Understanding China
Understanding China(VIII): Qing Dynasty and the End of Empire
1 week ago
Understanding China(VIII): Qing Dynasty and the End of Empire
This episode of Understanding China explores the complex rise and fall of the Qing dynasty, highlighting how cultural pride, resistance…
CPEC: A Roadmap to Proesperity or a Debt Trap?
1 week ago
CPEC: A Roadmap to Proesperity or a Debt Trap?
The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a transformative, multi-billion-dollar initiative aimed at boosting Pakistan’s infrastructure, trade, energy, and regional connectivity,…
Understanding China(VII): Admiral Zheng He and the Legacy of the Ming Dynasty
29/04/2025
Understanding China(VII): Admiral Zheng He and the Legacy of the Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty not only redefined governance and agriculture but also challenged the global maritime order through the legendary voyages…
Understanding China(VI): The Song Dynasty and the Power of Ideas
19/04/2025
Understanding China(VI): The Song Dynasty and the Power of Ideas
After the fall of the Tang Dynasty and a period of chaos, the Song Dynasty rose not through conquest but…
Appeasement or Resistance: Su Xun’s Warning and China’s Modern Strategy
14/04/2025
Appeasement or Resistance: Su Xun’s Warning and China’s Modern Strategy
Su Xun’s ancient words—' The more you offer, the more aggressive your enemy becomes'—echo China’s refusal to surrender its technological…
Why Will China Endure America’s Harsh Policies?
10/04/2025
Why Will China Endure America’s Harsh Policies?
As U.S. policies toward China grow increasingly severe, China demonstrates remarkable resilience through strategic economic diversification, diplomatic alliances, and domestic…
Understanding China(V): The Rise and Glory of the Tang Empire
09/04/2025
Understanding China(V): The Rise and Glory of the Tang Empire
In this fifth episode of our Understanding China series, we explore the golden age of Chinese civilization under the Tang…
The Ruler’s Health as a Reflection of the State: Ancient Chinese Wisdom and the Statecraft
30/03/2025
The Ruler’s Health as a Reflection of the State: Ancient Chinese Wisdom and the Statecraft
From ancient Chinese wisdom, the connection between a ruler’s health, governance, and the state has been a crucial concept.
Understanding China(IV): Chaos, Unity, and Resilience
28/03/2025
Understanding China(IV): Chaos, Unity, and Resilience
After the Han Dynasty fell, China faced 400 years of war and division—but instead of collapsing, it grew stronger. From…
Understanding China: The Han Dynasty – China’s Golden Age
22/03/2025
Understanding China: The Han Dynasty – China’s Golden Age
The Han Dynasty, often referred to as China’s Golden Age, shaped the nation’s political, economic, and cultural foundations. From pioneering…