Capitalism
Economy
What SpaceX’s IPO means for China
While the SpaceX IPO may spur greater Chinese investment in AI-related high technology, it could also lead to side effects like speculative bubbles. Meanwhile, with national security politics overriding commercial pragmatism, China may increasingly be at a disadvantage. EAI senior research fellow Bo Chen analyses the situation.
Bo Chen
15 Jun 2026
Economy
When AI replaces workers, who pays the taxes?
As artificial intelligence (AI) displaces human labour, the foundations of public finance begin to shift. If fewer workers earn wages, governments may need to tax productive systems and intelligent capital instead, says entrepreneur Simon Lim.
Simon Lim
05 Mar 2026
Society
[Big read] Nip, tuck and cherry blossoms: How South Korea became the world’s beauty clinic
South Korea is known for its cosmetic surgery industry, with many foreigners among those who seek such services. What makes South Korea such a big draw? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Kang Gwiyoung finds out more.
Kang Gwiyoung
18 Sep 2025
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
[Video] ThinkChina Forum 2025: China’s future and navigating a changing world order
At the inaugural ThinkChina Forum on 28 March 2025, Professor Wang Gungwu, University Professor, National University of Singapore, joined Professor Yasheng Huang, Professor of Global Economics and Management, MIT Sloan School of Management, in a panel discussion themed “China’s Future: Navigating a Changing World Order”. Moderated by ThinkChina editor Chow Yian Ping, the discussion covered topics such as China-US rivalry, Trump 2.0 and China’s development. Associate Professor Ngeow Chow Bing from the University of Malaya also offered his thoughts from the satellite event in KL. The following is an edited transcript of the panel discussion and Q&A session.
Chow Yian Ping
04 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
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
Grievances against Chinese manufacturing has no place in today’s America
US academic Wu Guo believes that the Trump-Vance rhetoric of blaming China for the woes of the American working class comes from the outdated mindset of the 1970s, and will do more harm than good to American society.
Wu Guo
30 Jul 2024
Politics
Commentator: Extend ‘one country, two systems’ to ensure Hong Kong thrives
Commentator Lew Mon-hung opines that in order for Hong Kong to regain its glory as a financial, trading and shipping centre, the central Chinese government should extend “one country, two systems” beyond 2047.
Lew Mon-hung
23 Jul 2024
Economy
ASEAN countries could succumb to ‘developed country diseases’ before becoming developed
Before they become developed countries and as their population bonus period runs out, ASEAN countries should work towards increasing total factor productivity, says Japanese academic Sukegawa Seiya.
Sukegawa Seiya
03 Jun 2024