Growing up in Taiwan, I learned about papermaking, the Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, World War II, and the Cold War through textbooks.

But what truly fascinates me are the financial crises that have shaped the modern world.

From the Great Depression of 1929, the Oil Crisis of 1973, the Asian Financial Crisis of 1997, and the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, to the recent pandemic shock and inflation wave — each has redefined how societies operate and how people place their trust.

History always repeats itself, and every time, we believe this time is different.