Core Insights - The article discusses the transformation of Shaolin Temple from a historical and cultural site into a commercialized entity, reflecting the changes in Chinese society and culture since the 1990s [1][2][7] - Matthew Polly's book "Shaolin Busy" provides a dual perspective on Shaolin monks, revealing both their internal world and the external cultural dynamics between China and the United States [1][2] Historical Context - Shaolin Temple was established in 495 AD and became significant due to the teachings of Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism, who is often associated with the development of Shaolin martial arts [3][4] - Throughout history, Shaolin monks played a role in military conflicts, gaining recognition and support from various dynasties, particularly during the Tang dynasty [4][5] Cultural Evolution - The commercialization of Shaolin Temple has led to the emergence of numerous martial arts schools, transforming the practice of martial arts from a spiritual pursuit to a more secular and commercial activity [2][7] - The influence of popular culture, particularly films like "Shaolin Temple," has contributed to a resurgence of interest in Shaolin martial arts, impacting both the temple's image and its economic viability [7][8] Personal Transformation - Matthew Polly's experience at Shaolin Temple highlights a personal journey of self-discovery and transformation through martial arts, contrasting with traditional narratives of martial arts as a path to enlightenment [8][14] - The narrative reflects a blend of Eastern and Western perspectives on personal growth, emphasizing the importance of discipline and focus in martial arts practice [9][14] Socioeconomic Observations - The article notes the socioeconomic challenges faced by Shaolin Temple and its surrounding community in the 1990s, including issues of exploitation and poverty [11][12] - Polly's observations reveal a complex interplay between cultural heritage and modern economic realities, illustrating the challenges of preserving tradition in a rapidly changing society [12][13]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant backlash against the game "Mingmo: Yuanshu Zhi Yu," highlighting the disconnect between player expectations and the game's actual performance, leading to a cultural and political discourse surrounding its release [5][15][40]. Group 1: Game Quality and Reception - Prior to its release, "Mingmo: Yuanshu Zhi Yu" received positive early reviews, with IGN and GS both scoring it 8, indicating a strong expectation from players [5]. - After 21 hours of gameplay, the game was deemed to have acceptable quality, with a solid map design and combat system that encourages diverse strategies [8][10]. - Despite the game’s quality, it faced a severe backlash on release day, resulting in a low approval rating of 19% due to various operational and narrative issues [16][17]. Group 2: Reasons for Backlash - The backlash stemmed from three main issues: mismatched rewards between deluxe and standard editions, a price drop in the Chinese market that angered players, and a narrative perceived as disrespectful to Han culture [17][18][19]. - The game was labeled as "Han traitor game" due to these perceived insults, leading to widespread criticism and personal attacks on content creators discussing the game [21][22]. Group 3: Cultural and Political Implications - The situation reflects a deeper cultural memory divide, where different groups project their sentiments onto the historical context of the Ming dynasty, turning it into a semantic minefield [26][27]. - The game's marketing strategy, which aimed to leverage the emotionally charged historical context, ultimately backfired, revealing the complexities of identity politics in contemporary discourse [29][30]. - The article suggests that the game's reception is not solely based on its quality but rather on how it interacts with sensitive cultural emotions, indicating a broader trend of products being scrutinized through the lens of ideological narratives [37][40].

