In the vast, wind-swept heights of the Tibetan Plateau, a quiet but strategic transformation is underway. What appears on the surface as development roads, dams, and digital networks is, in …
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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China StrategyGeopoliticsIndo‑Pacific PolicyInfrastructure & DevelopmentInternational Security
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A heated dispute between former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk has erupted into the open, causing a storm of public commentary and social media exchanges. What started as a …
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GeopoliticsInternational AffairsMilitary AnalysisSecurity StudiesUkraine Conflict
Russia’s Struggles on Ukraine’s Battlefield: What the Data Really Shows
by Li Liby Li LiSince early 2024, Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine has faced significant challenges that are often overlooked in official statements and media headlines. Despite Russian leaders’ claims of battlefield success, the …
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Global AffairsGovernment & ReformPolitical LeadershipPublic PolicyU.S. Politics
Elon Musk Steps Down from Doge?
by Li Liby Li LiBillionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his controversial role in Doge, a Trump-era advisory body tasked with cutting government spending and streamlining federal operations. Musk’s exit, though …
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Economic PolicyGlobal EconomyInternational RelationsLegal DevelopmentsU.S. Trade Policy
What the Court’s Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Means for U.S. Trade Policy and the Economy
by Li Liby Li LiOn 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 …
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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 …