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The Avoidable Chip War

How the ChipSphere Turns Global Connection into Deterrence

by Christopher F.P. Chen ...

Gina, you can sleep now. Thierry, same. And Tim — you can finally close that one open eye.Gina Raimondo called it "absolutely devastating." Thierry Breton called it "catastrophic." Tim Cook hasn't said anything publicly — but with Apple's entire silicon future running through one island, everyone knows he checks the Taiwan headlines before bed.The Avoidable Chip War is the book all three of them ... Read more

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Gina, you can sleep now. Thierry, same. And Tim — you can finally close that one open eye.Gina Raimondo called it "absolutely devastating." Thierry Breton called it "catastrophic." Tim Cook hasn't said anything publicly — but with Apple's entire silicon future running through one island, everyone knows he checks the Taiwan headlines before bed.The Avoidable Chip War is the book all three of them
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A Crown of Two Faces

Shuri Castle, 1609 — why it took two hundred and seventy years to make an Okinawan a Japanese

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Sho Nei is the last man to rule Ryukyu as a sovereign king — and he was never meant to rule at all. A prince of the cadet Urasoe branch, he holds the throne only because the previous king died without a son and he married that king’s daughter; his crown rests on two loans, his own descent and his marriage, and his queen, Aoriyae, is the living title-deed of the very line he supplanted. Ryukyu is ... Read more

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Sho Nei is the last man to rule Ryukyu as a sovereign king — and he was never meant to rule at all. A prince of the cadet Urasoe branch, he holds the throne only because the previous king died without a son and he married that king’s daughter; his crown rests on two loans, his own descent and his marriage, and his queen, Aoriyae, is the living title-deed of the very line he supplanted. Ryukyu is
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The Lagranged Shade

When a grieving activist hijacks the sun with a sentient bacterial swarm, a space-age billionaire turns the revolution into a $127 trillion subscription service for survival

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AI Film adapted from this book has won 7 intl. honors from various film festivals from US, Italy, China and South Korea in 2026!Book tralier:https://youtu.be/nCHi64LAUL0One grieving man hijacked the sun to shield the powerless. A billionaire turned their survival into a subscription.In a post-AI century where intelligent machines have priced human labor — and human mercy — out of the world, Qiu ... Read more

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SONS OF THE SEA KINGS

The first trade war happened in 17th century West Pacific Ocean among Dutch East India Company, Zheng Family and Japanese Bakufu

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WHEN THE ELEPHANTS FIGHT

The Case for a Critical Minerals Community in a G2 World

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When the Elephants Fight: The Case for a Critical Minerals Community in a G2 WorldThe core argument: the rules-based order isn't being violated — it's being retired. And middle countries are already paying the price. Canada threatened as a "51st state." Greenland treated as a real estate transaction. Japan's rare earth supply cut off for an inconvenient opinion. Taiwan encircled on rehearsal ... Read more

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Pirate of the Far East

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Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. Stephen Turnbull vividly recreates the ... Read more

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Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. Stephen Turnbull vividly recreates the
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Training the Samurai Mind

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A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings—spanning four hundred years—on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas ClearyThrough the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary ... Read more

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A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings—spanning four hundred years—on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas ClearyThrough the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary
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Life 3.0

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial.How ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that future than Max Tegmark, an MIT professor who’s helped mainstream research on how to keep AI beneficial.How
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The Nihongi

Chronicles of Japan from the Earliest Times to A.D. 697

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The Nihon Shoki, translated as The Chronicles of Japan, is the second oldest book of classical Japanese history. The book is also called the Nihongi (The Japanese Chronicles). It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest book, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeologists as it includes the most complete historical record of ancient Japan. The Nihongi ... Read more

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The Nihon Shoki, translated as The Chronicles of Japan, is the second oldest book of classical Japanese history. The book is also called the Nihongi (The Japanese Chronicles). It is more elaborate and detailed than the Kojiki, the oldest book, and has proven to be an important tool for historians and archaeologists as it includes the most complete historical record of ancient Japan. The Nihongi
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Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang (Novel) Vol. 2

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Four years ago, Chang Geng and Gu Yun parted in anger. When fate draws them together again, Chang Geng, a once-awkward teen, is now an elegant and adroit young man. But storms lie ahead. As Great Liang faces foreign pressure from without, Gu Yun finds himself embroiled in turmoil within the imperial court. Meanwhile, as the curse in Chang Geng's blood grows, his feelings for his godfather become ... Read more

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Four years ago, Chang Geng and Gu Yun parted in anger. When fate draws them together again, Chang Geng, a once-awkward teen, is now an elegant and adroit young man. But storms lie ahead. As Great Liang faces foreign pressure from without, Gu Yun finds himself embroiled in turmoil within the imperial court. Meanwhile, as the curse in Chang Geng's blood grows, his feelings for his godfather become
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Chinese Mythology

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E. T. C. Werner's 'Chinese Mythology' is a comprehensive examination of the rich and varied mythological traditions of China. Werner delves into the origins, beliefs, and tales of Chinese mythology, offering a detailed analysis of the cultural significance and historical context of stories featuring deities, heroes, and mythical creatures. His scholarly approach and attention to detail make this ... Read more

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New Dark Age

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