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@SpencerGuard @Reuters So Japan starts ocean floor mining. Then the US approves and prepares to do the same..... but when it's China.... it's preparing for war.... Come on, John.

China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S. @Reuters That can't be good. reuters.com/investigations… China is conducting a vast undersea mapping and monitoring operation across the Pacific, Indian and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of marine conditions that naval experts say would be crucial for waging submarine warfare against the United States and its allies.

@fbermingham Sad to see trade blocking actions applied in the renewables market.

Interesting in light of industrial accelerator act and UK lobbying to access EU subsidies - cutting Chinese firms out of wind network probably not a bad start if they are trying to appeal to securocrats in Brussels... The Brussels Effect is dead - long live the Brussels Effect!

Wow - the UK government has blocked a wind farm factory to be built by China's Ming Yang in the Scottish Highlands on security grounds. On the same day it backed Scottish "nacelle and hub" factory plans being brought forward by Danish manufacturer Vestas

@ThinkChinaSG I enjoyed Prof. Tao's article. I am puzzled why China does not respond to US tariffs with a China imposed duty on impacted exports. It appears that the US consumer is willing to pay more for the product, and I would think China firms would want to capture that margin.

... China — along with other major surplus economies such as Vietnam, Japan and Germany — could still face targeted measures. - Prof Tao Zhigang, #CKGSB tinyurl.com/zzmdr26v #Tariffs #US #China #ThinkChina

@wendyleutert @TheChinaJournal @CambridgeUP @CUP_PoliSci This was a great work. It is still at the top of my list as it is so data-rich.. It is a slow read. Tnanks, Wendy. This is very helpful.

Many thanks to Jessica Teets for reviewing my book 'China's State-Owned Enterprises: Leadership, Reform, and Internationalization' in @TheChinaJournal &for such thoughtful engagement with its ideas & directions for future research @CambridgeUP @CUP_PoliSci tinyurl.com/4792uzxx

@BrunoTertrais Didn't he miss the Western Culture opportunity in his marriage? And he has mixed race kids? I am old enough to remember when that was illegal in several states.

The moral depravation of this administration is beyond repair

@MaxBlumenthal Let's not forget the removal of Doctors Without Borders from Gaza. These people are cruel. They need to leave the Middle East arena.

Israel just attempted to assassinate the great Steve Sweeney while he was reporting from Southern Lebanon Relieved to hear Steve is recovering The terrorist regime that has murdered hundreds of journalists over 2-3 years will never recover from this

@TheRealThelmaJ1 SS Arizona survivors and their families still remember... but Trump doesn't. He, his father and grandfather never served....

When you need Japan's help probably not the greatest time to be making Pearl Harbor jokes

@Uncommonsince76 It's time for Israel to move from the Middle East. They are not good neighbors.... and as for Gaza..... What did you expect when you blocked them from importing construction equipment, cement and building materials. Here in the US we would revolt under such circumstances.

Daniel Davis- “Is Iran really the sworn enemy of western values?” John Mearsheimer - “No. The greatest threat to western values at this point in time is Israel.”

@sentdefender How embarrassing it is to be a US citizen today. Thanks, Pete!

According to U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the U.S. has struck over 7,000 targets during ongoing joint U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran.

@jeremyslevin @fire_starter457 Perhaps they will soon find Hamas in New Jersey.

Only 13% of Democrats view Israel favorably. So AIPAC: - Created shell super PACs to mask their identity - Smeared progressives from the left - Still lost half their races Then claimed: “Being pro-Israel is good policy—and good politics.”

@vshih2 Nice to see China at least holding somebody accountable. What say you Victor?

Eh on top of all the cuts that had happened already? 下一步是…带顾客去吃碗牛肉面？

@dunne_insights @NikkeiAsia At least in any US allied jurisdiction....

Playing an away game is tough. BYD says it 'can't compete' in Japan with EV subsidy gap asia.nikkei.com/business/autom… via @NikkeiAsia

@JChengWSJ @ZichenWanghere Chinese FDI in US assets is too risky.

.@ZichenWanghere: “The United States is comfortable with economic ties that deepen Chinese reliance on U.S. supply—yet far less willing to tolerate even tightly constrained forms of Chinese participation in the U.S. economy.” pekingnology.com/p/op-ed-in-for…

@kyleichan CA market size should limit # of participants. Otherwise, CA's electric 'reform and opening up' will not be positive. If all can enter, none will have the penetration to support a robust aftermarket. Note, Kyle, Carney visited Chery in Wuhu. And BYD has its Newmarket ops.

“Chinese automakers are moving fast. Three companies — BYD, Chery Automobile and Geely Holding — are preparing to sell in Canada as soon as this year, according to Automotive News.” politico.com/news/2026/03/1…

@stephen_richer @cameron_arcand For Canada, and perhaps Greenland if they beg....

@cameron_arcand Sorry. What does that mean? For DC? Puerto Rico?

Trump posts “STATEHOOD”

@pstAsiatech Perhaps the Gulf States should remove US bases from their territories and the US/Israeli bombardment of Iran should cease. The focus on China in this piece is not well-placed. This is not their conflict. They are not the aggressor.

Can China still maintain good relations with Gulf states and Iran as fighting escalates? Iranian strikes on neighbouring states in response to US and Israeli attacks highlight how difficult Beijing’s balancing act has become scmp.com/news/china/dip…

@JChengWSJ @JohnDelury Even if today's pivot changes... with a tweet it will change tomorrow. So goes the darter fish Trump!

.@JohnDelury: “Are we witnessing the end of the Pivot to Asia?…Trump’s desire to delay his China trip sends a clear message to the region that Washington has a serious bandwidth problem.” johndelury.substack.com/p/good-at-star…

@fbermingham @Aligarciaherrer Nice work by García-Herrero and very data rich. Thanks for the referral!

Interesting @Aligarciaherrer post - main threat to China of Iran war: "it could retard consumption globally, with obvious consequences for China exports" Potential shock to EU economy could also be a shock to China as it "absorbs 15% of China's exports" bruegel.org/analysis/what-…

@Reuters Not a problem for the EV owner! Let it rise....

Trading Day: Oil back above $100... and so? reut.rs/4lAOdXb reut.rs/4lAOdXb

@commiepommie At least our Aussie friends got the news on rooftop solar! EVs are coming along..... and those new BYD Blade-2 models will do just the trick.... or..... Perhaps they are MAGA and love Trump?

The latest from Australia: Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year. I find it funny, because I've been talking about the benefit of EVs for years and was shot down by so many Aussies who were completely incapable of imagining the future. This was the result of the media doing a fantastic job of messing with the minds of the Australian people and also the failings of a government that brought in a tax for driving an EV. They did everything possible to keep people reliant on gas guzzlers. Yet, here we are. It has taken a war for Australia to see the light. How crazy is that? I live in China, a country that is leading the way in EV technology. It has accelerated so fast, installing top notch infrastructure nationwide and China is a nation Australia could and should learn from. Now stop complaining, go get yourself an EVs and start shunning those who continue to drive their V6 and V8 ICE cars. You know, those hoons who continue doing burnouts on your streets. theguardian.com/environment/20…