Let’s start with a scene. Imagine a sales manager — we’ll call him Dieter — standing in a …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Tragic Fate of Lu Zuofu, China’s ‘Shipping King’ (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDespite Lu Zuofu’s efforts to keep Minsheng Company alive, the years following his return to the mainland brought …
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On Wall Street, the difference between survival and collapse is often measured in weekends. Behind closed doors, phone …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Tragic Fate of Lu Zuofu, China’s ‘Shipping King’ (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLu Zuofu was one of modern China’s most influential entrepreneurs. Known as the “Chinese shipping king,” he built …
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China
Qi Hong, Mastermind of Chongqing Anti-Communist Slogans, Says Even Strict Surveillance Has Loopholes
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn late August, an unusual act of defiance shook China and caught international attention. A massive anti-Communist slogan …
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The Keelung Mid-Summer Ghost Festival, known locally as the Keelung Chung-Yuan Festival (雞籠中元祭), is one of Taiwan’s oldest …
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BusinessFeatured
Chris Koerner, the Side Hustle King: How One Man Turned Shiny Object Syndrome Into US$3 Million a Year
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrForget “focus.” Forget “grind.” Forget the Silicon Valley gospel of sticking to one startup idea. Chris Koerner — …
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WorldEditor's Pick
2025 Nippon Domannaka Matsuri: The Largest Dance Festival in Nagoya, Japan
by Billy Shyuby Billy ShyuThe Nippon Domannaka Matsuri is a vibrant and culturally rich event that kicks off the peak of summer …
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Technology is everywhere, making our lives more manageable most of the time when we need it. In the …
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Hong KongFeatured
The Billionaire Who Became a Monk After Giving Up US$3.4 Billion
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen news broke in Hong Kong that wealthy heir Ho Po-Sang had lost the equivalent of US$13 million …