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Disaster relief — a key mission of the
#PLA
. A big thank-you to our men and women in uniform.
@UNPeacekeeping
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Chinese diplomat Ho Feng-shan saved thousands of Jews from
#Holocaust
by issuing visas that helped them escape from Austria to Shanghai in 1938-39. For the Chinese, it’s never about taking the side of this country or that. It is about taking the side of humanity.
#VisaForLife
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“Emancipate the Mind, Seek Truth from Facts, and Unite as One in Looking to the Future.” This oft-quoted line from the landmark CPC meeting held 45 years ago helped bring about sea change in China.
#TodayInHistory
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Some of Zbigniew Brzezinski’s words from a 2002 interview on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict still ring true today. “The US and Israel are increasingly isolated internationally. And all of that is ultimately a spectacle of failure of American strategy.”
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China’s support for the Palestinian cause did not begin on
#OctoberTheSeventh
. It went way before that.
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The problem isn’t finding the answers; it’s finding the right questions.
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The
#US
significantly reduced import of agro products and seafood from
#Japan
, Jan-Jun 2023. Guess this is what they call “actions speak louder than words” (of indiscriminate support for an ally).
@CarlZha
@Spriter99880
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Containment has never worked and will not work on China.
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Dean Acheson wrote in 1949 that the result of the “civil war in China was beyond the control of the government of the United States. Nothing that this country did or could have done within the reasonable limits of its capabilities could have changed that result”. It remains true.
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A glance back at 2023 (5/6) DIALOGUE
The world breathed a sigh of relief after Chinese and American presidents met in San Francisco, shaking hands and smiling. Dialogue is so much better than confrontation.
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Al Dhafra PV2 solar plant in
#UAE
;
Sachal wind plant in
#Pakistan
;
Garissa PV plant in
#Kenya
...
China is working with
#GlobalSouth
partners on a proactive response to
#climatechange
,besides running at home the world’s largest clean power grid.
#COP28
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With growing strength in high-end manufacturing and innovation, China is moving up the global supply chain. A rising tide will lift many boats.
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For anyone like me who is wondering what
#NewQualityProductiveForces
means, check out this video and see how
#AI
interprets this new concept.
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Sceptics of
#TikTok
should encourage their govt to support China’s Global
#DataSecurity
Initiative: States shall not request their companies to store data generated overseas, or obtain data through companies or individuals without other States’ permission.
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If “overcapacity” is defined as productive capacity that exceeds domestic demand, as by Washington and Brussels, then all exports are a result of overcapacity. If countries produced just enough for domestic use, there would be no intl trade. Is that really what they want?
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A glance back at 2023 (4/6) PEACE
Saudi-Iran reconciliation strengthened peace in the Middle East. Countries overcame entrenched hostilities to look to a shared future. Peace is an unstoppable trend.
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53 years ago today, 9 players of the US table tennis team embarked on a groundbreaking journey to China, kickstarting “ping-pong diplomacy”. This paved the way for people-to-people exchanges and improved relations between the two countries.
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A glance back at 2023 (1/6) CONFLICT
In a year when healing and recovery was most needed, there has been way too many deaths, tears, broken homes, and struggling economies ... In our interconnected world, there is no winner in conflict.
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A glance back at 2023 (6/6) TECHNOLOGY
AI capabilities grew exponentially in a single year. Entire industries risk being substituted. Choose competition, and we put ourselves in grave peril. Choose cooperation, and we will all be better off.
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A glance back at 2023 (3/6) CATASTROPHE
2023 is the hottest year on record. We saw frequent floods, tsunamis & wild fires. Nuclear discharge threatens marine life & human health for generations to come. Earth is the planet we call home. We have to protect it like our dear life.
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A glance back at 2023 (2/6) CHAOS
Politicians were obsessed with partisan fights. Policy dysfunction drove a historic number of people onto the streets. All too often, governments failed to deliver and address real concerns for the people.
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#BRICS
is expected to contribute twice as much as G7 to the world economy in the next five years. They are shaping a world of greater equity than ever.
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China’s GDP up by 5% in the first half of 2024. New industries are fast making up the shortfall of the retrenched property sector and driving the economy in a more powerful and sustainable way.
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Glad to see Fatah and Hamas sit down across a table in Beijing, again. This is a necessary first step towards the two-State solution.
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Malaysian comedian Ronny Chieng asks the right question, “China made an app so popular that the US government has to ban it?” The
#TikTok
thing and many other China-bashing policies are only a bad-loser syndrome.
