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Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis

Vincent Yuanyi Chang

Understand the big picture for the sake of ourselves email：vychang@alumni.ucdavis.edu B.A. in History and Political Science, University of Claifornia, Davis, 2003 PMP, Project Management I institute， since2007 MBA， Fu-Jen Catholic University， 2008 Powered by Firstory Hosting

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27:20

The Transformation of Chinese Society During the...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/12/14

This reflection examines the Three Kingdoms era as a pivotal transitional period in Chinese history, marking approximately 400 years of profound change from the late Han Dynasty through the early Jin Dynasty. Three Major Shifts: First, the decline of Confucianism's monopoly on governance and education. While Confucian learning had been the sole pathway to government positions since the first century BCE, this exclusivity began eroding during the Three Kingdoms period. Liu Bei's defeat in 221 CE

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28:43

Why the North Always Wins: Climate, Psychology, and...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/12/06

This reflection, inspired by reading Mr. Baoyan's "Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government," explores a striking historical pattern: northern states consistently defeat southern states in territorial conflicts, driven by geographical and psychological factors. The Chinese Historical Pattern The author begins with the Three Kingdoms era, noting how the Battle of Red Cliffs established territorial divisions along natural boundaries like the Yangtze River. The political intrigue—Liu Bei borrowing

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34:27

The Chaotic Warfare of 2nd & 3rd Century China

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/11/19

Today, I’d like to talk about the second major event described in the 7th book of Mr. Bo Yang’s Tongjian Jishi Benmo—the turbulent struggle for power in the late Eastern Han dynasty. Many of you may already be familiar with the wars, the rivalries, and the rise of various warlords during that period. So rather than retelling the same historical stories, I’d like to approach this event from a different angle—the perspective of mindset and psychological dynamics. To help us better understand what

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35:26

Who Won the Combat?

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/11/05

Historical Lesson: The Fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty Two weeks ago, I discussed whether people learn from history, using the Eastern Han Empire (second half of the first century) as an example. I explored how members of the extended imperial family competed with emperors for power. Today, I'm revealing the answer: from one perspective, the emperor won, but from another, nobody truly won—because the Eastern Han Empire eventually collapsed. The Power Struggle Members of the extended family initially

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35:22

From Emperor Liu Xiu reminding the Good Old Days: A...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/09/23

Summary This analysis explores the complex relationship between political leadership, media freedom, and educational systems in Taiwan, examining how people's perceptions of "the good old days" influence contemporary political discourse. Key Arguments Political Leadership Qualities Effective political leaders possess three essential characteristics: they demonstrate genuine care and equality toward all people regardless of social status, they understand and work with natural societal trends rather

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27:33

The Rise and Fall of Wang Mang: A Lesson in Leadership

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/09/16

Today I want to share the story of Wang Mang (王莽), a man who saved China but later nearly destroyed it. This historical figure from ancient China provides a fascinating case study in leadership and power. Historical Context Wang Mang lived during the transition between the Western Han Dynasty and established the short-lived Xin Dynasty. He came from a powerful family - his aunt was an empress - during an era when dominant families regularly controlled young emperors through a cyclical pattern of

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38:30

The Imperial Palace System and Its Impact on Chinese...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/09/09

Many people believe that China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s-70s destroyed Chinese morality and ethics. However, I argue that the Cultural Revolution merely exposed character traits that had already existed for over two thousand years. These characteristics were deeply embedded in Chinese imperial culture, creating patterns that persist even today. The Emperor's Isolation and Relationships The Forbidden City contained 1,008 buildings housing numerous concubines and servants. Despite this vast

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30:55

Lessons from the Witchcraft Incident in Chinese History

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/08/14

Introduction Today I want to discuss the witchcraft incident recorded in Zizhi Tongjian Jishi Benmo (Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government: Events from Beginning to End), exploring what this historical event teaches us about modern political systems. Differences Between Western and Chinese Witchcraft Accusations Western Witchcraft Persecution In Western history, witchcraft accusations were primarily used to persecute literate and educated women. Rulers feared that educated women would challenge

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31:04

從美國校園食安改革反思台灣

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/08/10

FDA局長專訪摘要與校園食品安全反思專訪概況現任FDA局長馬蒂·馬卡里醫生（Dr. Marty Makary）於7月18日接受《美國思想領袖》專訪，討論他自4月1日上任以來首100天的工作成果。身為醫生兼教授的馬卡里醫生概述了FDA的改革議程，重點在於恢復該機構的自主性並改善食品安全標準。主要改革領域討論 1. 藥品審查制度改革恢復FDA在新藥審批程序中的自主性解決動物試驗程序的相關疑慮2. 食品安全與營養指導方針馬卡里醫生強調了幾個關鍵要點：校園飲料禁令：支持最近美國衛生部的行政命令，將含糖飲料從K-12學校餐點品項中移除聯邦餐食計劃：由於美國農業部每日花費約4億美元購買學校餐食、聯邦雇員餐食和軍隊餐食，政府有權了解食品成分加工食品危機：70%的學校餐食由過度加工食品組成預防重於治療：專注於透過更好的營養來預防糖尿病和多種癌症，而非在疾病發生後才治療食品標籤改革：現行營養標籤需要修訂，讓人得以辨識天然食物和重度加工產品3. 更廣泛的政策議題處理非法進口的中國電子煙產品食物食用指導方針強化國內製藥供應鏈對台灣校園食品系統的個人反思目前面臨的挑戰

