William He
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Why ChatGPT has no future in China
Commentator William He explains why while China appears to be at the forefront of AI development, it is almost impossible for it to create a true ChatGPT of its own. At best, it might come up with "ChatGPT with Chinese characteristics", with perhaps just enough caveats and exceptions to defeat its purpose.
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Pelosi's Taiwan visit reveals the ugliness of Chinese nationalism
Despite the bluster and big talk of the Chinese government warning against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visiting Taiwan, the visit did happen, leading to China's "red fans" asking why no "real" action was taken. It did not help that well-known nationalist figures like former Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin lent their voices to fanning the flames of nationalism, ultimately leading to disappointment and anger.
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Class struggle and extreme nationalism have become CCP's ideological weapons
Commentator William He notes the disturbing nature of extreme nationalism in China, citing numerous examples of how perverse Chinese "patriotism" can be. He attributes this phenomenon to long-term brainwashing by the Chinese Communist Party, where Chinese people are taught from a young age what to think and say about other countries and their own.
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Sri Lanka: A lesson in debt trap diplomacy
China has been accused of debt trap diplomacy through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Starting with the Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka, commentator William He examines the rhetoric surrounding the BRI, and controversies that have emerged from Asia to Africa. Is the BRI a channel for China to expend overproduction, infrastructure construction to boost connectivity, or a grand project to take over the world and counter the US?
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21st century strategist: Shinzo Abe left an indelible mark on geopolitics in Asia-Pacific
Political commentator William He observes that the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was a statesman who influenced US foreign policy and a key player in making "the Indo-Pacific strategy" and "the Quad" the lexicon of recent times. He was also an active defender of stability in the Taiwan Strait. All said, he might have been a controversial figure, but the legacy he leaves behind is a tangible record that history can be the judge of.
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US sets up strategic obstacles against 'autocratic' China
Political commentator William He notes that the Biden administration is clear and sharp with its China policy and strategy. It is setting up strategic obstacles to contain "autocratic" China, addressing long-term fundamental issues such as the right to speak on global values and order, and maintaining the lead in military powers and forming alliances.
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