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How to Turn a Superpower into a Banana Republic
Donald and Elon show how fun and easy it is to turn a stuffy old constitutional democracy into a big lively banana republic reality show.
US Hurts Itself by Blocking Nvidia's China Exports
Feeding China's addiction to Nvidia GPUs is the smart way to boost US AI progress while weakening China's.
Let's Be Golden
How do you like being "yellow"? If you're like me, you don't. You're all too aware of the low status the color yellow enjoys in ...
Confessions of an Asian Male Adoptee
Raised a white boy, he had to become an Asian American man.
The 80% Rule in Cold Prairie
The author learns not to let a mean-spirited minority define his place in society.
Trump's Populist Pledges Fall to US Dependence on Foreign Labor
Heated pledges of stiff tariffs and mass deportations will prove no more than a winning election strategy.
Musk Bets Fortune on Hard-Right Turn
Elon Musk's new fascination with right-wing politics is likely to have a negative impact on his fortune.
Trump Wants to Make America Japan Again
The President's fixation on protectionist policies bear a striking resemblance to those of Japan's long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and could duplicate the decades of ...
Asian American Media and Consciousness: History and Evolution
Way back in 1981, long before Goldsea or even a world-wide web existed, I came across Jade magazine on a newsstand
Jeremy Lin Portrayed Prematurely As Unwanted Discard
The Lin-bashers are jumping the gun in their eagerness to cast him into the dustbin of NBA history.
Missed Photo Ops
Tracks laid by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869. Though 90% of the track from Sacramento ...
Obama, U.S. Drug Policy and Muslim Terrorism
As much as I admire President Obama as a leader with the clarity of vision to tackle problems at their roots, I’m not sure if ...
The Folly of Fearing China's Global Buying Spree
The global spending spree by China's state-owned firms will promote more progressive policies by China rather than subvert western ones.
Under-Recognized Asian American Consumers Power Linsanity
The Linsanity phenomenon is rooted in the extreme contrast between Asian American ascendance in the real world and our invisibility in the mass media.
Jeremy Lin's Dark Night and Inevitable Dawn
Jeremy Lin is starring in an engrossing drama that has never been seen in the NBA — or anywhere in American life.
China's Window for Democratic Reforms Narrowed
The decision to depose Bo Xilai may have drastically narrowed the window for China's smooth transition to democracy.
Wang Lijun Affair Shows Value of US Presence Abroad
A modest US presence in a remote Chinese city may have played a crucial role in turning China away from rampant abuses of power.
The Asian American Identity in the Jeremy Lin Era
Jeremy Lin's leadership of the Knicks is a metaphor for the role we Asian Americans can play as tensions build across the Pacific.
Hiphop, Gangnam Style and a Cultural Reboot
Psy has hit the mark with his subversion of the unbearably smug tone of recent pop culture.
Cheap Delicious Cafés Spearhead Chinese Culinary Hegemony
If food is a window to a culture's competitive potential, American cultural hegemony may ultimately give way to the Chinese.
Psy Can Help Park Geun-Hye Lead S. Korea to Next Level
Psy's example can help S. Korea's new leader launch a “new chapter in the Miracle on the Han River.”
Gary Locke, Lesley Ma and the Asian Fuss Over Low-Key Celebs
Media fuss over celeb normalcy is a counter-indicator of that society's evolution toward true coolth.
US Visa System Better at Attracting Brains Than Money
Contrary to the popular notion that hordes of rich investors swarm onto US shores flashing investment visas, they are few and far between compared with ...
Pyongyang's Provocation a Boon for US Pivot to Asia
Threats from Pyongyang provide cover for the US to beef up its military presence around China.
When It Comes to Japan v Korea, Eating Is Believing
Nothing illustrates the difference in the cultural philosophies of Japan and Korea like the difference in their cuisines.
How Jeremy Lin Lost His Mojo
Jeremy Lin is no longer the point guard who came off the bench to lead the broken Knicks back to respectability.
Chinese Fail to Live Up to Spying and Treachery Hype Yet Again
We Asian Americans have been proven unworthy of our vaunted reputations as people capable of heinous acts of betrayal.
Some Perspective for Mayor Jean Quan
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan must show guts and conviction if she is to emerge a winner from her scapegoat moment.
New Visa Program Can Revive America's Dying Cities
A new immigration visa program is the best way to reverse the decline of Detroit and other blighted big cities.
Xi Pivots to Russia to Counter Obama's Pivot to Asia
China's new leader hopes to put Beijing on a more even geopolitical footing with the US by tilting toward Moscow.
Darwin Base Can Start US toward Another Cold War
Opening a US Marine base in Darwin could goad China into a tighter embrace with dangerous allies old and new.
