Values Shouted, Truth Silenced
Subtitle:China proudly displays its core values everywhere—from billboards to textbooks. But behind the slogans lies a society where real justice, critical thought, and historical truth remain elusive. In today’s China, “core socialist values” are everywhere—plastered on walls, chanted in classrooms, echoed by state media. But the louder these words are spoken, the more one wonders: do they reflect the society’s reality, or simply mask its contradictions? When a regime proclaims morality...
When Democracy Becomes a Contest of the Lesser Evil: Rethinking the U.S. Electoral System
In recent years, the U.S. presidential election has increasingly resembled a contest not of ideals or competence, but of choosing the lesser evil. The 2024 race exemplifies this trend more than ever before, revealing not only a decline in candidate quality but also deeper structural flaws in the American electoral system. 1. The Harsh Reality: Voters Choosing Among the UnqualifiedHistorically, U.S. presidential candidates often stood out for their vision, leadership, and public...
Reality and Choice: A Different Perspective on the Taiwan Issue
When it comes to the Taiwan issue, many discussions remain stuck on historical claims — as if finding the right map or document from the past can define today’s political reality. But history belongs to the past. What matters now is the situation on the ground. Since 1949, after the Chinese Civil War, the Republic of China (ROC) government relocated to Taiwan. Since then, Taiwan has operated under its own political system, with independent governance, military, economy, and social...
Interview with an AI: Clear Answers on the Russia-Ukraine War and the Role of Key Figures
Interviewer: Let’s get straight to it. Is Russia’s war in Ukraine an act of aggression? AI: Yes, Russia’s actions clearly constitute aggression. The annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the full-scale invasion in 2022 are violations of international law, particularly the principles protecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity. These acts are widely condemned by the UN and democratic nations as unlawful and imperialistic. Interviewer: Should Ukraine compromise and give up...