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"Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides' Trap?" by Graham Allison - a good read
I was startled by the uncanny similarities between today's US-China tensions and 16 historical cases where rising powers challenged ruling ones—75% ended in war.
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China 2020: Three alternatives to WeChat for marketers in China
We explored three powerful alternatives to WeChat that offer closed-loop marketing and easier ROI tracking as competition intensifies on China's dominant platform.
Yuval Noah Harari and Jared Diamond in conversation in Brazil Nov 2019
Two intellectual giants discuss digital sanctuary, automation's uneven impact, and why we desperately need to rethink education before AI reshapes everything.
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaking at Forbes Global CEO Conference 2019
No. 05LeadershipSteven Pinker and Yuval Noah Harari in conversation
No. 06VietnamVietnam internet economy key facts and trends (update Oct 2019)
No. 07Greater ChinaIt's Games time
No. 08GeopoliticsStanding on your head to feel more optimistic about the US
No. 09book reviewA heart-wrenching and uplifting book by Melinda Gates "Moment of Lift"
No. 10Data privacy"Digital platform inquiry by Australia Competition and Consumer Commission" - A Good Read
No. 11Greater ChinaA must-read for international audience: "China Internet Report" by SCMP and Abacus
No. 12About Chandler Nguyen‘Unanswered emails bother me’ – 24 Hours with Chandler Nguyen
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