The Dangerous Illusion of Internet Democracy
Vast water armies have turned the internet into the most treacherous of media for the naive and the gullible.
Finding Hope in the Small Stories of Human Progress
The headlines too often bury the really important stories of human progress that give us all reason for perpetual optimism.
One-Day Journey from Ravaged to Recharged
It takes only a day of discipline to restore body and soul to a virtuous cycle after those ruinous holiday feasts.
In Defense of Big, Well-Funded Governments
Big government is costly but necessary and well worth it, considering the painful alternatives.
Tyrants, Demagogues and the Psychology of Insecurity
Newt Gingrich and Kim Jong-il are examples of leaders who have elevated the psychology of insecurity to an art form.
A Christmas Gift for North Korea
Kim Jong-il's death will unleash a powerful generational change that will transform North Korea into a more affluent society.
New Year's Weight Resolution to End All Resolutions
This New Year's try a resolution to permanently end the abuse of food as a main source of gratification.
Is Jeremy Lin Pimping Dates for Asian Guys?
Asian Americans have been excited about Jeremy Lin's meteoric rise in part because we feel it will help shatter those old stereotypes about Asian American ...
Service Conscience Remains Final Hurdle to Stable China
China's leadership is experimenting with a culture of disrespect that will turn explosive within a few years.
Last Best Opportunity for Empowering the UN
We may never have a better chance to empower the UN to carry on our legacy of preserving humanity in troubled times.
Handling Incidents of Suspected Racial Bigotry
The smart way to address offenses that may have been prompted by racial bigotry is to ridicule the offense without implicating race.
The Making of the Jeremy Lin Show
Jeremy Lin's magical night against the Nets is a down payment on payback for a lifetime of being shortchanged by stereotypes.
Animal Parents and the Quest for Simple Solutions
Parents who impose on their kids harsh and simplistic perspectives on life are doing the rest of us a disservice.
Xi Signals Better Times to Come for US-China Relations
Xi Jinping's warm speech is dismissed as platitudes, but it likely reflects Xi's sincere expectations for better ties once he is China's leader.
Jeremy Lin Goes from Forrest Gump to the Truman Show
We're all tuned in to see whether Jeremy Lin is Forrest Gump or the real-life star of the Truman Show.
Quantum Computing May Enable UFO-Level Technology
The next decade's quantum leap in computing power could put the capabilities demonstrated by UFOs within human reach.
How to Turn a Superpower into a Banana Republic
Donald and Elon show how fun and easy it is to turn a stuffy old constitutional democracy into a big lively banana republic reality show.
US Hurts Itself by Blocking Nvidia's China Exports
Feeding China's addiction to Nvidia GPUs is the smart way to boost US AI progress while weakening China's.
Let's Be Golden
How do you like being "yellow"? If you're like me, you don't. You're all too aware of the low status the color yellow enjoys in ...
Confessions of an Asian Male Adoptee
Raised a white boy, he had to become an Asian American man.
The 80% Rule in Cold Prairie
The author learns not to let a mean-spirited minority define his place in society.
Trump's Populist Pledges Fall to US Dependence on Foreign Labor
Heated pledges of stiff tariffs and mass deportations will prove no more than a winning election strategy.
Musk Bets Fortune on Hard-Right Turn
Elon Musk's new fascination with right-wing politics is likely to have a negative impact on his fortune.
Trump Wants to Make America Japan Again
The President's fixation on protectionist policies bear a striking resemblance to those of Japan's long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party — and could duplicate the decades of ...
Asian American Media and Consciousness: History and Evolution
Way back in 1981, long before Goldsea or even a world-wide web existed, I came across Jade magazine on a newsstand
Jeremy Lin Portrayed Prematurely As Unwanted Discard
The Lin-bashers are jumping the gun in their eagerness to cast him into the dustbin of NBA history.
Missed Photo Ops
Tracks laid by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met at Promontory, Utah on May 10, 1869. Though 90% of the track from Sacramento ...
Obama, U.S. Drug Policy and Muslim Terrorism
As much as I admire President Obama as a leader with the clarity of vision to tackle problems at their roots, I’m not sure if ...
The Folly of Fearing China's Global Buying Spree
The global spending spree by China's state-owned firms will promote more progressive policies by China rather than subvert western ones.
Under-Recognized Asian American Consumers Power Linsanity
The Linsanity phenomenon is rooted in the extreme contrast between Asian American ascendance in the real world and our invisibility in the mass media.
Jeremy Lin's Dark Night and Inevitable Dawn
Jeremy Lin is starring in an engrossing drama that has never been seen in the NBA — or anywhere in American life.
