Contemporary China, Japan, and South Korea exhibit a fierce competitive landscape in the export of popular literature (such as web novels, manga/manhwa, and Webtoons), while also engaging in a degree of cooperation. This cultural export is not merely an economic activity but also involves soft power competition, influenced by globalization, digital platforms, and geopolitics. The following analysis is based on the performance of the three countries in the global market: Japan dominates with traditional manga, Korea innovates through Webtoons (vertical-scrolling digital comics), and China is rapidly rising with web novels and science fiction literature.
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Tom Corley spent five years conducting research on the daily activities of 233 self-made rich individuals and 128 poor individuals. He discovered that the significant differences between the rich and the poor lie in their daily habits (Figures 3 & 4). Here, I would like to make a joke. The 30 habits mentioned in this book are a bit too general. Before, I read another book co-authored by them and it even mentioned very specific habits, such as 76% of the interviewed rich people floss their teeth every day, they don't watch TV, and listen to podcasts or non-fiction audiobooks while driving, etc. It's quite puzzling why this book doesn't mention specific habits.
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I recommend that friends like me who have little knowledge of European history start reading from "The Medieval History of Europe". For those who want to know about Ukraine, "The Door of Europe" is a must-read. By looking at the current world situation through history, you will gain different insights. ~Many thick books. Given the tense situation between Russia and Ukraine now, it's not easy to give up reading them when you see them. Among thick books, "The Dance of Natasha" is the top choice.
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