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US will deploy THOUSANDS of troops in Australia amid China tensions
US will deploy THOUSANDS of troops in Australia amid China tensions
US Army servicemen will be deployed in the Northern Territory for the first time. Comes after Peter Dutton warned war with China is possible and Australia country should prepare
·dailymail.co.uk·
US will deploy THOUSANDS of troops in Australia amid China tensions
Could Putin actually fall?
Could Putin actually fall?
What history teaches us about how autocrats lose power — and how Putin might hang on.
·vox.com·
Could Putin actually fall?
We Have Reached a Hinge of History
We Have Reached a Hinge of History
Out of the righteous rage of this moment, perhaps a new world can be born.
·theatlantic.com·
We Have Reached a Hinge of History
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
Perhaps the Ukraine crisis has saved the West from its pettiness and division. But the bigger picture is far more depressing.
·theatlantic.com·
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
Evergrande: the end of China's property boom | FT Film
Evergrande: the end of China's property boom | FT Film
The rapid expansion of China's property sector was powered by a great migration from the farms to the cities - and built on cheap credit. The FT tells the story of Evergrande, the most indebted property developer in the world, which now stands on the brink of collapse. It's a story that changes the outlook for China's position as the locomotive of global economic growth. But is this China's Lehman Brothers moment? Read more at https://on.ft.com/3tNHO0j #Evergrande #property #China #EvergrandeGroup #Housemarket, #propertymarket #propertyboom #Asia #investinginAsia #investment, #HongKong #business #realestate #residentialproperty #migration #Chinaeconomy #Chinagrowthmodel #financialcrisis #LehmanBrothers #growth #globalgrowth #Greengrowth #factories #factoryworkers #HuiKaYan #bonds #debt #borrowing #bondmarket #finance #Markets See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1 trial: https://subs.ft.com/spa3_trial?segmentId=3d4ba81b-96bb-cef0-9ece-29efd6ef2132. ► Check out our Community tab for more stories on the economy. ► Listen to our podcasts: https://www.ft.com/podcasts ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialtimes'
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Evergrande: the end of China's property boom | FT Film
The Weakness of the Despot
The Weakness of the Despot
An expert on Stalin discusses Putin, Russia, and the West.
·newyorker.com·
The Weakness of the Despot
China warns of 'worst consequences' for any country that supports Taiwan militarily
China warns of 'worst consequences' for any country that supports Taiwan militarily
Any country supporting Taiwan militarily would face the "worst consequences," China's government warned Saturday, adding that "no one and no force" would be able to stop the Communist Party if it took action against the island country, according to a report.
·foxnews.com·
China warns of 'worst consequences' for any country that supports Taiwan militarily
The Chips are Down
The Chips are Down
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would crater American tech dominance and military readiness.
·americanmind.org·
The Chips are Down
Is Russia becoming a dictatorship? | The Spectator
Is Russia becoming a dictatorship? | The Spectator
Is Russia heading for dictatorship? Some would think it is already there, but even today there are still some remnants of a civil society and constitutionalism. It is harder to believe they will last for long though. For a long time, Vladimir Putin’s regime was something of a post-modern authoritar...
·spectator.co.uk·
Is Russia becoming a dictatorship? | The Spectator
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
North Korea used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system in two recent launches, and appears to be restoring some tunnels at its shuttered nuclear test site, U.S. and South Korean officials said on Friday.
·reuters.com·
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site
Chinese Children Call for Nuclear WAR!
Chinese Children Call for Nuclear WAR!
That's Right, Primary and Middle school Children in China want Russia to eliminate Ukraine... For a deeper dive into China's Propaganda influence and soft power, watch our liveshow ADVPodcasts: https://www.youtube.com/advpodcasts Support Sasha and I on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/serpentza Bitcoin - bc1qxfjp2t6x5dpslv59u0jl89m6k643hcn8h2jsvp Ethereum - 0x6Da150a2A8529110017Ed4db68B3dF0084900280 Paypal: https://paypal.me/serpentza DOCUMENTARY LINKS: Conquering Southern China: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/conqueringsouthernchina Conquering Northern China: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/conqueringnorthernchina Stay Awesome China (my new documentary): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/stayawesomechina For Motorcycle adventures around the world, and a talk-show on two wheels go to ADVChina every Monday 1pm EST https://www.youtube.com/advchina For a realistic perspective on China and world travel from an American father and a Chinese mother with two half-Chinese daughters go to Laowhy86 every Wednesday 1pm EST https://youtu.be/mErixa-YIJE For a no-nonsense on the street look at Chinese culture and beyond from China's original YouTuber, join SerpentZA on Friday at 1pm EST https://www.youtube.com/serpentza Join me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/winstoninchina Twitter: @serpentza Instagram: serpent_za
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Chinese Children Call for Nuclear WAR!
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
Perhaps the Ukraine crisis has saved the West from its pettiness and division. But the bigger picture is far more depressing.
·theatlantic.com·
For the West, the Worst Is Yet to Come
The New Great Game
The New Great Game
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine will be remembered as one of the great crimes of the 21st century. The ensuing humanitarian crisis has already caused more than two million refugees to flee their homeland. With the imposition of sanctions, policymakers will have to weigh their political options as a
·quillette.com·
The New Great Game