shelves are still full for now. But behind the scenes, a quiet frenzy is building. With rising tensions between the U.S. and China and sweeping new tariffs on the horizon, a new class of opportunists is getting ready to strike—not with policy or politics, but with pallets of inventory. These hoarders aren’t Continue reading
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The Decline of Dollar Dependence: Implications for SWIFT and U.S. Finance
For decades, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has quietly powered global financial transactions. Its widespread adoption solidified the U.S. dollar’s role at the heart of international finance. But recently, there’s been a steady rise in alternative payment networks—particularly spearheaded by China and the BRICS nations. Is the era of SWIFT dominance at Continue reading
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