Jiehao Chen
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- The Economist6 min
Has China become cool?
China's Communist Party is capitalizing on a global sentiment shift driven by technological innovation and pop culture, exemplified by YouTube streamer iShowSpeed's viral two-week visit that showcased high-speed rail and advanced robotics to millions of Western viewers. By pivoting from traditional state propaganda to embracing unscripted creator content, officials aim to rebrand the nation as a modern, "cool" destination while leveraging this soft power for geopolitical gain. Despite the optimistic framing of these organic interactions, Beijing remains cautiously skeptical about whether this renewed cultural appeal will effectively translate into tangible political influence or business advantages.
- The Economist28 min
War or less? Lebanon on the brink
Greg Karlstrom, Jason, Rebecca Jackson, Mark Robinson, Kunal Patel, Claire Reid, Alyssia Burrell, Dasha, Harriet Noble, Margot Alexander, Jiehao Chen, David Rennie, Mr. Wu, Sam Western
Israel has escalated its aerial campaign against Hezbollah by targeting northern Lebanon, prompting ballistic missile strikes on Tel Aviv and raising fears of an imminent ground invasion alongside a severe humanitarian crisis involving over 90,000 displaced persons. Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts by the US and France to secure a three-week ceasefire have stalled due to conflicting strategic demands regarding Gaza and the Litani River. In a separate development, the US North Carolina gubernatorial race has been destabilized by a sex scandal involving Republican candidate Mark Robinson, creating significant electoral volatility in this key swing state.
- The Economist27 min
KamaChameleon: What does Harris stand for?
Harris, Wally Amos, Rosie Bloor, Charlie McCann, Auret Ogambi, Ana Lankas, Jessica, Fernando, Jiehao Chen, Anne Hanna, Shahzad Yunus, Anne Rowe
Following her replacement of Joe Biden, Kamala Harris energized the Democratic National Convention in Chicago with a speech emphasizing abortion rights, voting protections, and foreign policy stances that have narrowed the election to a 50/50 race against Donald Trump. The event successfully rallied a broad coalition, including Muslim American delegates, despite earlier pro-Gaza protests, while young voters prioritize the binary choice of Harris over Trump based on fears of policy reversals.