Wilson Flores

National Capital Region

Writer, realty entrepreneur, teacher, @KamuningBakery owner, economics/history/politics analyst, Pandesal Forum moderator, PhilStar columnist. Follow YT, FB, IG

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Articles

Adversity propels China’s technological metamorphosis

3 weeks ago | chinadailyasia.com | Wilson Flores

History is replete with paradoxes where adversity births ingenuity. Napoleon’s blockade of continental Europe catalyzed Britain’s industrial revolution; the Cold War space race birthed Silicon Valley. Today, the US-China tech rivalry — intensified by the Trump administration’s tariffs — is scripting a similar paradox. Recently, economist Jin Keyu’s incisive analysis in the Financial Times posited that punitive tariffs, rather than crippling China, may accelerate its technological ascent.
Adversity propels China’s technological metamorphosis

3 weeks ago | chinadailyhk.com | Wilson Flores

History is replete with paradoxes where adversity births ingenuity. Napoleon’s blockade of continental Europe catalyzed Britain’s industrial revolution; the Cold War space race birthed Silicon Valley. Today, the US-China tech rivalry — intensified by the Trump administration’s tariffs — is scripting a similar paradox. Recently, economist Jin Keyu’s incisive analysis in the Financial Times posited that punitive tariffs, rather than crippling China, may accelerate its technological ascent.
A historic dialogue of mutual respect and shared hope

1 month ago | chinadailyasia.com | Wilson Flores

The world has just lost a moral titan. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pontiff in history, has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary wisdom, moral courage, and unwavering compassion. In an age marred by cynicism, bitter political divisions, and incessant conflicts, he stood out as a luminous figure — gentle yet resolute, progressive yet anchored in tradition, righteous yet always merciful. The world mourns a spiritual giant, a true champion of peace and justice.
A historic dialogue of mutual respect and shared hope

1 month ago | chinadailyhk.com | Wilson Flores

The world has just lost a moral titan. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pontiff in history, has passed away — leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary wisdom, moral courage, and unwavering compassion. In an age marred by cynicism, bitter political divisions, and incessant conflicts, he stood out as a luminous figure — gentle yet resolute, progressive yet anchored in tradition, righteous yet always merciful. The world mourns a spiritual giant, a true champion of peace and justice.
How tariffs torpedo global prosperity

1 month ago | chinadailyhk.com | Wilson Flores

History’s clearest economic lesson is one some people stubbornly refuse to learn: Unilateral tariffs and trade wars produce no winners — only casualties. From the 1930 Smoot-Hawley tariffs of the United States that deepened the Great Depression to today’s escalating protectionism, the pattern remains tragically consistent. Unilateral tariffs ignite a vicious cycle of retaliation, strangling growth, warping markets, and unraveling the intricate web of global commerce.
Steel, shadows, and the kapre’s last laugh

1 month ago | philstar.com | Wilson Flores

In Manila, where skyscrapers claw at heavens built on backroom deals, a man of steel has vanished. Anson Tan — his English name mangled as “Anson Que” in news reports, his wounded face unethically leaked by faceless authorities — once forged scrap metal into schools, hospitals, and hope. Now, he is a phantom in a ledger, its pages stained by a ransom paid and ignored. Beside him was Armanie Pabillo, the driver whose name means “soldier of peace,” now waging a war without weapons.
China drives sustainable growth by deepening reforms, opening-up

2 months ago | chinadailyasia.com | Wilson Flores

As the world’s second-largest economy, China faces an increasingly complex and unpredictable global environment. Trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and domestic structural challenges continue to test its economic resilience. Yet, despite these headwinds, it is reassuring that Beijing remains steadfast in advancing deep economic reforms, expanding market access, and driving a new wave of sustainable growth.
Car-free Sundays: QC’s urban renaissance on two feet (or two wheels)

2 months ago | philstarlife.com | Wilson Flores

As a proud Quezon City denizen living just a stone’s throw from Tomas Morato—that storied avenue of sizzling steaks, pulsing nightlife, and, let’s be honest, legendary traffic—I’ve long dreamed of a day when the street might finally breathe. And lo and behold, like an urban fairy godmother waving a traffic cone instead of a wand, Mayor Joy Belmonte has granted our wish: “Car-Free Tomas Morato Sundays,” every first Sunday of the month.
China drives sustainable growth by deepening reforms, opening-up

2 months ago | chinadailyhk.com | Wilson Flores

As the world’s second-largest economy, China faces an increasingly complex and unpredictable global environment. Trade tensions, supply chain disruptions, and domestic structural challenges continue to test its economic resilience. Yet, despite these headwinds, it is reassuring that Beijing remains steadfast in advancing deep economic reforms, expanding market access, and driving a new wave of sustainable growth.
China, Japan, and ROK rekindle the spirit of shared prosperity

2 months ago | chinadailyasia.com | Wilson Flores

In a world increasingly fractured by chaotic conflicts, narrow-minded protectionism, geopolitical uncertainty, and self-destructive rivalries, the recent trilateral meeting between the top diplomats of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in Tokyo offers a glimmer of hope — not just for Northeast Asia, but for the entire continent.