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| | The Ming dynasty, known widely as the 'Great Ming,' oversaw the building of some of China's most iconic monuments and contained many other unique features. In this article, Leon Corneille-Cowell explores these, as well as key individuals within the dynasty, such as the Hongwu Emperor and Zhang He. AUTHOR LEON CORNEILLE-COWELL
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| | Why China did not industrialise before Western Europe may be a tantalising and irresistible subject, but frankly it's a parlour game.What remainsunderexplored, however, is the moretractable issue of why Japan managed,butChina failed, to initiate an early transition to modern growth and convergence with the West. A recent paper argues that the gapin state capacity between...
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| | [AI summary] The text discusses the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to become a significant differentiator between nations, leading to an arms race in technology, economics, and military capabilities. It highlights the risks of AI nationalism, where countries prioritize their own interests over global cooperation, and the need for a global, non-profit organization to manage AI as a public good. The author advocates for a balanced approach, suggesting that while AI nationalism may be a short-term reality, the long-term goal should be to treat AI as a shared global asset, akin to the internet or GPS. The text also emphasizes the importance of international collaboration and the role of organizations like OpenAI and the United Nations in shaping the ...
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| A decade after a major UN human rights report, abuses are escalating, and they are integrally connected to the country's nuclear program.