Tiananmen Square? Don’t mention it
As always the Chinese authorities cracked down on public commemorations of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, which occurred 34 years ago last
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China’s strong-arming won’t work in Marcos’ Philippines
Authors: Jenny Balboa, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and Hosei University, and Shinji Takenaka, Japan Center for Economic Research Despite
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Chinese fans welcome ‘Comrade Musk’ as Tesla chief completes whistlestop tour
Lavish meals, gushing praise and memes about “Comrade Musk” — China showered the Tesla CEO with admiration during his whistlestop tour of the
Stopping the scroll: Vietnam threatens TikTok ban
On the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, Phuong sees nothing worth scrolling for on TikTok. “It is an addictive app with bullshit, spam, fake news
Homeowners Trapped In Unsellable Properties, Forced To Accept Horribly Reduced Price
A report from the Real Deal on Texas. “The median sales price in the area was $466,705 last month, down 15 percent from $550,000 in April 2022, the
Beijing calls on cloud providers to support AI firms
As large language models from Western tech firms show the potential to disrupt everything from marketing to teaching to coding, China is rushing to
Russia Launches A Major Air Attack on Kyiv
Moscow launched a nighttime attack combined with Russian missiles launched from the air, sea, and land in an apparent attempt to overwhelm
U.S. Downfall: De-Dollarization Efforts Ramping Up
Many major global economies are shifting away from the United States dollar and the clues are there for those who know where to look. The U.S. empire
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Stories from the street
His passion for street photography is evident in each and every one of his colourful, life-affirming photos: with a keen eye for interpersonal
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Getting left behind
Amber of (Inner) Mongolia 24. That's the number of countries and territories (not including Taiwan and the U.S., the two countries of which
While Sellers Might Be Hesitant To Accept A Below-List Price Offer, It Doesn’t Mean They Aren’t Open To Negotiating
A report from the Idaho Statesman. “There were 373 total sales in Canyon County last month, 25% lower than they were this time last year. The
The Trouble With Taiwan
Taiwan is a country, but not many other states recognize it as such. Only 13 countries maintain diplomatic relations with the island nation. These
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Russia looks East to trade
Author: Oleg Yanovsky, MGIMO On 31 March 2023, Russia published its new Foreign Policy Concept. Rapid growth in Asia has fuelled Russia’s drift
Billionaire Warns That The U.S. & China Are “On The Brink Of WAR”
Ray Dalio, a billionaire, and Chinese investor says that the United States and China are “beyond the ability to talk”, which has pushed both
A Bellwether For The Value Destruction
A report from CBS News. “First Republic Bank’s stock price continued to plunge Wednesday. After shedding half their value on Tuesday, First