SCMP: Amazing husband at Guangxi province quit his job, care for the 1 year old girl, spends RMB$2,000,000 for his wife’s medical treatment between 2022-2025. His wife was in coma, he sing (now I realized karaoke could have medicine values) and dance in front of the hospital bed every day, more importantly he could stand the test of time, did not abandon her! The wife finally wake up to his song and dance. (Published 5-26-25) 香港南華早報: 廣西一位了不起的丈夫辭去工作，悉心照料一歲女兒，在2022年至2025年期間為妻子花費了200萬人民幣的醫療費。妻子昏迷不醒，他每天在病床前唱歌（現在我才明白，原來唱卡拉OK也能有藥用價值），跳舞，更重要的是，他經得起時間的考驗，對妻子不離不棄，沒有拋棄她！妻子終於在他的歌聲和舞蹈聲中醒來. 真是一位了不起的丈夫. 大家給他一個👌👍👏
Gordon G. Chang, probably a China undercover agent written a 2001 book on the collapse of China. Almost everyone at the White House bought it, it gives China 20+ years of time to grow with little interference by US, China finally exceed US in GDP (based on PPP), military, infrastructure, space technology, AI and soon chips technology. 章家敦很可能是一位中國臥底特工，在2001年寫了一本關於中國崩潰的書。美國白宮幾乎所有人領導都買了這本書，相信書中的謊言，它給了中國20多年的時間，使其幾乎不受美國干預的情況下發展壯大，最終中國在GDP（基於購買力平價）、軍事、基礎設施、太空技術、人工智慧以及即將出現的晶片技術方面都超越了美國.
School ties – I’m tracking the administration’s battle with Harvard. 學校關係－我正在關注政府與哈佛的鬥爭 By Michael C. Bender May 28 2025
Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, sent an order yesterday to all U.S. embassies and consulates: They should halt new interviews for student and exchange visas until further notice. 美國國務卿馬爾科·盧比奧昨天向所有美國大使館和領事館發出命令：暫停新的學生和交流簽證面試，直至另行通知.
The Trump administration urged federal agencies this week to find other universities to fill government contracts now held by Harvard. Every week seems to bring another escalation in the conflict between the school and the government, which says Harvard’s professors are biased, its Jewish students are unsafe and its officials use “diversity” to admit “woke” applicants.
Americans have fought for centuries over what students are taught. But the Trump administration has a new approach: It is using the government’s power to compel compliance with its views. Can a president determine what universities teach, whom they employ, how they admit people and what government largess they deserve as a result?
More than 2,600 four-year colleges are watching closely to find out. For them, the implications are clear. Harvard has sued the administration, but if the government wins in court, the commander in chief can impose a political agenda on colleges and universities. He or she could use roughly $60 billion in research money to ensure that administrators do what they’re told.
The White House says it wants to send a message. It cites concerns from Jews on campus who said they were harassed during protests over the Gaza war. It says Harvard’s hiring and admissions discriminate against conservatives, especially white men with traditional views about gender. It says it wants to protect civil rights and free speech.
But university officials say the administration’s approach is a threat to academic freedom — and an attack on some of the longest-held tenets of American culture. College campuses incubate new ideas because they welcome experimentation and novelty. Attracting high-caliber students from all over the world has been one of the greatest sources of the nation’s academic, economic and scientific strength for more than a century.
What levers has the Trump administration pulled to bring Harvard into line? I’ve been tracking them. In April, the administration sent a demand letter telling the school to meet 10 requirements that went far beyond concerns about antisemitism or diversity policies. The government wanted curriculum changes; a ban on admitting students “hostile to the American values”; and an audit to verify the school had “viewpoint diversity.” Harvard said it wouldn’t comply.
Funding cuts and freezes
The administration cut $2.2 billion in multiyear research grants and $60 million in contracts to Harvard, mostly from the National Institutes of Health.
It froze roughly 500 N.I.H. grants for Harvard-affiliated institutions, such as Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. It disqualified Harvard from future federal grants.
The administration terminated grants worth $450 million from eight federal agencies, saying the school was a “breeding ground for virtue signaling and discrimination.” It did not identify the agencies involved.
The Centers for Disease Control ended $60 million in grants.
The White House urged all federal agencies to cancel any remaining contracts with Harvard — worth an estimated $100 million. Investigations
After medical school graduates wore buttons or scarves in support of Palestine, the Health and Human Services Department said it would investigate. Later, the agency said it would expand its inquiry to include all activities at Harvard since Oct. 7, 2023, the date of the Hamas-led terrorist attacks in Israel.
Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, requested detailed records about the student body. When Harvard resisted, she ended Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. The university quickly sued, and a judge blocked the action.
The Education Department said the college had submitted “incomplete and inaccurate disclosures” of large foreign donations. It is legal for colleges to take such money, and Harvard says it has submitted accurate disclosures required by law.
