Lance Gore
US-based writer, scholar, commentator and consultantArticles by Lance Gore
Economy
Can China turn the trade war into a post-capitalist revolution?
In one fell swoop, Trump has pushed the global economy into an abyss, accelerating the fragmentation and realignment of international relations. While the outcomes of Trump’s actions may be completely contrary to what it expects, China will be able to lead the world towards a post-capitalist future if it breaks free from the entrapment of capitalism, says US-based writer Lance Gore.
Lance Gore
25 Apr 2025
Politics
Can China lead global civilisation?
Given China’s ambitions to lead global civilisation — as suggested by its Three Global Initiatives and Belt and Road Initiative — how should it seize this historic opportunity? In addition to siding with the progress of history and bold ideological innovations, the tougher challenge would be to avoid the trap of human nature, says US-based writer Lance Gore.
Lance Gore
01 Apr 2025
Economy
Can private enterprise thrive under Xi’s rule?
Was the recent symposium on private enterprises a real message to the private sector in China, or was it just lip service? Does China really have a strong enough private business sector that can keep pace with innovation in the West? EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore explores the issue.
Lance Gore
10 Mar 2025
Politics
As strongmen rule, what path will China choose?
Amid global uncertainty, US President Trump and Chinese President Xi, each grappling with domestic and foreign policy challenges, operate in a world governed by human nature rather than civilised ideals. As the balance of power shifts towards China, a crucial question emerges: what path will Beijing choose on the world stage? From the law of the jungle in international relations to the arrogance of paramount leaders, the future remains uncertain. EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore gives his take.
Lance Gore
04 Mar 2025
Politics
Deal or no deal: Trump’s China policy in a second term
US President-elect Donald Trump is set to be sworn in for his second term on 20 January 2025, and all eyes are on what his China policy will be. Can he drop his businessman’s mindset, or turn it towards a win-win situation? EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore explores the issue.
Lance Gore
10 Jan 2025
Economy
China’s ‘involution’ could spur a post-capitalist era (Part 1)
EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore believes that Chinese official’s call to prevent “involution” highlights the severity of vicious competition among people, companies, localities and countries, which could lead to a transition to a post-capitalist society.
Lance Gore
30 Aug 2024
Politics
China’s Communist Party faces tall order at third plenum
While rebuilding the Leninist model enjoys strong party support and legitimacy, the Chinese Communist Party must confront various issues and challenges amid national and global contexts and current trends. Failing to address these issues could hinder China’s emergence and national rejuvenation, says EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore.
Lance Gore
10 Jul 2024
Politics
Why ‘overcapacity’ is a vague and misleading term
EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore notes that US concerns over what is perceived as China’s overcapacity might be unfounded and even indicative of US protectionism, and the fear that China might dominate manufacturing.
Lance Gore
03 May 2024
Politics
US tech leaders leading post-capitalist trend: Is China ready?
In examining how leading global tech leaders are dealing with the issue of intellectual property rights, EAI senior research fellow Lance Gore notes that they are moving away from strongly protecting IPRs to adopting an open source philosophy about knowledge and prioritising technological innovation. He says China needs to be mindful of this post-capitalist trend in the ongoing technological revolution in order to stay relevant.
Lance Gore
16 Feb 2024