X-Scholars' Value for Science and Human Potential as a Meta-Geopolitical Capacity X-Scholars believes that every nation and every individual possesses unique potential that can be unlocked, elevated, and strategically positioned through the purposeful integration of technology, culture, and STEM education. We hold that scientific capability and human ingenuity are
In a world where innovation capacity defines national power, countries that master artificial intelligence as a learning catalyst will lead the next era of growth. Recent policy moves underscore a new reality that both the United States and China have introduced mandatory AI education in schools to boost early AI
As the world enters a new phase of global transformation, science, technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence (STI/AI) have moved decisively beyond the realm of economic development policy. They now sit at the core of national strategy, shaping how states organize power, manage risk, sustain legitimacy, and position themselves within
After years of cautious engagement amid geopolitical tensions, 2025 saw notable rapprochement. In November 2025, a presidential summit (South Korea’s President and China’s President Xi) produced multiple MOUs on reopening economic, cultural, and technology exchanges. South Korean innovation agencies immediately launched missions to Chinese tech hubs – e.g.
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming global economic paradigms, and the 21 member economies of APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) are poised to harness this technology for growth. As APEC looks toward 2026, leaders are focused on leveraging AI for resilient, inclusive development across diverse national contexts. This article
中文版本 We are entering a new inflection point in business communication: information is more abundant than ever, yet trust is increasingly scarce; technology is more powerful than ever, yet cross-cultural understanding is more precious than ever. Young people crave authenticity and empathy, while business decision-makers value certainty that is verifiable
English Version 我们正步入一个新的商业传播拐点，信息愈发丰沛，信任却愈发稀缺；技术愈发强大，跨文化理解却愈发珍贵。年轻人渴望真实与共情，商业决策者看重可验证与可转化的确定性。 “25小时数字海岸”选择站在两者之间——用Z世代的敏感捕捉亚太细微变化，用研究与商业方法把“感觉”沉淀为“证据”，把“好故事”锻造成“可合作的增长方案”。本专栏不以“观点有多漂亮”为标尺，而以一个更硬的结果为导向, 企业是否能因为叙事而更快建立信任、更有效达成合作、更稳健实现增长。为此，我们长期沉淀两类关键资产： 1. 亚太企业叙事 我们帮助企业把技术、供应链、产品、人才与价值观，翻译成亚太伙伴听得懂、愿意参与、能够落地的叙事结构——让表达不仅“打动人”，更“带来事”。 面向年轻人的叙事：更真实、更具体、更有场景感；用细节讲清“为什么值得相信”。 面向商业人士的叙事：更清晰的指标、
English Version 欢迎来到我的新专栏《人工智能时代的战略阅读以实现影响力》。我创建它既有个人原因，也有实际原因：在生成式人工智能使起草知识变得廉价且普及的世界里，真正的区别不再是谁写得最快，而是谁能战略性地阅读——并将阅读转化为实际地解决问题。于是，这些事情依然持续：提供决策准备的简报和演示，以及可衡量的行动。换句话说，“知识生产”不再是终点；真正的终点是“影响力的产出”。新的稀缺资源不在于产出多少内容，而在于判断力与动员能力：筛选高信号证据、核验主张、为正确的受众重构洞见，并将过程清晰地推进为“证据 - 决策-结果”。本专栏正是为这种端到端能力而打造——写作不会止步于“一个好的解释”，而是继续推进，直至形成可信的建议、有说服力的简报，以及真实世界中的结果。 这种关注点同样是在回应一个AI无法回避的约束：模型可以在规模化条件下流畅写作，但可靠性失误仍是核心问题。大语言模型可能生成看似合理却并不真实的内容，包括捏造的论断与引用。如果我们把AI的输出当作权威，而不是把它当作需要被检验的假设，那么我们并不是在生产知识，而是在制造内容——而且往往会积累“隐藏的错误债务”，只有
中文版本 Welcome to my new column, Strategic Reading for Impact in the AI Era. I created it for a reason that is both personal and practical: in a world where generative AI makes drafting cheap and abundant, the real differentiator is no longer who can write the fastest, but who
What if there is a film festival—not merely as a cultural showcase, but as a high-trust, low-sensitivity cooperation mechanism that helps institutions like the SCO generate tangible outcomes where formal diplomacy can be slow? The SCO Film Festival demonstrates how cinema can function as a practical “operating system” for
South Sudan is one of the world’s most fragile states, emerging from civil war with very low human-capital and infrastructure indices (over 70% adult illiteracy). The international community – including the Republic of Korea – has supported South Sudan’s peace process and reconstruction (for example, Korea deployed an engineering “Hanbit”
The modern world is fraught with uncertainty – from climate change and pandemics to geopolitical upheavals and technological disruption. We crave certainty, yet human life and its systems remain unpredictable. In confronting this uncertainty, different individuals bring distinct mindsets. For example, academics or professors tend to apply systematic, data-driven analysis and
