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China is growing in global influence.

What does this mean for international politics, business, trade, technology, and global culture?  

Explore curated information on key issues related to China’s rise.  Let researched, balanced analysis of current events guide your decisions. 

 

Why the comparative perspective? Global leadership means aiming for cooperation, not crisis.  Comparison is a strategy for explaining complex, philosophically-based cultural differences in terms of easy-to-understand comparisons for general audiences. It thereby promotes cross-cultural understanding and mutual appreciation of position, aims, and values.

Biography

Emily Kluge (孔盈) is a graduate student of Chinese Philosophy at Fudan University (复旦大学) in China.  Emily blogs about contemporary China based on her study of Chinese culture, language, and philosophy.

Emily received a B.Comm in International Business focused on Contemporary China (2009) and a Post-Bacc. Diploma of Arts in Philosophy (2017, GPA 3.9).

For more, see “Bio”.

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Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.
-Martin Luther King Jr.

... Men of principle are sure to be bold, but those who are bold may not always be of principle.
-Confucius

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Philosophy

Book Review: The Tyranny of Merit by Michael Sandel

Merit is an important notion in most interpretations of Confucian political philosophy. But Sandel raises valid points. How might Confucianism address the problems of merit in America?

11/30/2021
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Policy Papers, Politics, Women

Policy Paper: China’s Dependency Ratio

Not all China's elderly are as fit and active as its famous "dancing grannies." Many elderly are in need of full-time care. China's super-aging society threatens economic and...

11/23/2021
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China's government, Politics

CPC or CCP? Party structure and the Who’s who.

If China was on Facebook, its relationship status with the CPC would be: "It's complicated." Although the National People's Congress is the highest organ of state power, the...

08/23/2021
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From "Business"

04/19/2020

China in 2020: Perspectives and Predictions of American Businesses in China ...

This infographic provides a useful reference for key data points highlighted by AmCham’s Business Climate Survey Report. It is...

by Emily Kluge
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04/09/2020

What is “Face”?

"Face" is a crucial concept for business practice and strategy in China. Putting the concept of face into...

by Emily Kluge
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02/16/2020

What is Guanxi?

Chinese and Western business practices are similar in the sense that "it's not what you know, but who you...

by Emily Kluge
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02/09/2020

Crash Course: Chinese “contract-less” Contracts vs. Western Contract Culture

This post examines the stark difference between Chinese business practices and Western business practices regarding contracts. This is...

by Emily Kluge
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From "Philosophy" & "Politics"

11/30/2021

Book Review: The Tyranny of Merit by Michael Sandel

Merit is an important notion in most interpretations of Confucian political philosophy. But Sandel raises valid points. How might...

by Emily Kluge
Comments 0
11/23/2021

Policy Paper: China’s Dependency Ratio

Not all China's elderly are as fit and active as its famous "dancing grannies." Many elderly are in need...

by Emily Kluge
Comments 0
08/23/2021

CPC or CCP? Party structure and the Who’s who.

If China was on Facebook, its relationship status with the CPC would be: "It's complicated." Although the National...

by Emily Kluge
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05/07/2021

China’s Government: What are the NPC and the CPPCC?

Every year in March in China's capital city of Beijing, two key political meetings take place: the National People's...

by Emily Kluge
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11/09/2020

Crash Course: Belt and Road Initiative

This just might be the biggest global project that you've never heard of. China's Belt & Road Initiative...

by Emily Kluge
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03/04/2020

Doing Business with Confucius & Lao Tzu

This post suggests compelling reasons for businesses to enter China, such as to capitalize on the growing population of...

by Emily Kluge
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02/08/2020

Interview with a Chinese Communist Party Member: What makes a Great Leader? Answer:...

My “interview” started with a four-hour tour at the Panda Base in Chengdu, Sichuan, to location of China’s largest...

by Emily Kluge
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From "Technology"

05/29/2021

Outspend to Outsmart the competition? China’s growing R&D funding

China tends to become unsurpassable in its mature industries, and therefore China’s self-sufficiency, if achieved, will certainly threaten the...

by Emily Kluge
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05/22/2021

Decades away? Advanced Semiconductor Foundry in China

China’s current position in semiconductor manufacturing is characterized by growth. Nonetheless, there are deep deficiencies in its domestic supply...

by Emily Kluge
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05/15/2021

Semiconductor Industry: Is China a super-vulnerable Superpower?

China has fallen behind in semiconductor manufacturing while simultaneously becoming an economic superpower capable of challenging the US on...

by Emily Kluge
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05/08/2021

US, China race for Semiconductor Self-sufficiency

Escalating geopolitical tensions and trade interruptions have prompted both China and the United States to prioritize building domestic supply...

by Emily Kluge
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05/01/2021

US-China Semiconductor Rivalry: The next 5 years are everything.

Semiconductors are the advanced computing power technology transforming human life on every continent. They are at the center...

by Emily Kluge
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From "Culture"

11/23/2021

Policy Paper: China’s Dependency Ratio

Not all China's elderly are as fit and active as its famous "dancing grannies." Many elderly are in need...

by Emily Kluge
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03/18/2020

Whitepaper on Women in Management: How should Western companies in China approach...

This post draws attention to the under-representation of women in management positions (in China) as a risk for Western...

by Emily Kluge
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02/24/2020

China Points of Interest 2020 (Infographic)

You can find China facts everywhere, but who doesn’t love a fun infographic? This infographic covers some impressive...

by Emily Kluge
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02/07/2020

Now You Know: What is the Chinese Lantern Festival?

Ever wondered why you see red lanterns around January each year? I recently returned from a trip to China...

by Emily Kluge
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TRAVEL FEATURE: CHEUNG CHAU ISLAND (SAR Hong Kong) 2018

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What

This blog was originally a self-knowledge and critical thinking blog.

As of February 2020, the content will focus on comparative analysis of China and Chinese culture.

When

Blogging since September 2018

I publish 1-2 posts per week.

Where

Currently living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

My travels:

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Iran,  Germany, Denmark, and the United States.

Why

The world is becoming more interdependent, not less.  Our futures depend on cooperation.

Each one of us has a responsibility to learn, adapt, and grow.

Who

Comparative Commentary on China

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