The purpose of college education
The purpose of college education
The recent decision of Peking University’s School of Life Sciences to reform their evaluation system for undergraduates’ academic performances has been welcome as a first step toward the goal of college education — cultivating a generation of healthy, mature young adults with critical thinking and the courage to explore the unknown.
2024-01-08
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US protectionism may aggravate climate crisis
US protectionism may aggravate climate crisis
The Biden administration is discussing plans to impose higher tariffs on Chinese clean energy products, including electric vehicles (EVs), in an attempt to boost U.S. manufacturers against lower-priced Chinese exports, the Wall Street Journal reported last week.
2023-12-25
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There's a limit to the power of the 14th
There's a limit to the power of the 14th
The Colorado State Supreme Court in the U.S. recently ruled that Trump, due to his insurrectionist actions, according to Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, can be denied a place on the ballot of the state. It is expected to be appealed to the Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS). However, I believe the Colorado Court and many members of Congress and media pundits are missing an important distinction in the wording of the 14th Amendment.
2023-12-25
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The power of fan economy
The power of fan economy
Curtain drew on the drama surrounding strife between Dong Yuhui, poster boy of New Oriental’s e-commerce unit East Buy, and its former CEO Sun Dngxu on Saturday after news came that the former will stay while the latter is ousted from his post.
2023-12-18
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SZ's appeal to global investors
SZ's appeal to global investors
Since Donald Trump launched a trade war against China in 2018, U.S. containerized ocean freight imports from China have dropped from 46% of total imports to 39%. However, China remains firmly established as the world’s largest exporter of goods, as shipments to other regions such as Latin America, Africa and the Persian Gulf have continued to grow.
2023-12-11
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Charlie Munger and his legacy
Charlie Munger and his legacy
On Nov. 28, legendary guru Charlie Munger passed away at the age of 99 at a California hospital. He was known not only as an investing sage but also as a great thinker and a Renaissance genius.
2023-12-04
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Prevention and primary care key to better healthcare
Prevention and primary care key to better healthcare
The sudden increase in child patients with flu or Mycoplasma pneumonia has resulted in overcrowded Chinese hospitals, prompting complaints from parents who endure long waits for their children to actually “see” the doctor.
2023-11-27
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The challenges ahead for OpenAI
The challenges ahead for OpenAI
This past Friday, shockwaves reverberated through the tech world as OpenAI’s board made the unexpected decision to dismiss its founding CEO Sam Altman.
2023-11-20
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