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“I was wrong about China.” Many feel the same way after seeing the country for themselves. But they are not to blame. It’s the Western media outlets that are DELIBERATELY WRONG about China.
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TRANSLATION:
Your money becomes MY money the minute it reaches my bank, and MY decision is your decision because “there’s no legal issue here”.
100 years ago, it was “your land becomes MY land the minute I reach your shore, and MY words are your law”.
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As India buys MUCH MORE oil from Russia, some in Europe are buying MUCH MORE oil from India and calling it “Indian oil”.
All this happens when China is said to be “supporting” Russia by buying Russian stuff 😂
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The truth won’t be obscured by lies.
#Xinjiang
Colombian video blogger Fernando Munoz Bernal embarked on a 142-day self-driving journey through
#Xinjiang
in 2023, covering both the south and north, visiting places such as Urumqi, Hotan, and Kashgar. In an interview with China Daily, he stated that there is no evidence of the
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The Philippines is caught up in an American game. We know it. They know it. Those who don’t might be just pretending.
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In an interview with The Economist, Singapore’s new PM Lawrence Wong made it clear that “We have long upheld a One China policy and oppose Taiwanese independence. And we do not allow ourselves to be made use of for any causes supporting Taiwanese independence.”
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In 2015, Alan’s lifeless body on the beach broke the heart of the world. Today, among those who championed for Alan, some are loudly silent about the senseless killing in
#Gaza
, where many more Alans are being killed.
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Former Filipino President Duterte on China: “… I was very appreciative of the brotherly gesture, almost like to cry. That was really very kind to us Filipinos. I hope that we can stop the ruckus over there [in the South China Sea].”
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Serbian President Vučić’s position on the
#Taiwan
question is short and to the point. One-China policy is as simple as this.
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Former CIA official Dennis Wilder cautioned Washington against loving Taiwan too much or “Taiwan might get the sense that they can move further.” His sensible advice remains little heeded.
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Former Filipino President Duterte on the United States: “I do not think America will die for us.”
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Taiwanese politician Tsai Ing-wen is provoking Beijing and peddling war with her days-long, controversial “transits” via the US.
Her open advocacy of “Taiwan independence” risks pushing the Taiwan Straits and China-US ties into dangerous territory.
@RealCPIUSA
"China is not our enemy! Get out of our country, stop trying to sell war in our country!"
Protesters from a US Anti-War Group slam
#Taiwan
leader Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to the the
#US
.
#Antiwar
#WestWatch
#OneChina
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#Xizang
(aka Tibet) became part of China in mid-13th century and has remained so ever since. The United States of America became independent in 1776. And now US lawmakers are disputing a fact of history that predates their own country’s existence by almost five centuries?
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China has never used force against the
#Philippines
. Rather, it’s the Philippine
#CoastGuard
that used lethal force against innocent Chinese fishermen in 2000, 2006 and 2013. Remarkable forebearance from a major country in the face of provocations.
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US Coast Guard travelling half a world to conduct law enforcement activities in
#Vanuatu
waters? They really consider the Pacific Ocean its internal lake, don’t they?
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The about-face of The Economist covers between 2013 and 2024 ...
Instead of applauding China’s green transition, the magazine again sees China as a threat. It seems there’s no way China can get some credit, no matter what it does.
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Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou questions whether Washington will come to the island’s aid if a war breaks out across the Taiwan Strait. The laughter says it all.
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When some in and outside
#Taiwan
treat the the island as a geopolitical chess piece, they sacrifice the well-being of the PEOPLE of Taiwan.
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In contrast to some countries only recently discovering the importance of
#GlobalSouth
, Chinese FMs have made Africa the 1st stop of their overseas visits for 34 yrs! From there, 🇨🇳 FM will travel to
#LAC
.
The world will listen when Asia, Africa & Latin America stand together.
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Singapore’s incoming PM Lawrence Wong said in late 2023: “Never bet on the decline of China because China’s economy is of such tremendous scale ... It continues to be an economy with tremendous opportunities for us to work together.” May 🇨🇳🇸🇬 cooperation continue to flourish.
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Well said. This echoes what the Chinese President said to his US counterpart in
#SanFrancisco
—the future of China-US relations depends on the youth. It is crucial for our young people to know each other beyond what is reported by the media.
