Dendritic Inclusions In Nephrite From Dahua, China

The variegated chlorite inclusions in Dahua nephrite is a very useful identifying characteristics. It is potentially a significant tracer for origin.

Useful link: https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/winter-2020-gemnews-dendritic-inclusions-nephrite-dahua

Random Thoughts

I still expect China to be the next great country in the world. I don't see any other country on the horizon. The 19th century was the century of the UK. The 20th century was the century of the U.S. The 21st is going to be the century of China, whether we like it or not, and a lot of people don't like it. But looking back through history, somebody's always been at the top. I mean, that's the way history works. Somebody is always rising. Somebody is always falling. I don't see anybody else except China in the 21st century. I may be wrong, but that's the way I see the world right now.

One Carat Diamond Grown In Lab In One Week

It true, it will definitely impact the diamond market.

Useful links:
http://english.nimte.cas.cn
http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1168451.shtml

A Grand Experiment In AI Education In China

The Chinese will be way ahead in AI.

Useful link:
https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614057/china-squirrel-has-started-a-grand-experiment-in-ai-education-it-could-reshape-how-the

China And The World: Inside The Dynamics Of A Changing Relationship

The way ahead is uncertain. An insightful report by The McKinsey Global Institute.

Useful link:
https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/china/china-and-the-world-inside-the-dynamics-of-a-changing-relationship

Did You Know?

78% of world AI patents were filed by China last year.

Galleries And Museums Continue To Push Into Chinese Market

Think long-term; China will make patient investors and collectors rich.

Useful link:
https://www.barrons.com/articles/galleries-and-museums-continue-to-push-into-chinese-market-01556040589?mod=hp_minor_pos26

L'Oreal Shows The Lipstick Index Lives In China

The power of cosmetics is simply amazing. It works.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-04-17/l-oreal-shows-the-lipstick-index-lives-in-china?srnd=premium-asia

The Future Is Female In China's Wealth Management Industry

Sign of the times.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-03-27/the-future-is-female-in-china-s-wealth-management-industry?srnd=premium-asia

Chinese New Year – Cultural Snapshots Of Society

A must read.

Useful link:
https://metallicman.com/laoban4site/chinese-new-year-2019-cultural-snapshots-of-society

China’s Billions Are Powering Latin America’s Tech Boom

The Chinese are the new risk takers.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-08/guess-who-s-behind-latin-america-s-tech-boom-china-of-course?srnd=premium-asia

A Fifth Of China’s Homes Are Empty. That’s 50 Million Apartments

Only in China.

Useful link:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-08/a-fifth-of-china-s-homes-are-empty-that-s-50-million-apartments?srnd=premium-asia

China's Shedding Its Copycat Image With Innovation After Innovation

So true.

Useful link:
http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/18/china-emerging-as-a-tech-and-innovation-powerhouse.html

African Business In China

A must watch.

Useful link:
http://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/witness/2015/12/african-business-china-151213114754484.html

Is This The World's Next Fashion Capital?

I think so. China is the new fashion capital of the world.

Useful link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/21/fashion/shanghai-fashion-week-front-row/index.html

Meet China's 1%

A must read.

Useful link:
http://edition.cnn.com/2015/07/22/china/china-ultra-rich-politics/index.html

In Land That Values Ivory, Wild Elephants Find A Safe Haven

A must read.

Useful link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/26/world/asia/in-land-that-values-ivory-wild-elephants-find-a-safe-haven.html?_r=0