Core Viewpoint - The Trump administration's immigration and education policies may lead to a potential loss of nearly $900 million in revenue for U.S. higher education institutions in the upcoming academic year, impacting not only their financial health but also the global education landscape and the international reputation of the U.S. [1][3] Group 1: Impact on U.S. Higher Education - International students are a significant source of revenue for U.S. colleges, contributing to tuition income and enhancing diversity and internationalization [3][4] - The Trump administration has tightened policies for foreign students, including restrictions on entry from certain countries and stricter visa scrutiny, which has led to a decline in international student enrollment [3][4] - The reliance on international students for both revenue and academic contributions highlights the vulnerability of U.S. colleges to these policy changes [4][6] Group 2: Broader Implications - The policies reflect deeper issues within the U.S. education system, including rising costs and stagnant domestic student numbers, which have diminished the competitiveness of U.S. higher education [6][9] - The potential loss of international students could lead to a global talent drain, with students seeking education in countries like Canada, Australia, and the UK instead [6][7] - The financial loss of $900 million may be just the tip of the iceberg, indicating a larger crisis in U.S. education and a shift in global talent mobility [7][9] Group 3: Globalization vs. Nationalism - Trump's policies illustrate the growing tension between globalization and nationalism, undermining the role of education as a bridge for cultural and knowledge exchange [9][10] - The decline in international student enrollment could hinder global knowledge sharing and collaboration, negatively affecting research and innovation [9][10] - U.S. higher education institutions must reassess their strategies to maintain global competitiveness while navigating the challenges posed by nationalist policies [10]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates a significant shift in Spanish public opinion, with a growing preference for China over the United States, marking a historic rejection of American influence [1] - The survey reveals that Spanish support for the U.S. has drastically decreased from 35% to 11%, while the perception of the U.S. as a potential threat has risen to 19% [1] - The negative sentiment towards the U.S. is largely attributed to the policies of former President Trump, which are viewed as detrimental to Spain's economic interests [1] Group 2 - Despite the declining support for the U.S., 85% of Spaniards still support remaining in NATO, indicating a strong commitment to collective defense [2] - There is a divided opinion on increasing defense spending, with 49% in favor and 51% against, suggesting a lack of consensus on military expenditure [2] - The Spanish Prime Minister has confirmed that military spending will be set at 2% of GDP, avoiding the need to increase it to 5% as previously discussed [2]

波兰总统安杰伊·杜达第二任期即将于8月6日结束，接替他的是同样持保守主义立场的卡罗尔·纳夫罗茨 基。在6月初举行的波兰大选中，纳夫罗茨基以独立候选人身份参选，成功当选。 由于纳罗夫茨基的竞选口号是"波兰第一、波兰优先"，与波兰的亲欧派总理、欧盟委员会前主席图斯克 的外交政策泾渭分明，且得到了议会第一大党法律与公正党的支持，国际舆论认为，波兰过去两年里总 统与总理较劲的局面不仅将延续，且恐将强化波兰的疑欧主义和民族主义外交色彩，在欧盟和北约内部 会因反对吸纳乌克兰而引发新的摩擦。 与此同时，这位"政坛新秀"本身的成长历程，也引发越来越多的关注。 从历史学者到"民族主义代言人" 纳夫罗茨基曾是埋头书斋的历史学者，典型的政治素人。1983年出生的他，2013年取得格但斯克大学历 史学博士学位，原本是研究战后记忆与民族认同的专家，后来逐步步入政坛。 2011年，纳夫罗茨基以地方议会主席的身份初涉政界，并在2017年至2021年间担任格但斯克第二次世界 大战博物馆的馆长，继而掌舵研究20世纪波兰历史问题的国家记忆研究院。 此外，纳夫罗茨基强调保障国家粮食安全的重要性，并呼吁尊重"波兰乡村的主权"。在他看来，波兰农 村不 ...

