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It also does not explore potential benefits or positive aspects of this system, such as promoting social responsibility. The CSCS is framed as a threat for both Chinese and foreign firms’ business performance.
June 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
It also does not explore potential benefits or positive aspects of this system, such as promoting social responsibility. The CSCS is framed as a threat for both Chinese and foreign firms’ business performance.
Sometimes even pushing companies to not act in their best interest but in the government’s. Even though it is based on research, this article has more of a « western perspective », presenting the Chinese system as inherently problematic.
June 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Sometimes even pushing companies to not act in their best interest but in the government’s. Even though it is based on research, this article has more of a « western perspective », presenting the Chinese system as inherently problematic.
The use of phrases such as « surveillance state capitalism » and « behavioral modification » positions the CSCS as a precursor to a centralized techno-authoritarian system. It is less about transparency or fairness and more about pressuring companies to follow the government’s agenda.
June 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The use of phrases such as « surveillance state capitalism » and « behavioral modification » positions the CSCS as a precursor to a centralized techno-authoritarian system. It is less about transparency or fairness and more about pressuring companies to follow the government’s agenda.
This article provides a critical, research-based overview of China’s Corporate Social Credit System (CSCS). It emphasizes its political function : reinforcing loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Thus, the article frames the CSCS as a state tool for political and social control.
June 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This article provides a critical, research-based overview of China’s Corporate Social Credit System (CSCS). It emphasizes its political function : reinforcing loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Thus, the article frames the CSCS as a state tool for political and social control.
The article ends with a more nuanced approach in the last paragraph. So, the author decided to use data and specific examples to expose the problem to readers before going deeper and giving some historical reasons for this situation. This finally leads to a moderated criticism of Korean materialism.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The article ends with a more nuanced approach in the last paragraph. So, the author decided to use data and specific examples to expose the problem to readers before going deeper and giving some historical reasons for this situation. This finally leads to a moderated criticism of Korean materialism.
Even though his opinion is clearly stated throughout the article, the author declares that he is “not here to denounce materialism and preach about the importance of one’s inner values” after explaining some of the reasons why Korean society is so materialistic.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Even though his opinion is clearly stated throughout the article, the author declares that he is “not here to denounce materialism and preach about the importance of one’s inner values” after explaining some of the reasons why Korean society is so materialistic.
The author uses a hyperbolic expression to mock this materialist mindset: “you will often see Korean hikers […] equipped with gear that looks more suited for climbing Mount Everest”. The phrase “so they think” is also meant to emphasize the fact that the author is against this type of mentality.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The author uses a hyperbolic expression to mock this materialist mindset: “you will often see Korean hikers […] equipped with gear that looks more suited for climbing Mount Everest”. The phrase “so they think” is also meant to emphasize the fact that the author is against this type of mentality.
Indeed, the data cannot be denied. The author also mentions his personal experience confronting the judgment of Koreans over his own golf apparel to create a proximity with the reader.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Indeed, the data cannot be denied. The author also mentions his personal experience confronting the judgment of Koreans over his own golf apparel to create a proximity with the reader.
According to him, the reason behind this is that golf is mostly seen as a way to showcase their social class, and the clothes they wear while practicing are chosen for this purpose. Starting the article with these facts forces the reader to acknowledge the problem of materialism in Korea.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
According to him, the reason behind this is that golf is mostly seen as a way to showcase their social class, and the clothes they wear while practicing are chosen for this purpose. Starting the article with these facts forces the reader to acknowledge the problem of materialism in Korea.
In this article about materialism in Korea, the author starts by making the readers understand his opinion through a demonstration. In fact, he explains that Korea has the largest golf apparel market in the world, even though it is far from being the country with the most golf courses.
May 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In this article about materialism in Korea, the author starts by making the readers understand his opinion through a demonstration. In fact, he explains that Korea has the largest golf apparel market in the world, even though it is far from being the country with the most golf courses.
A woman’s testimony is present later in the article to emphasize the idea that isolation is a real problem that can touch anyone, not only the stereotype of men who are obsessed with video games and other types of entertainment.
