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Again: NO credible evidence that #SARSCoV2 #COVID19 originated in a laboratory: cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/scien… nature.com/articles/d4158… theconversation.com/the-covid-lab-… science.org/content/articl… pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

The 20th Century political philosopher, Hannah Arendt, detailed the descent of such individuals in her 1950 book

This is what happens to a person when they throw away their library card, stop reading books, and depend entirely on conspiracy podcasts to tell them what to think and write. All critical thinking vanishes. Authoritarian and Communist regimes thrive on such people…

"Vehicles that aren't supposed to be there".

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He’s lying. He has to allow Chinese students in and give our farmland to China because Miriam Adelson wants to operate casinos in China and this is what China asked for in exchange.

Billionaire Kevin O’Leary says the US has to build these massive data centers to compete with China but it is a big lie. The US already has 5,381 data centers which is 12 times more than China’s 449. In fact, the US has more data centers than nearly every other nation combined.

twitter is following jensen huangs trip to china like its speed but for people who love crypto

Part II The same pattern applies to tariffs. Recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun categorically stated that China and the United States are not engaged in any consultations or negotiations on tariffs, directly contradicting claims by Trump’s advisors that a round of mutual tariff cuts was already advancing. In this specific case, the Chinese may be deliberately managing the domestic narrative. The government does not want to appear as if it is negotiating under duress or begging for tariff reductions. By denying that talks are underway, Beijing signals that it is fully prepared for a trade war if necessary. This is an old Oriental diplomatic tactic, also seen with Iran. By denying that negotiations are advanced, China forces Trump’s negotiators to offer real concessions in exchange for a formal announcement. If Beijing admitted the deal was nearly done, it would lose bargaining power in the final stages. On Taiwan and Iran, the disconnect is even clearer. Trump claimed that Xi Jinping had agreed not to supply military equipment to Iran and to help achieve peace in the Middle East. This was firmly rebuffed by Beijing, which reiterated its support for Iran’s national sovereignty and stated that an end to the conflict is necessary, but without committing to Washington’s demands to isolate Tehran. On Taiwan, Xi Jinping was emphatic: the issue is a red line and there will be no concessions. He denied any flexibility in exchange for commercial deals. The tone from the Chinese side does not rule out any measures regarding Taiwan. here’s going to be progress at the summit, but Trump’s staff is acting desperate to push out agreements that aren't even concrete yet. Yet Trump is genuinely interested in what kind of deal he can strike with Xi to force Iran to accept American and Israeli terms. This is a Herculean task, and Xi will not yield easily. The Chinese are under pressure from Gulf countries to lean on Iran, but what does China gain if weakening Iran only strengthens American influence in the Gulf? So far, GCC countries have shown no signs that they will actually close U.S. bases, something that could signal a real shift to Beijing. Like the Russians, the Chinese have learned to walk a tightrope in the Middle East, maintaining partnerships with both Iran and the Gulf states, as well as Pakistan. They have no interest in changing this balance to benefit Washington. While Trump talks with Xi, he and Netanyahu continue other lines of action, and Xi knows this perfectly well. Beijing continues to allow the flow of components to Iran. This crisis is still far from over. We will see new chapters very, very soon, with both Xi and Putin acting behind the scenes in relation to Iran. Note: The expression often used by Xi, 'the East is rising and the West is declining,' was commented on by Trump in a post where the American president claimed that Xi considered the U.S. a 'nation in decline' due to the previous administration's policies (Biden). He added that now, under his new management, Xi is supposedly 'impressed' with the American recovery. Just between us, Trump proved Xi right when he rebutted the Chinese statement in such a superficial way, failing to understand that the Chinese are referring to an entire era that goes far beyond economics.

Trump’s Visit Tries to Turn Nothing into a Political Asset There was much talk that President Trump hoped to resolve the war in Iran before traveling to China. In reality, he is now going to China with the main mission of resolving the war in Iran. This is an almost impossible mission. Xi Jinping remains very calm: China still has robust oil stockpiles for at least 100 days. The situation is even more comfortable regarding jet fuel, where China has gained additional bargaining power by controlling its exports, unlike Europe and the rest of Asia, which are facing severe shortages. Xi is watching from the sidelines as the messy war orchestrated by Trump and Netanyahu unfolds. I do not believe he will lift a finger to help unless he receives very significant benefits in return. Granting major concessions to Xi, however, would represent another defeat for Trump, just as offering benefits to Iran in any peace deal would be. The American president is now caught in his own web, with very few options left, especially as the pressure mounts to return from China with tangible results. The White House’s strategy has been to transform speculation into political victories. For example, Trump announced that China had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft. Earlier signals had discussed a potential deal for up to 500 planes, but the number announced by the American side during the summit was 200 jets, in a contract with the potential to reach tens of billions of dollars at list prices. However, unlike the White House, China’s Ministry of Commerce and the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) made no mention of the figure 200 aircraft. In their official statements, they used generic language such as “we agreed to expand cooperation in the civil aviation sector based on market demand.” They added that “specific details of commercial cooperation should be handled by the companies involved in accordance with market rules.” This was a cold shower on the narrative that the deal had already been sealed by the governments. Similarly, Trump announced purchases of 20 million tons of soybeans, but China’s Ministry of Commerce only stated that both sides had agreed to “expand agricultural trade,” without citing numbers or specific timelines. Beijing has not yet officially confirmed the details of this commitment, treating it more as a long-term goal than a finalized contract. Regarding semiconductors and export licenses, the U.S. claimed that China would issue “general licenses” for the export of minerals such as gallium and germanium. In reality, Beijing only agreed to temporarily suspend certain restrictions for one year, while keeping the control regime fully intact and ready to be reactivated if U.S. sanctions on Chinese chips are not eased. Full article: open.substack.com/pub/global21/p…

Trump has a long wishlist of things he wants from China: help with the Strait of Hormuz and Iran, buy soybeans n things, DEALS, fentenyl, recipriocal visit timed for good headlines for November elections.. Xi's list is a lot shorter. Butt out on Taiwan. Oh, and work together to find a way out of Thucydides' Trap.

When you live in Arkansas a pull up to the pump to get gas and watch a man who’s screaming and yelling at his wife & acting aggressively. Then when he sees you watching him he freaks out on you too.If this happens in a public setting just imagine what goes on at home.

Okay, hear me out. We isolate the part of these viruses that makes people sick, from that part that makes them go on Phileas Fogg world tours within days of exposure. Sell that to the travel industry in a pill to fund the cost of developing a vaccine.

If I get the sudden urge to buy a crop-dusting drone and use the reservoir as a spittoon, I'm just going to assume I'm infected with something and throw myself down a flight of stairs for the good of humanity.

Oh damn China’s President Xi Jing ping shook hands with all of Trump’s cabinet members and shook his head till he got to Stephen Miller where he shook his hand while staring him down for awhile like he was trying to figure out what he was in the presence of. (pure Evil).

After a night filled with fear and terror… Thank God, we are still alive here in Gaza. Every day, we live between bombardment, fear, and uncertainty, not knowing what the next morning may bring. Please, don’t stop praying for us, and do not stop speaking about Gaza. Rafif’s family is still alive… still holding on to hope despite everything. 💔🇵🇸

@EYakoby A screenshot of a translation of an opinion piece hidden behind a paywall (21news.be/le-procureur-d…) which links to an interview clip (zeteo.com/p/karim-khan-u…) in which he said no such thing. All you freaks ever do is lie.