John Mueller (2023-12-30). Remember when Japan was going to take over the world? responsiblestatecraft.org

The most important security issue for the United States, the contest/competition/rivalry with China, may soon fade away.The plausibility of this proposition is enhanced if we take as a parallel not the rivalry with the USSR during the Cold War, but the one that smoked through the 1980s and early 1990s when Japan appeared to be becoming "Number One." The rather benign ending of that rivalry may have something to say about what will happen as China slides into what many suggest will be a lengthy period of slow growth or even stagnation.In both cases, the perceived threats have been primarily economic.<...

Editor (2023-12-30). Dec 30, 2023. sitrepworld.info Tchaikovsky — Marche Slave Do You Dare Even Look? — Forecast 2024, by James Howard Kunstler Humanity's Shared Future: Part of China's Effort, by Karl Sanchez Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch, by Jessica Genauer Israel's Genocide Betrays the Holocaust, by Chris Hedges Israel announces its Gaza endgame: Ethnic cleansing as 'humanitarianism,' by Mitchell Plitnick Israel Says It's Anti-Semitic To Invoke The Genocide Convention Over Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone 'Israel Aims to Destroy Palestinians' — South Africa Escalates at ICJ Israel &…

Brandy Johnson Owen (2023-12-31). Cenk Uyger: Stop Talking About Gaza. dissidentvoice.org On December 21, Piers Morgan hosted a debate on Palestine between British neoconservative and anti-immigrant activist Douglas Murray and The Young Turks founder Cenk Uygur. Morgan has been hosting several debates and one on one discussions on Israel/Palestine. He's had great guests such as Norman Finkelstein, Cornel West, and Dr Gabor Mate arguing against the …

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Ministry announces sanctions on U.S. firm, individuals. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that it will sanction a United States company and two individuals as a countermeasure to sanctions the US has imposed on Chinese officials and companies over so-called human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

Editor (2023-12-27). Dec 27, 2023. sitrepworld.info Going home — Mark Knopfler The End of War? by Bill Astore Russia — China Are on a Roll, by Pepe Escobar Craig Murray: What We've Learned in 2023 Are Four World Takeover Conspiracies Hiding in Plain Sight? Kevin Barrett, Peter Myers Netanyahu Advocates Ethnically Cleansing Palestinians of Gaza: Believe him, by Juan Cole Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing 250 Palestinians in 24 hours Palestine Solidarity Crackdown: Challenges in the US & Europe, by Layla Kattermann, Diala Shamas This Can't Be Another Instance Of Genocide ‚Ää— ‚ÄäIsrael Bel…

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-26). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Moro — Dec 24, 2023 | In their charm offensive in Africa, the Zionists exploit the image they want to sell around the world of being the legitimate representatives of the Jewish people. | Africa and the "Holy War" against Islam | Since its inception, "Israel" has sought allies and clients in Africa, as in the rest of the world. In 2017, it planned to hold an "Israel"-Africa summit in Togo, along the lines of summits in Europe, the US, Russia or China. "Israel" trumpeted that Netanyahu would meet with '25 African leaders', but in the end, the summit never took place because African leaders did not con…

Staff (2023-12-25). Newsclick's HR head turns government approver in UAPA case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said. Chakravarty moved the application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last …

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

WSWS (2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

WSWS (2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

Rania Khalek (2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…

Staff (2023-12-21). Headlines for December 21, 2023. democracynow.org Death Toll Tops 20,000 as Northern Gaza's Last Functioning Hospital Fails Under Israeli Onslaught, U.N. Says Israeli Troops Summarily Executed Palestinians in Gaza City, 3-Day-Old Infant Pulled from Rubble of Rafah Home Flattened in Israeli Strike, France Renews Call for Ceasefire, U.S. Continues to Reject It, as UNSC Vote Delayed for 3rd Time, "It Will Lead to Greater Human Suffering": France, EU Impose Harsh New Restrictions on Migrants, Texas Gov. Flies 120 Migrants to Chicago Amid Ongoing Weaponization of Immigration by GOP, NBC News: Xi Jinping Told Biden China Will Force Reunification of T…

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-18). US Increasing Military Exercises With Allies Near China. news.antiwar.com The US is increasing military exercises with its allies in the Asia Pacific that are meant as a message to China, the commander of the US Navy's Japan-based Seventh Fleet told The Washington Times. Vice Adm. Karl O. Thomas said the stepped-up exercises were meant to "deter" China, but tensions have only increased in the …

ecns.cn (2023-12-17). Wild animals in NW China's Xinjiang roam in snow. ecns.cn Altun Mountain National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region recently embraced widespread snowfall, with herds of Tibetan antelopes, Tibetan wild asses, rock goats, and other rare wildlife roaming in the snow. "ÄÄ…