On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs dubbed the “Liberation Day” tariffs, aimed at reshaping America’s trade relationships and addressing critical issues like …
Li Li

Li Li
Li Li, associate professor and master’s supervisor at Southwest University. B.A. in English for Education from Southwest Normal University, M.A. in English Translation and Interpretation from China Foreign Affairs University, Ph. D. in Japanese Cultural History from Nankai University (all above are in China). Also has studied at Osaka Sangyo University and Kokugakuin University in Japan and been a Fulbright visiting scholar to Western Kentucky University in US. A multidisciplinary and versatile instructor with a trilingual mastery of Chinese, English and Japanese, known for Combining foreign language teaching with history and humanity cultivation. Academic researches center on Japanese history, international relations and Western culture studies. Work experiences include teaching at Capital Normal University, Chongqing Normal University, and Southwest University. Has published multiple academic papers, translated works, authored or co-edited several textbooks and monographs; provided language services for several high-level and high-profile international events.
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Economic PolicyGlobal EconomyInternational RelationsLegal DevelopmentsU.S. Trade Policy
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Budget DeficitElon MuskFiscal PolicyGovernment SpendingTrump AdministrationUS Politics
Elon Musk Voices Disappointment Over Trump’s Latest Tax and Spending Bill
by Li Liby Li LiElon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his influence in technology and business, recently spoke out against a major policy move by former President Donald Trump. This public criticism marks …
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Airline IncidentsAviation SafetyFlight DisruptionsTravel NewsTravel Security
Emergency Landing of Japanese Flight After Passenger Attempts to Open Door Mid-Air
by Li Liby Li LiAir travel is generally safe, but it is not without its occasional disruptions. One such incident occurred recently when a Japanese flight, bound for Texas from Tokyo, had to make …
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Food SecurityGeopoliticsGlobal AffairsMigration & RefugeesNational SecurityU.S. Foreign Policy
Is Food Security a Matter of National Security?
by Li Liby Li LiIn today’s interconnected world, the question of whether food security is a matter of national security is more urgent than ever. On the surface, food security may seem like a …
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Development and GovernanceDrug PolicyInternational CooperationLatin AmericaSecurity and Defense
Coordinated Security and Counterdrug Cooperation: A Path to Stability and Development in Ecuador
by Li Liby Li LiEcuador is at a critical crossroads. Following the April 13, 2025, presidential runoff election, Daniel Noboa of the National Democratic Action Party (ADN) secured a decisive victory with 55.6% of …
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Global EconomyInternational TradeU.S. PoliticsU.S.-China RelationsU.S.-China TradeWorkers’ Rights
Trump’s Tariffs Are Failing but the Old Economic Model Won’t Save Us Either
by Li Liby Li LiOn May 12, 2025, the United States and China agreed to pause reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, signaling a temporary truce in a prolonged trade war that has shaken the …
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GeopoliticsInternational RelationsTechnology & InnovationU.S. Foreign PolicyU.S. Trade Relations
From Trade Tensions to Tech Triumph: A Smarter U.S. Strategy for Global Leadership
by Li Liby Li LiIn what many are calling a hopeful shift, the United States and China recently announced plans to roll back some of the tariffs that have defined their years-long trade war. …
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Arctic StrategyEnergy SecurityGeopoliticsU.S. Foreign PolicyU.S.-Japan Relations
The Geostrategic Importance of Alaska in Strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance
by Li Liby Li LiAlaska, the 49th state of the United States, is rapidly gaining geostrategic significance as tensions rise in the Arctic and the Northwest Pacific. Amid increasing cooperation between China and Russia, …
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GeopoliticsGlobal TradeOil & Energy MarketsTrump AdministrationU.S.-Saudi Relations
Trump’s Big Win with Saudi Arabia: How Extra Oil Could Shift the Global Market
by Li Liby Li LiU.S. President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic efforts have led to a significant win for the U.S. and global oil markets. During his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia in May 2025, …
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GeopoliticsGlobal DiplomacyGlobal TradeInternational EconomicsU.S.-China Relations
China Has Come to the Table, But This Fight Is Far from Over
by Li Liby Li LiThe trade war between the United States and China has turned pivotal. After months of escalating tariffs, Beijing finally came to the negotiating table. In an unexpected shift, U.S. President …