May 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A woman’s testimony is present later in the article to emphasize the idea that isolation is a real problem that can touch anyone, not only the stereotype of men who are obsessed with video games and other types of entertainment.
Then, several figures are given and the blame is put on the handling of Covid 19. The verb suffer is used to talk about hikikomori’s situation. So, this article is an example of system blame rather than person blame.
May 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Then, several figures are given and the blame is put on the handling of Covid 19. The verb suffer is used to talk about hikikomori’s situation. So, this article is an example of system blame rather than person blame.
This testimony focused on his vain attempts to change his lifestyle. By using this testimony as an introduction to his article, the author tries to reach the reader’s empathy to open their mind on a subject that is often judged without trying to dig much deeper.
May 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This testimony focused on his vain attempts to change his lifestyle. By using this testimony as an introduction to his article, the author tries to reach the reader’s empathy to open their mind on a subject that is often judged without trying to dig much deeper.
This article addresses the issue of isolation in Japan. From the title, the author starts to express the idea that government policies did not have the expected results with the use of the verb try. Justin McCurry decided to start his article with a testimony from a hikikomori.
May 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This article addresses the issue of isolation in Japan. From the title, the author starts to express the idea that government policies did not have the expected results with the use of the verb try. Justin McCurry decided to start his article with a testimony from a hikikomori.
Tan argues that Japan is still far from gender equality because of deep-rooted traditions and slow political action. Okubo acknowledges the gap but insists that progress is underway and accelerating, driven by regulation and investor expectations.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tan argues that Japan is still far from gender equality because of deep-rooted traditions and slow political action. Okubo acknowledges the gap but insists that progress is underway and accelerating, driven by regulation and investor expectations.
Both articles cite the Global Gender Gap Index and Japan’s poor ranking, but Tan focuses on the implications of those numbers, like low female leadership and cultural barriers, while Okubo emphasizes recent gains and legislative changes, such as wage gap disclosures and board targets.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Both articles cite the Global Gender Gap Index and Japan’s poor ranking, but Tan focuses on the implications of those numbers, like low female leadership and cultural barriers, while Okubo emphasizes recent gains and legislative changes, such as wage gap disclosures and board targets.
In contrast, Okubo’s article is optimistic and solution-oriented. While it opens with the same symbolic image of Japan’s lone male G7 representative, it quickly tackles progress, highlighting improvements in board diversity, new policies, and changing societal attitudes.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
In contrast, Okubo’s article is optimistic and solution-oriented. While it opens with the same symbolic image of Japan’s lone male G7 representative, it quickly tackles progress, highlighting improvements in board diversity, new policies, and changing societal attitudes.
The "awkward photo-op" is used symbolically to highlight how Japan lags globally on gender equality, framing the issue as systemic, cultural, and resistant to change. The article emphasizes failure to deliver on policy promises and the limitations of superficial reforms.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The "awkward photo-op" is used symbolically to highlight how Japan lags globally on gender equality, framing the issue as systemic, cultural, and resistant to change. The article emphasizes failure to deliver on policy promises and the limitations of superficial reforms.
The two articles Tan Ming Hui’s “An awkward photo-op” and Masaru Okubo’s “How Japan is bridging the gender gap”, present contrasting narratives on the same issue: Japan’s persistent gender inequality.
Tan Ming Hui adopts a critical, problem-focused lens.
Tan Ming Hui adopts a critical, problem-focused lens.
April 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The two articles Tan Ming Hui’s “An awkward photo-op” and Masaru Okubo’s “How Japan is bridging the gender gap”, present contrasting narratives on the same issue: Japan’s persistent gender inequality.
Tan Ming Hui adopts a critical, problem-focused lens.
Tan Ming Hui adopts a critical, problem-focused lens.
They could launch campaigns promoting mental health that involve famous idols as well. I believe the popularity of idols is an asset that should be used to convey this kind of important message to the Korean youth. Young people are indeed really influenced by the idols they look up to.
April 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
They could launch campaigns promoting mental health that involve famous idols as well. I believe the popularity of idols is an asset that should be used to convey this kind of important message to the Korean youth. Young people are indeed really influenced by the idols they look up to.