China's Window for Democratic Reforms Narrowed
The decision to depose Bo Xilai may have drastically narrowed the window for China's smooth transition to democracy.
Wang Lijun Affair Shows Value of US Presence Abroad
A modest US presence in a remote Chinese city may have played a crucial role in turning China away from rampant abuses of power.
The Asian American Identity in the Jeremy Lin Era
Jeremy Lin's leadership of the Knicks is a metaphor for the role we Asian Americans can play as tensions build across the Pacific.
Hiphop, Gangnam Style and a Cultural Reboot
Psy has hit the mark with his subversion of the unbearably smug tone of recent pop culture.
Cheap Delicious Cafés Spearhead Chinese Culinary Hegemony
If food is a window to a culture's competitive potential, American cultural hegemony may ultimately give way to the Chinese.
Psy Can Help Park Geun-Hye Lead S. Korea to Next Level
Psy's example can help S. Korea's new leader launch a “new chapter in the Miracle on the Han River.”
Gary Locke, Lesley Ma and the Asian Fuss Over Low-Key Celebs
Media fuss over celeb normalcy is a counter-indicator of that society's evolution toward true coolth.
US Visa System Better at Attracting Brains Than Money
Contrary to the popular notion that hordes of rich investors swarm onto US shores flashing investment visas, they are few and far between compared with ...
Pyongyang's Provocation a Boon for US Pivot to Asia
Threats from Pyongyang provide cover for the US to beef up its military presence around China.
When It Comes to Japan v Korea, Eating Is Believing
Nothing illustrates the difference in the cultural philosophies of Japan and Korea like the difference in their cuisines.
How Jeremy Lin Lost His Mojo
Jeremy Lin is no longer the point guard who came off the bench to lead the broken Knicks back to respectability.
Chinese Fail to Live Up to Spying and Treachery Hype Yet Again
We Asian Americans have been proven unworthy of our vaunted reputations as people capable of heinous acts of betrayal.
Some Perspective for Mayor Jean Quan
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan must show guts and conviction if she is to emerge a winner from her scapegoat moment.
New Visa Program Can Revive America's Dying Cities
A new immigration visa program is the best way to reverse the decline of Detroit and other blighted big cities.
Xi Pivots to Russia to Counter Obama's Pivot to Asia
China's new leader hopes to put Beijing on a more even geopolitical footing with the US by tilting toward Moscow.
Darwin Base Can Start US toward Another Cold War
Opening a US Marine base in Darwin could goad China into a tighter embrace with dangerous allies old and new.
The Dangerous Illusion of Internet Democracy
Vast water armies have turned the internet into the most treacherous of media for the naive and the gullible.
Finding Hope in the Small Stories of Human Progress
The headlines too often bury the really important stories of human progress that give us all reason for perpetual optimism.
One-Day Journey from Ravaged to Recharged
It takes only a day of discipline to restore body and soul to a virtuous cycle after those ruinous holiday feasts.
In Defense of Big, Well-Funded Governments
Big government is costly but necessary and well worth it, considering the painful alternatives.
Tyrants, Demagogues and the Psychology of Insecurity
Newt Gingrich and Kim Jong-il are examples of leaders who have elevated the psychology of insecurity to an art form.
A Christmas Gift for North Korea
Kim Jong-il's death will unleash a powerful generational change that will transform North Korea into a more affluent society.
New Year's Weight Resolution to End All Resolutions
This New Year's try a resolution to permanently end the abuse of food as a main source of gratification.
Is Jeremy Lin Pimping Dates for Asian Guys?
Asian Americans have been excited about Jeremy Lin's meteoric rise in part because we feel it will help shatter those old stereotypes about Asian American ...
Service Conscience Remains Final Hurdle to Stable China
China's leadership is experimenting with a culture of disrespect that will turn explosive within a few years.
Last Best Opportunity for Empowering the UN
We may never have a better chance to empower the UN to carry on our legacy of preserving humanity in troubled times.
Handling Incidents of Suspected Racial Bigotry
The smart way to address offenses that may have been prompted by racial bigotry is to ridicule the offense without implicating race.
The Making of the Jeremy Lin Show
Jeremy Lin's magical night against the Nets is a down payment on payback for a lifetime of being shortchanged by stereotypes.
Animal Parents and the Quest for Simple Solutions
Parents who impose on their kids harsh and simplistic perspectives on life are doing the rest of us a disservice.
Xi Signals Better Times to Come for US-China Relations
Xi Jinping's warm speech is dismissed as platitudes, but it likely reflects Xi's sincere expectations for better ties once he is China's leader.
Jeremy Lin Goes from Forrest Gump to the Truman Show
We're all tuned in to see whether Jeremy Lin is Forrest Gump or the real-life star of the Truman Show.
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