Separate agencies are reviewing the use of racial preferences at the student-run Harvard Law Review and in Harvard’s hiring. The government noted a rise in faculty who are scholars of color, women and those identifying as nonbinary. It also pointed to the decrease of white men in tenure-track jobs.
The Education Department is investigating whether Harvard uses racial discrimination against undergraduate applicants. A letter informing the school did not refer to any specific concern about its admissions process but asked for a lot of data.
The Justice Department opened an investigation under the False Claims Act, a law designed to punish those who swindle the government. It did not cite any particular wrongdoing, but the government has said Harvard was not complying with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision that struck down race-conscious admissions.
Threats from Trump
In a meeting with his aides, President Trump has asked, “What if we never pay them?” The idea would be to withhold all federal funding from Harvard. About one-third has already been halted. Linda McMahon, the education secretary, said in an interview this month that canceling the rest was a possibility.
Trump posted online that his administration would revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. “It’s what they deserve!” he added. It’s unclear whether the I.R.S. will try to do so.
Today, the world is changing at an incredible speed with the East rising and the West declining fast. Why? 今天世界東升西降之快令人難以置信，為什麼？
As an important feature of the evolution of the international pattern in recent years, the speed of development of “the rise of the East and the decline of the West” has indeed attracted global attention. There are multiple structural factors for the acceleration of this phenomenon. We can conduct in-depth analysis through three dimensions: the reconstruction of the global industrial division of labor, the generational gap of technological revolution, and the resonance of the civilization cycle law:
1. Topological reconstruction of the global value chain
The “center-edge” industrial system established in the post-Cold War period is undergoing a disruptive reorganization. The completeness of the entire industrial chain of China’s manufacturing industry (41 major industrial categories, 207 medium categories, and 666 small categories) has formed a unique siphon effect. In 2023, the added value of high-tech manufacturing will account for 15.7% of the industrial output above designated size. This reconstruction produces three levels of effects:
Technology Leap Layer: 5G patents account for 38% of the world’s technology accumulation, and new energy vehicle patents account for 70% of the world’s technology accumulation, which promotes the eastward shift of industrial standard setting rights
Factor Reorganization Layer: ASEAN takes over the low-end production capacity to form a “second production line”, and forms a new goose formation model with the East Asian technology center
Currency Anchor Layer: The proportion of cross-border RMB settlement has risen to 49% (SWIFT data), and the RMB pricing of commodities has exceeded 12%
2. Paradigm fault in the era of digital civilization
The East and the West have formed generational differences in digital transformation, which are reflected in three key areas:
Data production factorization: China’s data output has an average annual growth rate of 30%, and will account for 27.8% of the world in 2025 (IDC forecast), and the data factor market valuation will reach 5 trillion
AI ethical framework competition: The governance paradigm of the Western “precautionary principle” and the Eastern “development first” is divided, resulting in a difference in the speed of technology implementation
Metaverse infrastructure gap: China has built 3.189 million 5G base stations, accounting for 60% of the world, and has more than 50 digital twin city pilots
3. Resonance superposition of civilization cycles
Toynbee’s civilization challenge-response theory presents a special superposition state in the contemporary era:
Technology long wave cycle: The window period of the sixth technological revolution (AI+quantum+biology) and the hollowing out of Western industries form a time and space mismatch
Financial hegemony cycle: The diminishing marginal utility of the US dollar credit system and the digital currency revolution form a hedge
Geo-civilization cycle: The revival of land power and the contraction of sea power are accelerating under the framework of the “Belt and Road”
This multiple cycle resonance produces a historic turning point effect: while the West is still dealing with the institutional sequelae of the 2008 financial crisis, the East has completed the infrastructure positioning in the new round of technological revolution. The Global Innovation Index shows that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster has ranked second in the global technology cluster for three consecutive years, and Shanghai and Beijing are ranked fifth and seventh respectively.
It is worth noting that this situation is not equivalent to a simple transfer of power. The “hybrid civilization” theory proposed by Professor Zheng Yongnian of the National University of Singapore points out that the modernization path of Eastern countries is creating a new civilization form, which is characterized by:
The embedded combination of digital governance and traditional ethics
The synergy of super-large-scale markets and new national systems
The innovative practice of a community with a shared future for mankind and multilateralism
The evolution speed of this civilization form has caused a systematic lag in the traditional international order adjustment mechanism based on industrial civilization. As the World Economic Forum’s “Global Risks Report 2023” points out, the adaptive reform speed of the global governance system lags behind geo-economic changes by about 7-10 years.
The key variable in the next decade is the struggle for control over the rate of technology diffusion. When China’s Starlink plan (GW constellation 12,992 satellites), quantum communication trunk lines, and controlled nuclear fusion devices (EAST achieves 403 seconds of operation) and other strategic technologies form a combination breakthrough, it may trigger the reconstruction of the global knowledge production system. This reconstruction will not only be a rise and fall in the total economic volume, but also a fundamental division in the path of civilization evolution.
