Archive - Zixuan Ma’s Blog

The Four Classic Texts: An Introduction to Sinology and Its Contemporary Relevance

A civilizational gulf still lies between the West and China

Apr 13 • Zixuan Ma

February 2026

China Is Not an Expansionist Power

Evidence past and present shows China has long been inward-looking

Feb 28 • Zixuan Ma

October 2025

22 Million Geniuses — China’s Greatest Asset and America’s Missed Opportunity

The race for talents is the race for greatness

Oct 16, 2025 • Zixuan Ma

September 2025

War or Peace? The Future of Taiwan and the Role for the U.S.

The most consequential geopolitical question of our time

Sep 8, 2025 • Zixuan Ma

August 2025

The Six Foundational Books to Read on China’s Political Economy

The inaugural essay of this blog

Aug 31, 2025 • Zixuan Ma

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