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Pete Sadaya's avatar

Great read illustrating the uselessness of current US actions.

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Carrick Wood's avatar

This is the most useful article I have read since January, and speaks to the deeper questions and intuition in my mind. As Canada pivots similarly from US economic and narrative agression, the biggest question in my mind is, what is China really thinking and how could our relationships over the next century change and prosper in unexpected ways?

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Martijn Moret's avatar

Great piece, let’s hope leadership in the US reads this and sees the counter productivity of the current trade war.

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Echo-Echo's avatar

This was a fascinating read. I especially enjoyed the use of the codes and how they relate to this topic (but I can see how they have wider application). I was disgustedbby JD Vance's ignorant comments. I can't stand him and hope this Trump regime is over without hurting.

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Shaileen Patton's avatar

Absolutely fascinating and incredibly helpful to understand China’s perspective. We need more of this information!

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Conor Gallogly's avatar

Such a efficient and clear presentation of Chinese strategy. I lived in China for almost 8 years and since that time have talked to Americans about Chinese people’s willingness to suffer/expectation of suffering, the long-term thinking, and the “I’m going to study harder and harder to make China great” mentality they cultivated among at least the generation of students graduating around 2007-2010. This piece is 100 times more succinct in expressing why that matters.

Thank you

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Michael P Wright's avatar

Thank you for this gem! New sub here.

Could you share the title or link to the book of idioms mentioned? Affiliate link(s) welcomed.

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Witold Riedel's avatar

A beautiful piece of writing and a presentation of a perspective and wisdom I have always admired. Thank you.

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It’s Time's avatar

Wow, excellent writing and outstanding factual information with a full spectrum with perfectly laid out details. I’ve been a study of China way back when they took advantage of corporate greed for grotesque profits off the backs of slave labor. I knew way back then China’s long term goal. Now I’m still alive to watch it happen. That’s not even considering the idiot in the mix. He’s making it so much easier for those in power.

Anyway, if you ever read these comments. Your skillful communication is outstanding. I was ready to crash out when I seen your post and ended up reading your posts for over an hour. Again, excellent! If I was your Dad I’d be so proud of your work. Cheers 🥂

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The Regenerative Futurist's avatar

Thank you so much for you kind words and detailed comment. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Really appreciate your support!

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