Moscow learns the art of war
President Xi Jin Ping went to Moscow for his first state visit. In March 2014, the Chinese…
Ren, il guru dalla fede incrollabile nel mattone cinese
Alcuni stralci dell’intervista: In Cina sei a rischio se hai così tanti…
The virtual Great Wall
Beijing has decided that the Great Firewall cannot be scaled. The barrier, posed to protect the country,…
After the tragedy in Shanghai, the search for truth is a one-way street
Conducting a social analysis of the tragedy in Shanghai is not easy because emotions still dominate. 36…
GDP obsession strikes everybody
President Xi Jin Ping warned against “an obsession with the GDP.” He believes that growing wealth—which is…
Soldi, talenti e grandi imprese. Boston e Frisco capitali biotech.
Alcuni stralci dell’intervista: La conversione della ricerca in nuovi prodotti vede gli Stati Uniti in…
Beijing’s ill wind?
Anyone living in Beijing knows that the climate is not one of the city’s appeals. The pollution…
A future for Taiwan distinct from Hong Kong’s
It’s not hard to connect Taiwan’s recent electoral results with the demonstrations in Hong Kong. The repression—albeit…
Investing in India
The indomitable admirers’ of India’s growth can now rejoice. An increasingly scarce group, the believers in the…
Oceans in Asia: pacific for merchandise, bellicose for acronyms
For those interested in Asia, specializing in acronyms is recommended. This comment refers to the APEC summit,…