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Gao Xiaosong’s deep dive on 1860s: Taiping Rebellion vs. US Civil War · 松言松语 offers a masterclass in comparative history, analyzing why the Taiping Rebellion failed despite holding massive demographic and geopolitical advantages while the US North leveraged industrial power to prevail. It is an essential watch for history buffs seeking a fresh, structural perspective on two defining 19th-century internal conflicts.

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News & Business

On California’s War on Wealth—and America’s War on Terror · Hoover Institution, the Good Fellows analyze the economic fallout of California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax alongside reflections on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. On Chinese-language finance commentary, 特朗普关税被判违法，这一整年白忙了? 现在关税什么情况? · 小Lin说 breaks down the Supreme Court ruling invalidating Trump’s global tariffs and the massive wave of corporate refunds. Meanwhile, Singapore’s PM Makes $1.7M a Year. He Just Got a Bigger Raise. · The Wall Street Journal covers Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s cabinet pay bump and the “Singapore model” of governance. Finally, Hoover Institution’s Can Central Banks Rescue Us from High Interest Rates and Rising Debt? · Hoover Institution features Raghuram Rajan warning that central banks cannot magically relieve fiscal debt crises without fundamental policy reform.

Learning & Ideas

Leading the intellectual highlights, Gao Xiaosong explores the literary realism and moral depth of Jin Ping Mei in 高晓松：聊聊《金瓶梅》 · BE WATER, contrasting its grounded depiction of everyday Ming dynasty life with Dream of the Red Chamber. Historical commentator Yuan Tengfei previews how 700 years of samurai tradition shaped modern Japanese society and nation-building in 袁Sir聊：从武士文化到今日世界-直播预告 · LIFEANO CLUB. Additionally, Hoover Institution’s Cryptography and the Future of Digital Trust · Hoover Institution unpacks how encryption and blockchain underpin digital security, identity verification, and supply chain integrity.

Tech & AI

In tech and financial markets, 半导体秋季见底？日元是最大风险？亚马逊高通牵手！苹果这次能破圈？ · 美投侃新闻 examines semiconductor market cycles, Qualcomm’s massive $60 billion cloud chip deal with Amazon, and Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone expectations. Meanwhile, Financial Times shorts evaluate workplace technological transformation, asking Are graduates prepared for the AI era? · Financial Times alongside a brief look at Trump’s proposed satellite missile defense network in Can Donald Trump build a ‘Golden Dome’ in space? · Financial Times.

Everything Else

For film and wildlife fans, Robert Irwin breaks down animal behaviors and scientific accuracy in iconic movie scenes in 《獅子王》保護小孩來自天性？《搶錢袋鼠》真的會揍人？… · GQ Taiwan. Food culture enthusiasts can explore modern fermentation techniques and Chinese umami traditions in 【蚝油的鲜味传奇 Oyster Sauce: A Drop of Umami】EP05 | 鲜无止境 · 腾讯视频. Lastly, The New York Times revisits Gander, Newfoundland in How ‘Come From Away’ Came Home Around 9/11 · The New York Times, highlighting how small-town hospitality during the 9/11 tragedy inspired a hit Broadway musical.

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