
US Left Wing to Push Foreign Policy Inward, Says Chinese Scholar
The Democratic Party's left wing will likely push US foreign policy inward and away from big-power rivalry, according to Chinese political scientist Meng Weizhan.

The Democratic Party's left wing will likely push US foreign policy inward and away from big-power rivalry, according to Chinese political scientist Meng Weizhan.

Beijing challenges the Western concept of the 'tribute system' used to describe its diplomacy, as US investor Ray Dalio suggests a shift toward such an order in Asia.
NCERT's revised Class 8 Social Science textbook removes references to Hitler and Nazi ideology, and alters the account of Congress' stance on Partition. The judiciary chapter was also rewritten following Supreme Court intervention.
NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook chapter on the judiciary, removing critical framing on corruption and backlog after Supreme Court intervention. The new version focuses on justice, constitutional remedies, courts, tribunals, and dispute resolution.

The University of Exeter is facing significant backlash over proposed job cuts, primarily affecting humanities, arts, and social sciences. Over 21,000 people have signed a petition against the redundancies, with prominent figures expressing concern.
NCERT denied reports of removing the Preamble from the Class 9 Social Science textbook, stating topics are redistributed under the new National Curriculum Framework. The Preamble remains in new textbooks and the Grade 10 syllabus.

Despite a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, an expert from CASS’ National Institute for Global Strategy, Zhao, expresses pessimism about the future of US-China relations, citing unresolved structural forces.

オーストラリアの研究者らは、週休3日制「100:80:100モデル」を導入した15社の調査結果を発表。生産性低下はなし、生活質向上。労使双方の歩み寄りが成功要因。

The 2026 Hunan Province Social Science Popularization Themed Activity Week kicked off in Xiangtan on May 24, themed 'Answering Two Integration Propositions: Social Science Decodes'. The event breaks from tradition by hosting activities in a container culture street area, featuring AI digital hosts and interactive exhibits.

A study published in Social Science & Medicine reveals that prolonged blackouts in Cuba have led to severe mental health issues, with over half of respondents showing extreme depression and two-thirds experiencing severe anxiety and extreme stress, comparable to conflict zones.
The 2026 Yunnan Province Social Science Popularization Week launched in Zhaotong City, focusing on 'Advancing the 15th Five-Year Plan, Enhancing People's Well-being, and Opening a New Chapter for a Better Life.' The event features 341 key activities across the province until May 25th, aiming to bring social science knowledge to the grassroots.

Western social science made three metaphysical errors: assuming universal applicability of its laws, believing Western success was the historical norm, and neglecting area studies due to perceived global homogenization. These mistakes leave the West ill-equipped to understand current global changes.

Chinese scholars must sharpen their focus on the internal conflicts reshaping the United States if they are to help Beijing navigate its rivalry with Washington, according to a prominent academic. These crises include shifts in political culture, heightened racial tensions, the unsustainability of the country’s economic and fiscal model and the widespread influence of protectionism and populism, according to Ni Feng, a researcher and former director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences’...