by Keith Fitz-Gerald I have spent more than 35 years in global markets, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that you never, ever take anything China says for granted. Yet, that’s exactly what millions of investors are doing when it comes to China’s “One Belt, One Road” policy. Most will pay a terrible…

Before China’s paramount leader, Deng Xiaoping (1904-1997), passed away, he left a four-word Chinese idiom: Tao Guang Yang Hui(韬光养晦, which is roughly translated to “be humble with your strength and focus on overcoming weaknesses,” as a strategic policy guidance for his successors. Like many Chinese words, this four-word idiom has multiple meanings. Deng probably hoped future Chinese…

Science fiction has always offered both a more accurate and more timely look at the future than any think tank. For one thing, a good book is the product of a genius, not a committee of suits trying to reach a consensus. And a format of fiction allows one to speculate in ways that a…

by Joel F. Wade, Ph.D. I’ve played water polo for most of my life, and still do. I’ve had the privilege of playing on some truly excellent teams – including four national championship teams – and I’ve also played on some, well… not so excellent teams. I’ve also been involved with some psychology groups who…

by Keith Fitz-Gerald President Trump was emphatic on the campaign trail when it came to China. He declared that he would… … label the country a currency manipulator on “Day One” in office …end unfair trade that hurts American workers, and …clamp down on Chinese espionage Naturally, the mainstream media loved it. Conflict boosts ratings…