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33:32

Sweat-blood horse wars and its implications

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/07/29

The Sweating Blood Horses: Historical Lessons for Modern Times Introduction Today I'm going to discuss the "sweating blood horses" from ancient times, exploring the stories from that period and their implications. In the latter part of my talk, I'll examine similar incidents in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries and what we can learn from history. The Legend of the Sweating Blood Horses First, let's clarify what these "sweating blood horses" actually were. The name isn't literal—it refers to horses

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45:20

The Impacts of the legacy of emperor Liu Bang

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/07/22

Liu Bang's Three Greatest Impacts on Chinese History Today I want to discuss three of the most significant ways Liu Bang (劉邦), the founder of the Han Dynasty, influenced Chinese civilization after his victory over Xiang Yu (項羽) in establishing the empire. 1. Breaking the Aristocratic Monopoly on Power Liu Bang's greatest contribution was demonstrating that political power wasn't reserved exclusively for the aristocratic class. Unlike his rival Xiang Yu, who came from noble Chu state lineage, Liu

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40:09

Why there is no such the East rises and the West...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/07/15

East vs. West: An Analysis of the unlikelihood of China's Rise and Historical Foundations Introduction Today I want to discuss why there's no such thing as "the East rises and the West declines" as the Chinese Communist Party claims. I'll examine current events first, then explore the historical foundations that shape modern China. Current Events: Three Key Factors 1. Exaggeration and Boasting Recent events demonstrate this pattern clearly. When the US sanctioned three Chinese nuclear facilities,

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57:44

The Art of War and The Art of the Deal

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/07/08

Military Strategies: Warring States Era and Modern Applications Introduction This analysis examines strategic warfare principles from China's Warring States period (5th-3rd centuries BCE) and their relevance to contemporary geopolitical situations. Using two historical battles as case studies, we explore how ancient military wisdom applies to modern diplomatic and economic conflicts. Historical Case Studies The Battle of Guiling (352 BCE) Background: The state of Wei attacked Zhao, besieging its

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37:21

Vertical vs Horizontal Alliances

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/24

Ancient Chinese Alliance Strategies and Modern Applications Historical Context: The Warring States Period Part of China's Warring States period (around 334-234 BCE), two major diplomatic strategies emerged that would shape military and political thinking for thousand of years: Vertical Alliance Strategy (合縱) This strategy involved weaker states forming coalitions to resist the dominant power of Qin. The concept was:Multiple smaller states would unite against the strongest single stateEach ally would

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1:04

Vertical and Horizontal Alliances

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/20

Did you know that horizontal and vertical alliance strategies are actually developed and taught by the same master strategistGui Gu Zi? Generally speaking, vertical alignment and horizontal connections are often presented as contradictory approaches. Please follow my podcast to see more about the theatre of international relations during the era of warring states of Ancient China. Moreover, I’ll tell you how modern states apply these two strategies.Finally, I'll also explain how we can apply these

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36:25

A Strategic perspective on the Three Families...

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/17

Chinese Historical Strategy: Three Families Dividing Jin (三家分晉) Introduction Hello friends! I'm starting a new series analyzing "Tongjian Jishi Benmo" (通鑒記事本末) - a detailed account of Chinese historical events. These ancient strategies remain relevant today for understanding power dynamics and protecting yourself in complex situations. Note: This knowledge is for self-defense and awareness, not manipulation. The Historical Event (456-453 BCE) The Setup In ancient China's Jin state, four powerful

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1:13

Three Families Dividing Jin

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/17

Hi friends! Did you know that in ancient Chinese history, the "Three Families Dividing Jin" (三家分晉) - where three families split the feudal state of Jin - was originally initiated by four families? Please follow my podcast to learn more about this historical incident that marked the beginning of the era of warring states. Moreover, by learning from historical events, you can also apply these lessons to your daily life. #systems analysis#strategic approach#three Families Dividing Jin

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1:23

The Chronicle of Events in Detail

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/17

Hi friends! For those who follow contemporary Chinese politics, you probably know that Chinese President Xi Jinping identifies himself with the ultimate and eternal Chairman Mao Zedong. In fact, Mao thoroughly studied the work "Tongjian Jishi Benmo" (通鑒記事本末) and had applied numerous strategies and tactics from this book series during his life time in power. Please follow my podcast to learn about the details of "Tongjian Jishi Benmo" in order to gain an even deeper understanding of contemporary

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31:43

西方歷史學者最推崇中國歷史上的宋帝國

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/08

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8:32

關於兔死狐悲和兔死狗烹

Reviewing Chinese history with systems analysis ·

2025/06/06

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