The potential revival of a large-scale K-pop concert in mainland China represents more than a commercial triumph for South Korea—it is a strategic cultural moment that offers mutual advantage, and in particular a strong upside for China. In the short term, such an event can energise bilateral cultural flows,
China’s leaders have long insisted that shutting itself off from the world is futile – “关起门来搞建设不可能成功” (closing the door to build cannot succeed). In the coming 15th Five-Year Plan, policymakers emphasize that growing China’s domestic market does not mean retreating from global engagement. As one expert notes, expanding “internal
At the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Korea, Presidents Lee and Xi signed a series of seven memoranda of understanding (MOUs) covering economic cooperation. Notably, these included agreements on “Silver Economy” cooperation (aging care), joint promotion of an Innovation Startup Partnership Program, and strengthening service trade exchanges. These
The APEC 2025 leaders’ Gyeongju Declaration highlighted three pillars – Connect, Innovate, Prosper – to build “a Sustainable Tomorrow”. Under Connect, economies reaffirmed support for open trade and resilient supply chains. They pledged to deepen WTO-based trade, advance cross-border facilitation (e.g. paperless trade and e-commerce) and implement the 2022–2026 Supply-Chain
Busan’s Role in Asia Busan – South Korea’s second-largest city – has long been a linchpin of Asian trade and security. Located at the southeastern tip of the Korean Peninsula, Busan has served as a regional trading hub since at least the 15th century, owing to its well-sheltered harbor and
Introduction APEC 2025, hosted by South Korea under the theme “Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper,” is centered in the historic city of Gyeongju. This major summit brings global attention not only to its host city but to the nation as a whole. In particular, the decision to hold
Traditional medical knowledge is moving from the margins to the mainstream of global health policy. As societies age and chronic diseases proliferate, interest is surging in how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and related systems can complement conventional care. In fact, 82% of the world’s population uses some form of
Executive Summary The U.S. policy landscape in 2025 – influenced by President Donald Trump’s recent campaign and initiatives – is strongly geared toward a “Made in America” manufacturing renaissance. Trump’s agenda emphasizes reshoring factories to the United States with aggressive incentives (like tax cuts and special zones) and penalties
Executive Summary: Global student mobility has surged in recent decades – an estimated 6.9 million students studied abroad in 2022 – underpinning university budgets and soft power. The U.S. government’s recent move to decertify Harvard’s student visa program (an attempted ban on enrolling foreign students) exemplifies a rising
Asia-Pacific economies fall into innovation clusters with distinct entrepreneurship capacities. Top “Innovation Engines” (e.g. Korea, Japan, US, China, Singapore) invest heavily in R&D (>2% of GDP) and host world-class universities with active tech-transfer offices. A second tier (“Advanced Innovators” like Australia, Canada, Taiwan, New Zealand, Malaysia,
Asia-Pacific economies harness artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen digital resilience, foster competitive innovation, and pursue sustainable growth. Collaborative initiatives across APEC are aligning technology with strategic goals – from cross-border cybersecurity partnerships to AI-enabled climate action – uniting developed and emerging members in a shared digital future. This analysis applies Porter’s
APEC’s 2025 agenda – themed Connect, Innovate, Prosper – highlights AI as a key regional trade and sustainability engine. Member economies are accelerating cross-border e-commerce and “digital corridors” with AI tools, while modernizing smart ports and automated customs to streamline logistics. For example, AI-enabled systems at container terminals optimize crane scheduling
