As the Atlantic Collapses, the SCO Summit Rises

On November 7, 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron declared that NATO had experienced “brain death”, pointing to the lack of coordination among its member states. A similar historical observation was made by retired U.S. Colonel Douglas Macgregor. He argued that NATO had become irrelevant and that Europe would soon build new security arrangements rooted in […]

The Miracle Created in 40 Years: Shenzhen ‘No Step Back’

After spending two days each in Beijing and Shanghai, our next destination is further south in China: Shenzhen. The distance between Shanghai and Shenzhen is 1,494 kilometers, which we travel by plane. As soon as we step out of the airport, we are struck by the wave of heat and humidity. It feels as though […]

From Colonial Exploitation to Forward Leap: Shanghai

A Museum City, Pearl of the East Our destination is Shanghai, reached via high-speed train. The 1,200 km journey from Beijing to Shanghai takes about four hours. Boarding the train involves security checks similar to those at airports. Rigorous inspections of luggage and belongings are conducted, with flammable items like lighters strictly prohibited. The trains […]

Two days in Beijing: Historical texture, modern city

“Seek knowledge even if it is in China.” Prophet Muhammad The Prophet of Islam said this to emphasize that seeking knowledge is a duty for every Muslim. At that time, China was considered a distant land, and pursuing knowledge was challenging. The Prophet highlighted the necessity of enduring difficulties in the quest for knowledge. Today, […]