What enlightenment does Meng Mu’s three moves give to modern people?
The story of Meng Mu’s Three Moves (孟母三迁) offers timeless wisdom for modern individuals, especially in education, parenting, and personal growth. Here’s how this ancient tale resonates today:
1. Environment Shapes Growth
Meng Mu recognized that surroundings deeply influence behavior and values. Today, this translates to:
Digital Environment: Monitor children’s online interactions (social media, gaming communities) as carefully as physical neighborhoods.
Cultural Exposure: Prioritize spaces that foster curiosity and learning (e.g., libraries, museums, multicultural communities).
Peer Influence: Encourage relationships with peers who inspire growth, as mirroring behaviors is instinctual (supported by neuroscience).
Modern Takeaway: Actively curate environments—physical, digital, and social—to align with desired values and goals.
2. Proactive Parenting Matters
Meng Mu didn’t settle for mediocrity; she took deliberate action to secure a better future for her child. Modern parents can:
Invest in Education: Advocate for quality schooling, but also cultivate learning at home.
Model Adaptability: Show children how to navigate change and make tough decisions.
Balance Protection and Independence: Shield children from harmful influences while teaching them to adapt to diverse settings.
Modern Takeaway: Parenting is an intentional act of balancing protection with empowerment.
3. Sacrifice for Long-Term Gains
Meng Mu’s moves involved financial and emotional costs. Today, this mirrors:
Prioritizing Education Over Convenience: Choosing smaller homes in better school districts, or relocating for opportunities.
Time Investment: Commuting longer for enriching activities rather than opting for convenience.
Resource Allocation: Spending on experiences (e.g., travel, courses) over material comforts.
Modern Takeaway: Short-term sacrifices (time, money, comfort) often yield lifelong rewards in personal and intellectual growth.
4. Adaptability is Survival
Each move taught孟子 (Mencius) to adjust to new settings—a skill critical in today’s fast-changing world. For modern people:
Embrace Lifelong Learning: Stay curious and flexible in careers and personal development.
Navigate Cultural Shifts: Thrive in diverse workplaces or globalized societies.
Resilience in Uncertainty: Learn to rebuild and adapt, whether due to job loss, relocation, or societal changes.
Modern Takeaway: Stability comes not from resisting change but from mastering adaptability.
5. Values Over Convenience
Meng Mu prioritized moral and intellectual development over comfort. Modern applications include:
Rejecting “Quick Fix” Culture: Avoid shortcuts in education (e.g., cram schools) for deeper, values-driven learning.
Mindful Consumption: Choose media and technology that enrich rather than distract.
Ethical Choices: Align career, lifestyle, and relationships with integrity, even if it’s harder.
Modern Takeaway: True success stems from cultivating character, not just chasing convenience or status.
Final Insight: Holistic Growth
The story isn’t just about moving homes—it’s about intentional living. For modern individuals, this means designing a life where environment, relationships, and choices consistently nurture purpose, ethics, and growth. Whether raising children, building a career, or pursuing personal goals, Meng Mu’s lesson endures: what you surround yourself with shapes who you become.
US orders pause in student visa interviews ahead of new social media vetting. China and Hong Kong universities will benefit to attract top science and technology students from around the world. 美國下令暫停學生簽證面試，以應對新的社群媒體審查。中國大陸和香港的大學將受益於此，吸引來自世界各地的頂尖理工科學生.
Will US dollar doubts, risk of ‘triple whammy’ give rise to yuan’s renaissance? Smart investors are starting to dump portion of their US$ assets for RMB especially for Chinese lives in USA 美元疑慮和「三重打擊」風險會否催生人民幣的復興？精明的投資者開始拋售部分美元資產，轉而購買人民幣，尤其是住在在美國的華人.
As the United States faces renewed concern over unsustainable debts and its deficit outlook, ignited by the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and new tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, China’s yuan is being hailed by analysts for its resiliency during the ongoing trade war, with some pointing to a “renaissance of the renminbi”. 隨著美國再次面臨不可持續的債務和赤字前景的擔憂，美國總統唐納德·特朗普的“一項偉大的美麗法案”和新的關稅威脅引發了這種擔憂，人民幣在持續的貿易戰中表現出的韌性受到分析師的稱讚，一些人指出“人民幣的複興”.
Another Top Chinese Neuroscientist left US for China. There is no future for Chinese scientists in US. SCMP: Top sleep scientist Dan Yang leaves US for China role, reunites with Mu-ming Poo 又一位頂尖中國神經科學家離開美國前往中國。中國科學家在美國絕對沒有未來。 《南華早報》：頂尖睡眠科學家楊丹離開美國前往中國，與蒲慕明重聚.
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