Many government social insurance policies have low take-up. To understand whether this is due to administrative barriers, information, or…
During the Second World War, China was stretched to its utmost as it sought to resist the Japanese invasion: troops, resources, and…
Global demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly, fueled by the falling cost of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles.…
China is currently being forced into a dilemma in policy terms, needing a more open economy to boost growth at a time when conditions are…
This paper examines Japan’s economic performance in recent years, uncovering a narrative that challenges conventional views. Despite slow…
The Real Roots of Xi Jinping Thought: Chinese Political Philosophers’ Long Struggle With Modernity
In 2023, Hunan TV, China’s second-most-watched television channel, unveiled a series called When Marx Met Confucius. The conceit was…
For the last two centuries, great powers have fiercely competed to set the technical standards for leading technologies. By imposing their…