Over the last decade, Beijing has implemented a wave of substantial monetary reforms: intended to liberalize its credit system. These moves have included reducing regulations on investment movements, promoting private investment, and developing equity markets. While difficulties remain, these recent efforts constitute a fundamental alteration in th
The Lunar Colony Debate: Reality vs. Imagination
For decades, the idea of humans establishing a permanent presence/footprint/settlement on the Moon has captured our imagination. Science fiction has painted vivid pictures/visions/depictions of lunar cities/bases/habitats, while space agencies have laid out ambitious plans/goals/roadmaps for making this a reality. But how much of this is grounded i