#FirstVoices
Since 1985, when China's Qingdao and the U.S.'s Long Beach became sister cities, Dr. Mary Barton has played a key role in nurturing this bond. What does she see as the greatest hope for China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges? What message does she have for Chinese
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The truth about China’s growth is straightforward: LEARN—from everyone past and present, including from one’s own history.
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US vs. China: Who Really Stands for Peace?
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Is this schizophrenia?
“Go buy EVs. We are greening up.”
“No no no, don’t buy EVs. They are dangerous.”
Is the EU leadership worth their salt?
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While its own system only manages to produce presidential nominees who struggle with a mere 30% of approval ratings, the superpower still wants to sell this model to others.
#SummitforDemocracy
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South African representative told the
#ICJ
: “Right of self-defence” does not give states a licence to use unlimited violence and nothing can ever justify genocide.”
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz warned about proposed European tariffs on Chinese EVs:
“Isolation and illegal customs barriers – that ultimately just makes everything more expensive, and everyone poorer.”
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Someone explain to me: how is this different from robbery? Similar things have happened to 🇯🇵
#Toshiba
in the 1980s, 🇫🇷
#Alstom
in 2010s, and lately
#Huawei
and TikTok. A habit to stay?
#AmericanTrap
#ForcedSale
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Concise & powerful. Truth about the
#Taiwan
question explained in 10 seconds by President Vucic of Serbia.
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Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels infamously said, “If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it.” Unbelievable the motto still has followers today, and in the West.
See how false narratives are debunked by this journalist.
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The US restrictions on Chinese batteries is the latest episode of its “small yard, high fence” drama.
But such moves are only isolating the US from the world. Maybe its fences are too high for it to see the bigger world out there.
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US Rep. Steve Horsford explains how small biz and content creators will suffer from the
#TikTok
ban and asks why the issues that really matter to Americans, like
#GunViolence
and the housing crisis, cannot be addressed with the same speed.
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In “oppressive” China, even trains are subject to “forced labour”. In “free” America, trains are constantly running behind schedules.
I know my choice. What’s yours?
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How is the
#ChineseEconomy
doing? This question has spawned a huge punditry industry. To really answer it, a trip to China is a must. With China’s recent visa policy changes, why not book a ticket and go tomorrow?
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When inflation hurts wallets worldwide, Chinese
#Ecommerce
providers prove very helpful in maintaining living standards for households in Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, etc.
@ecommerce
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Since you guys are all using TikTok, I guess it’s not so dangerous after all 😀
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The father of reform & opening in China,
#DengXiaoping
chose to do the right thing rather than the politically popular thing. His famous “cat” metaphor helped free people’s minds. Long live his legacy.
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Chinese premier at press conference with President Clinton in 1999: “In order to … oppose the secession of the southern states, President Lincoln resorted to the use of force.” Why would Washington assume other countries might hesitate to defend their territorial integrity?
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When a surrogate of the military-industrial complex tries to justify and preach war, the American people demand a better alternative. They cannot be silenced.
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This is the 1st Lunar New Year celebrated at the UN as a floating holiday.
Its Chinese name 春节 literally means the Spring Festival.
May the spirit of spring, a season where everything comes back to life, bring new hope to the world.
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL‘S
VIDEO MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE LUNAR NEW YEAR ：
Chun Jie Kuai Le! [春节快乐！Happy Lunar New Year.]
Happy Lunar New Year.
I am pleased to send my warmest greetings as we usher in the Year of the Dragon.
The dragon symbolizes energy, wisdom,
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UN
#HRC
Special Rapporteur says after an fact-finding trip to China: “Unilateral sanctions against China do not conform with the broad number of international legal norms.”
On May 17, UN Special Rapporteur Alena Douhan stated that the unilateral sanctions imposed against China, Chinese individuals and entities do not comply with international law!
#sanctions
#usa
#xinjiang
#humanrights
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Many US congressmen ignore the voice of 170mln American users, many of whom sent them into sleek Washington offices. ELECT & FORGET, huh? Is this how American democracy is supposed to work?
#KeepTikTok
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“The punitive tariff on Chinese green products by the US is completely against every common sense,” said former UN under-secretary-general Erik Solheim.
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Many brave 🇨🇳 men and women in uniform gave their lives in
@UNPeacekeeping
operations. 14 yrs ago, we lost He Zhihong, a policewoman serving in
#Haiti
. Her son is now 17 and wants to join the police to carry on his mother’s desire to protect the innocent.
