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Deep Dive: China's History, Culture, and Politics

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Many people talk about a “race” between the U.S. and China. In investigating China from that paradigm, we have to understand its strengths in relation to the United States...

In 2020, I tweeted: "I've invested $0 in China. I aim to double that in 2021." Here's what many people misunderstand about my position: The reason why I didn't invest in China wasn't because I was bearish on it, but because I didn't understand it. I couldn't speak the language, I didn't grasp the political landscape, and I felt like an outsider looking in, and I don't invest in things I don't understand. Many people talk about a “race” between the U.S. and China. In investigating China from that paradigm, we have to understand its strengths in relation to the United States. The U.S.'s…