Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S.

At the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) dinner, Trump unveiled the core of his economic strategy and negotiation tactics. He pointed out that TSMC, without any government subsidies, committed $200 billion to build one of the world’s largest chip factories in Arizona, spurred by the threat of tariffs ranging from 25% to 100%. NVIDIA has … Continue reading Trump’s Tariff Play at NRCC Dinner: A Strategic Push to Bring Tech and Pharma Back to the U.S. →

Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes

Introduction: The Surprising Truth About Coffee and Taiwan’s Unique Transformation Is coffee really the romantic muse in the hands of a Parisian Left Bank poet? In fact, it began as a utilitarian drink in Africa, used to keep enslaved workers alert during grueling labor—a far cry from any artistic allure. So why did this beverage, … Continue reading Taiwan’s Coffee Scene: An Analysis of Economy, Culture, Quality, and Lifestyle Attitudes →

Paris Traffic: A Shabby Symptom of a Fading City

Let’s cut to the chase: getting around Paris, especially to its airports, is a dismal experience that exposes the city’s overblown reputation. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 25 kilometers from the center, demands 40 to 50 minutes on the creaky RER B for €13 —a rattling, strike-prone relic. Orly, 13 kilometers out, forces you onto … Continue reading Paris Traffic: A Shabby Symptom of a Fading City →

Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion

A Confucian web crafts Taiwan’s quiet rise to resilience Over 2,500 years ago, Confucius forged a creed amid China’s warring chaos—duty, trust, harmony as life’s keel, threading self to kin to society. This ethos, once Asia’s spine, melded with economics to weave a rare cohesion, where personal honor fuels collective ascent. In 1912, Sun Yat-sen … Continue reading Taiwan’s Silent Revolution: Trust, Family, and the Forge of Cohesion →