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China’s Ukraine position paper released in Feb. 2023 highlighted the key principles, immediate priorities & longer-term risks in handling the crisis.
A good example of the Chinese strong suit of holistic thinking.
#ChinaOnUkraine
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China is showing remarkable patience and restraint. Not renouncing the use of force is important to keeping the scessionists in check and avoiding a disastrous conflict in the cockpit of the world economy.
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A few thoughts following
#China
’s central economic work conference:
China is growing faster than any other major economy except India, whose GDP is only 1/5 that of China’s. Million of jobs are being created. Incomes are growing in sync. The next China is still China.
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Countries don’t want to pick sides.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t have an opinion.
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Unwise thing to say ... unless what the US military commander really wants is pouring money into the military-industrial warlords while turning this peaceful region into “hellscape”.
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US politicians’ thinking: What? Foreigners actually like China and are telling people about it? Unacceptable.
#TikTok
must go or be co-opted.
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The Global South, including China, has thrown down the gauntlet by supporting a “multipolar world”. Those who prefer a “rules-based order” must explain what “rules” they are talking about: the UN Charter, or the rules sustaining US hegemony?
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In the face of a neighbour's adventurist "forward deployment", China showed forebearance; when things came to a head,🇨🇳punished the invader in 1962.
Stranding a frigate on an uninhabitable reef for 24 yrs both violates the
#DOC
& harms marine environment. It shouldn't continue.
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Too early for Taiwan to enthuse over the US military aid package and flaunt it as proof of “rock-solid” US support. As I recall, the last time the US pledged such support, it was to Vietnam and Afghanistan.
#FallOfSaigon
#FallOfKabul
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“I may be the first commerce secretary here ... I’ll certainly not be the last,” said
#Raimondo
@ReaganDefense
Forum.
The mixing of economic and defence issues looks set to continue in the world’s preeminent economic and military power.
New:
@SecRaimondo
tells me she's going to push for more money & personnel to reform Commerce's export control office, making it more "muscular" in restricting key tech to China, Russia & others.
Will make her case at Reagan Defense Forum this weekend.
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His courage to open relations with China, his foresight to manage nukes & AI, and his quest for a stable world order will continue to inspire this generation and beyond. RIP 🙏
#HenryKissinger
Happy 100th birthday to Dr Kissinger — a strategic thinker & consummate diplomat, and above all, a visionary & pragmatist.
China-US relations will be in a better place if more in Washington could match his vision, courage & tact.
@CGHuangPingNY
@KissingerCenter
@KissingerInst
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Former Singaporean FM on South China Sea:
Philippines driven by domestic politics,
ASEAN never consulted on seeking
#UNCLOS
arbitration,
Legality of China’s claims not weak at all.
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Effective today! China has long been calling for more direct flights. Now the US is responding. Work must continue to implement what was agreed between the two presidents in San Francisco, for the good of both sides and the whole world.
Wow, US and China just agreed to allow 100 weekly direct flights between the two nations.
The traffic will be split equally – 50 American and 50 Chinese airlines.
Beijing Daxing Airport 👇🏽
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A cynic might think a major power with nuclear arms &aircraft carrier wouldn’t bother w/ talks when provoked by a small neighbour.
Not so with China. Its restraint speaks a lot about its forbearance in the face of territorial encroachment and its desire for regional stability.
"
#China
once again urges the
#Philippines
to stop maritime provocations and refrain from any action that could complicate the situation at sea," Foreign Ministry spokesperson
@MFA_China
Mao Ning said after a Philippine boat dangerously approached a Chinese Coast Guard ship while
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4 dos and 4 don’ts outlined by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in April 2024.
An actionable guide for managing the protracted crisis.
#ChinaOnUkraine
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In 2023, 2.1m GM cars and over 600k Tesla EVs were sold in China, and only 20k made-in-China vehicles were exported to the US. Indeed, the playing field is not level. And yet the US tries to “level” it by imposing restrictions on Chinese EVs?
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“I hope the two countries will never use their weapons against each other,” Dr Henry Kissinger wrote this on a 2005 visit to China. More needs to be done to honor his legacy.
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You think the tariffs are about what China is doing?
As with other election issues, it is about which constituencies US politicians are trying to woo. Finding real solutions to electorate’s concerns is difficult. Deflecting from them and blaming China is easy and cheap.
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Burning global challenges are in urgent need of China-US cooperation. When politicians make decisions to be popular, not right, they take us all down a dangerous path.
@nmbush
@GHWBushChina
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