Xiuli Chen

Global Cities Seize the 90-Day Tech Opportunity

In the midst of a 90-day pause in the US–China tariff war, city leaders worldwide have a unique window to bolster their leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Rather than wait on uncertain trade negotiations, proactive cities are moving to develop forward-thinking policies that attract talent, nurture

APEC at a Fiscal Crossroads: Deficit Diplomacy, Trade Tensions, and Tariff De-escalation

Executive Summary Most APEC economies grapple with elevated fiscal deficits and debt in the post-pandemic era. APEC's average public debt level has surged to about 104% of GDP in 2023, up from under 100% pre-pandemic. Such sustained deficit spending – while supportive during recent crises – now poses economic risks:

AI Education Reimagined: Strategic Positioning in the Global Learning Revolution

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Manufacturing Momentum: Top U.S. States for Industrial Investment and California’s Strategic Role

Executive Summary U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a revival powered by federal incentives (e.g. the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act) and the reshoring of strategic industries. From 2023–2025, unprecedented sums have been announced for semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and other high-tech sectors . For example, by

Global Momentum of Urban Contemporary Art: Strategic Positioning and Okuda San Miguel’s Value in South Korea

Executive Summary Urban contemporary art – from massive outdoor murals to pop-surrealist installations – has experienced a remarkable global surge since 2020. In the wake of COVID-19, artists transformed city streets into open-air galleries as murals “popped up everywhere” to uplift communities . Governments and cultural organizations have increasingly embraced public art as

Strategic Patience or Tactical Delay? Analyzing China’s Timing in Rare Earth Export Controls

Executive Summary China’s near-monopoly over rare earth elements (REEs) – critical for high-tech, defense, and green energy – has long been a strategic concern for the world . Beijing has carefully managed its rare earth exports for decades, oscillating between tightening and loosening controls. In 2010, China’s temporary halt of REE