The current world order and the international future trajectory

China’s dynastic cycle is often said to last about three centuries; dynastic transitions are, in essence, transitions among ruling interest groups. Yet why have Western and European interest groups remained enduringly dominant? The rise and fall of any society or nation ultimately hinges on its ruling interest group. In late imperial China, the ruling group expanded dramatically in size, consuming excessive resources and thereby depriving the lower strata of basic means of survival—inevitably triggering dynastic collapse. In contrast, Anglo-Saxon and Jewish financial clans in Europe and America have maintained stability largely because they emphasize lineage and practice consanguineous marriage, resulting in relatively low fertility rates and a consistently small, tightly controlled elite cohort. Moreover, they place strong emphasis on education and the systematic cultivation of successors—ensuring sustained high-level commercial acumen and effective stewardship across generations. VIII. World-Famous Financial Conglomerates 1. The Rothschild Family The Rothschild family is today the most renowned and oldest financial conglomerate globally. This Jewish-origin dynasty ranks among Europe’s most influential financial lineages in history, famed for its transnational banking operations, political clout, and extraordinary wealth accumulation. Its business interests span virtually every highly profitable sector imaginable—including consumer goods, food and beverage, entertainment, film, digital media, and more. Its influence extends into nearly every country, including China; indeed, many everyday products and services we use bear subtle or direct links to this family. Its estimated wealth stands at $50 trillion—exceeding the GDP of the United States—and grants it the capacity to easily destabilize entire nations or replace national leaders. 2. State Street, BlackRock, and Vanguard State Street, BlackRock, and Vanguard constitute the three most influential institutions in global financial markets—commonly dubbed the “Big Three” or “BVS.” As leading U.S. investment firms, their collectively managed assets amount to approximately $20 trillion—a figure surpassing China’s GDP. (Note: This is a rough estimate; their true total wealth remains incalculable, as they continuously reinvest through portfolio companies, holding stakes in countless enterprises across all sectors. Their investments cover virtually the entire market—from Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, Tesla, Meta (Facebook), TSMC, Samsung, Toyota, Lenovo, and Alibaba, to name just a few.) Crucially, their investment strategy goes beyond passive profit-making: they acquire equity stakes to retain operational influence and actively participate in corporate governance. For instance, ultimate decision-making power at Samsung Group may rest less with Lee Jae-yong than with major U.S. institutional investors holding substantial shares. 3. Other Notable Conglomerates Other globally prominent financial conglomerates include the Rockefeller Group, the Morgan Group, Berkshire Hathaway, the DuPont Group, South Korea’s Samsung Group, and Japan’s six major keiretsu (Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Sumitomo, Mizuho, Sanwa, and Dai-Ichi Kangyo). In today’s era of peace, the real power brokers in capitalist countries are these financial oligarchs. They control the majority of national resources. While the president serves as head of state and oversees administrative execution, major policy decisions typically require negotiation with—and often deference to—the interest groups dominated by these financial elites. Many presidential decisions, in fact, primarily serve the interests of these oligarchic entities.

DuPont, panic continues—sell, sell, sell

Additionally, DowDuPont intends to divest its joint venture DuPont Teijin Films, one of the world’s largest polyester film producers. A company spokesperson told Plastics News that DowDuPont announced in October 2017 its plan to sell DuPont Teijin Films to Indorama Ventures—but as of now, the transaction remains incomplete. In May 2019, Marc Doyle, CEO of DowDuPont, stated during an earnings call that the company planned to transfer six business units—including photovoltaics and advanced materials, biomaterials, clean technology solutions, the Hemlock Semiconductor Group joint venture, and the DuPont Teijin Films joint venture—to a newly established non-core division, with potential divestiture under consideration. On May 22, in response to reports about the possible sale of its photovoltaic business, DowDuPont told reporters from China Business News that it is currently implementing customized strategic planning across multiple business units to maximize their value and ensure long-term sustainable development—including DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions. Amid falling solar power costs, the company remains optimistic about the photovoltaic industry and pledges continued investment in renewable energy through collaborative innovation. News of DowDuPont’s potential photovoltaic divestiture is not new: related rumors first surfaced as early as 2018. Some industry insiders believe DowDuPont is considering selling its photovoltaic business due to intensifying market competition, which has eroded profitability. According to other insiders, DowDuPont’s photovoltaic business has weakened in recent years under dual pressures of sluggish demand and fierce competition. Its adherence to a ‘dual-high’ (high-tech, high-price) value proposition increasingly fails to meet end-users’ cost sensitivity. Meanwhile, leadership changes within DowDuPont’s U.S. photovoltaic division have triggered organizational restructuring—making outright divestiture unlikely in the near term, though still technically possible. In December 2014, DuPont High Performance Polymers signed an agreement to sell its Neoprene chloroprene rubber business to Denka Performance Elastomer LLC. The deal was expected to close in the first half of 2015, pending regulatory approvals. DuPont declined to disclose financial details. DuPont stated that approximately 235 employees in the U.S. would be affected by the transaction. The company’s North American Neoprene production facility is located in Louisiana.

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