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On The Radar
The Philippines buys radar systems from Japan. Why the deal is a significant landmark.
End Of An Era: Japan’s Abe Quits
Once again, don’t believe facile Western media: he changed Japan and the region for the better
War Games: Could China Take Taiwan?
The scary answer is new information suggests China has a plan the US and Taiwan can’t match.
How China Undermines Democracy: Part 8
America’s corporate media take millions in ad dollars from China — a country behind closed doors they compare to Nazi Germany.
The mega corporations that own them have all made tens of billions off America’s failed China policies.
Taiwan’s Treason Problem
Three former KMT legislative aides stand accused of spying for China.
Traitors selling out for China’s cash are a problem everywhere, but in Taiwan, it’s an existential threat.
Telling Lai
After saying its draconian national security law would only target violent offenders, China arrests Jimmy Lai, publisher of Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy newspaper.
Proving once again you can’t trust anything the Chinese Communist Party says.
Part 7: How China Undermines Democracy
Why does Hollywood hate Donald Trump?
Because he threatens the lucrative business of making movies that cater to the values of China rather than Middle America.
Indian and Chinese Oil Buys
What do they tell us about shifting global alliances at the start of a new Cold War?
South Korea and Japan: Forever 1920
America’s two “indispensable allies” in East Asia again focus on each other rather than China.
Part 6: How China Undermines Democracy
Elite politicians outside America are also bought and paid for by China.
The damage done to their countries’ interests may be even worse.
Beijing’s Dam Troubles
As torrential rains wreak havoc across China, experts warn the world’s largest dam could collapse at Three Gorges.
Part 5: How China Undermines Democracy
After the Tienanmen Massacre, American politicians normalized the Butchers of Beijing for cash.
No one more than Joe Biden - the man who wants to be the next President.
Sea Change: Trump Gets Tough On South China Sea
But would Joe Biden, Beijing’s best friend in DC, continue it?
That’s the dilemma for countries in the region.
Rock The Karabakh
Russia and Turkey usually downplay clashes between Christian Armenia and Muslim Azerbaijan. What could make this time different?
Part 4: How China Undermines Democracy
Western “academics” normalized the Butchers of Beijing after Tienanmen Square for cash. Now they’re letting the People’s Republic dictate how China is taught on campus.
Protesting Putin
The New York Times is pretty sure it’s a threat to the regime. What’s the reality?
Turkey Shoot
China’s hunt for bargains eases Turkey’s foreign reserves crisis. But is it a very mixed blessing?