Core Insights - The conference titled "Rebuilding the Global: The Flow of Ideas Globally" was organized by Fudan University's Department of History and the Institute of Global History, focusing on understanding global order and the historical processes of ideas [1][3] Group Summaries Group A - The first panel discussed three specific studies on the global flow of ideas, emphasizing theoretical explorations within solid case studies [3][4] - Richard Reid explored African reform ideas in the 19th and 20th centuries, highlighting the entanglement and fusion of local and global thoughts [4] - Zhang Ke focused on travel writings between China and India at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, analyzing how these narratives reflect Chinese realities [4] Group B - The second panel addressed methodological issues in global intellectual history, with Timothy Baycroft discussing the complexities of nationalism as a constructed concept [5] - Yuan Shang provided a detailed academic history of global intellectual history, identifying three mainstream paradigms and their theoretical dilemmas [5] Group C - The third panel examined key issues in French intellectual history, including the political philosophy of Rousseau and the religious politics of 17th-century France [8] - Wang Yin analyzed the "Four Articles" of 1682, revealing the negotiation between royal authority and church tradition [8] - The discussions on Rousseau's concepts emphasized their dynamic characteristics rather than static interpretations [8] Group D - The fourth panel focused on the evolution of British political thought from the 17th to the 20th century, with Huang Tao reinterpreting Hobbes' theory of passions [9] - Li Haime's research on Voegelin's critique of Burke highlighted the reflections on conservative ideologies [9] - Guan Yiran traced the interdisciplinary journey of the concept of "division of labor," illustrating its influence across various fields [9] Group E - The fifth panel presented diverse studies on the restructuring of modern German thought, with Kubo Eisei focusing on the often-overlooked empirical paths of late Enlightenment thinkers [10] - The discussions also included the tensions between historical consciousness and national identity in 19th-century Germany [10] Group F - The sixth panel explored the tensions between socialism and national identity, with Xiong Yingzhe examining Robert Owen's vision of social reform as a means to achieve permanent peace [10] - Chen Yawen analyzed the debates within the French socialist movement regarding the concept of the nation [10] Group G - The final panel highlighted cross-civilizational dialogues, with Shang Zhaoqi discussing Maruyama Masao's theory of dignity, integrating Eastern and Western philosophical resources [12] - Li Hongtu's research on the formation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights revealed the tensions between Western-centric views and cultural diversity [13] Overall Conference Insights - The conference showcased the vitality and depth of global intellectual history research, revealing complex interactions and local adaptations of ideas [14] - It emphasized the need for nuanced methodologies that focus on contextual analysis and the positioning of intellectual subjects within historical structures [14]

【文/观察者网 熊超然】根据波兰国家选举委员会网站当地时间6月2日公布的统计结果，独立候选人卡 罗尔·纳夫罗茨基（Karol Nawrocki）赢得波兰总统选举，他赢得了50.89%的选票，与得票率为49.11%的 公民联盟候选人、华沙市长拉法尔·恰斯科夫斯基（Rafal Trzaskowski）展开了激烈竞争。 美联社当天报道指出，自两周前的首轮投票后，波兰国内的选情持续胶着，折射出这个北约与欧盟东翼 国家的深刻社会分裂。当地时间6月1日晚间公布的一项早期出口民调显示，恰斯科夫斯基一度即将胜 选，但几小时后更新的民调数据却逆转了局势。这一结果表明，在美国总统特朗普支持的纳夫罗茨基的 领导下，波兰有可能将转向更具民粹主义和民族主义色彩的发展道路。 现年42岁的纳夫罗茨基，既是一名历史学家，也是一名业余拳击手，此次选举作为独立候选人，却得到 了右翼反对党法律与正义党的支持。此外，纳夫罗茨基身上有"反俄"、"亲美"等印记，既表态将继续支 持乌克兰，但也毫不留情地批评乌克兰。分析人士认为，纳夫罗茨基担任总统后，波兰总理图斯克也将 在执政中遭遇挫折。 当地时间6月1日，波兰华沙，波兰总统候选人纳夫罗茨基对着支持者做出 ...

特朗普政府和右派政治团体指责学生运动为"反犹主义"，因此要"整顿"相关大学，要求这些学校打击 反犹主义、限制国际学生、取消DEI政策。 特朗普最有威力的武器就是取消联邦政府提供给大学的科研拨款。哥伦比亚大学是第一个投降的，但 声望最高的哈佛大学选择了强硬对抗。 本文来自微信公众号： 秦朔朋友圈 （ID：qspyq2015） ，作者：岳富涛，题图来自：AI生成 近期，特朗普政府与哈佛大学的冲突持续升级，宣布取消哈佛招收国际生的资格，要求6800名国际 生72小时内立即转学。哈佛就此向联邦法院起诉美国政府。 5月29日，联邦法院召开听证会。但戏剧性的是，就在听证会召开之前，美国移民和海关执法局代理 局长发布了一封信，给了哈佛30天的宽限期，哈佛可以在一个月内对政府撤销该认证的决定提出质 疑。特朗普本人也改口说，哈佛可以保留15%的国际学生比例。 在当天的听证会上，联邦法官艾莉森·伯罗斯 （Allison Burroughs） 表示计划发布初步禁令，禁止特 朗普政府在未遵循法定程序的情况下撤销哈佛大学的学生和交流访问者项目 （SEVP） 认证。她强 调："我确实认为需要发布命令。它不需要过于严厉，但我希望确保现状不 ...