Mitchell Blatt
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Mitchell Blatt (Facebook: @MitchBlattPolitics) is a columnist and writer based in Korea. He covers foreign affairs and culture, particularly issues related to Korea and East Asia politics. He has contributed to outlets like the South China Morning Post, the Korea Times, the Shanghai Daily, USA Today, Roads & Kingdoms, and China.org.cn. Read some of his articles at www.ChinaTravelWriter.com. Learn more at www.Mitchell Blatt.com. |
February 5, 2021
- Does the GameStop saga represent populism in US?
- The GameStop controversy has been framed into a populist narrative of the "little guy" taking on Wall Street, but the reality is much more complex.
January 23, 2021
- New American administration, new US-China relations?
- As Joe Biden was inaugurated as president on Wednesday, he acknowledged the myriad challenges facing his administration, one of which is undoubtedly repairing the China-U.S. relationship.
January 15, 2021
- Is South Korea being dragged into conflicts by US?
- South Korea really needed American protection for its survival in the past. However, that's no longer the case and such dependence is now entangling Seoul in American quarrels that are really none of its concern.
January 12, 2021
- Trump undermines US democracy
- After the U.S. Capitol was overrun by Trump supporters on Wednesday, America needs to ask itself one question: Is this really how it wants its democracy to function?
January 8, 2021
- China-EU cooperation continues to grow
- The signing of the long-awaited Comprehensive Agreement on Investment between China and the EU sends a clear message that international cooperation is the way forward.
December 23, 2020
- Vaccines won't end the pandemic tomorrow
- While the beginning of a COVID-19 vaccination program is good news, it could also backfire if the general public thinks the pandemic is over and relaxes its guard.
November 27, 2020
- Thanksgiving in the coronavirus era
- With Thanksgiving here, the risk of an increased level of COVID-19 cases in the United States is very real. And Christmas and New Year holiday celebrations are also approaching to enhance the danger.
November 24, 2020
- Signing of RCEP a victory for free trade
- The recent signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) by 15 Asia-Pacific countries, shows that the region will move forward on important issues with or without the U.S.
October 30, 2020
- No cause for envy: China's growth is good for the world
- Western media are promoting a sense of envy at China's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but this ignores the fact that other countries are doing the same, which should provide a valuable lesson.
October 4, 2020
- National Day holiday helps travel recovery
- The steady return to normality after the COVID-19 pandemic is proving a boon for the travel industry, with airlines welcoming back record numbers of passengers during the National Day holiday.
