Understanding China
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…
Understanding China( II): The Warring States and the Birth of Imperial China
14/03/2025
Understanding China( II): The Warring States and the Birth of Imperial China
The unification of China under the Qin Dynasty marked a transformative moment in world history. Emerging from the chaos of…
Understanding China (Part 1): The Dawn of a Great Civilization
07/03/2025
Understanding China (Part 1): The Dawn of a Great Civilization
Understanding China : The Dawn of a Great Civilization explores the ancient roots of Chinese history, from prehistoric settlements to…
China Vows to Fight Till the End in Escalating Trade War with the US
05/03/2025
China Vows to Fight Till the End in Escalating Trade War with the US
The U.S.-China trade war intensifies as Beijing vows to "fight till the end" after Washington imposes new tariffs on Chinese…