The Globalist

Clothes making can provide deep insights into both the character of global leaders and commercial realities.

The Russian President aims at staying in power forever. Who are his role models?

Will China really halt technology transfers that it has required under many joint venture deals with U.S. companies?

The current protests show that Hong Kongers aren’t just interested in money, and mainland elites worry that Hong Kong won’t remain a separate territory where they can safely store their money.

The graphic warnings in George Orwell’s prophetic novel 1984 are as relevant today as they were when it was first published 70 years ago.

The U.S. imports 80% of its rare earths from China, but accounts for just 4% of China’s rare earths exports. This gives China a significant advantage.

A better safety net for Americans is the issue that should be addressed with at least as much vigor as tariffs on Chinese goods.

The failure to reach an agreement between Trump and Kim is not considered a failure by China’s leaders.

China’s president talks high-mindedly about economic globalization. Sounds good, until you see his latest global export strategy – tools for human control.

Hong Kong is increasingly subject to the demands of the boss in Beijing.