Commentary Contrary to the popular narrative coming from Moscow, neither the United States nor NATO are at fault for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In fact, other than Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, Beijing—not Washington—bears much of the blame for Russia’s invasion. That will become evident in a moment. But first, let’s look at a…
China’s 2021 ‘Accomplishments’: What Chinese Premier Li Didn’t Mention in His Economic Report
March 10, 2022
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News Analysis Watching the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) “democracy with Chinese characteristics” in action is illuminating, mind-boggling, and laughable. These also apply to formal presentations by Party officials to their rubber-stamp legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC). Illuminating in the absurdity of the CCP’s ongoing efforts to insist that its version of “democracy” compares in…
Defeating Communist China Requires Soft Power—Does the US Have Any Left?
Commentary If the United States is to remain a dominant—no, the dominant—force in geopolitics, what must the country’s leaders do? Resign, some say. However, as many of us know only too well, politicians are a proud bunch, not necessarily known for stepping away from the limelight. A more pertinent question to ask is this: To stop the…
China Is Not the Mediator You Want on Ukraine
March 9, 2022
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News Analysis America and Europe are falling for it again—asking China for help to stop the Russian invasion, and humiliating themselves with their own foolishness in the process. Moscow will listen to force and economic pain, not to persuasion. Providing Beijing with a leading role in negotiations would give the authoritarian regime a triple win,…
China Says It Stands For ‘International Democracy’—What Does That Really Mean?
News Analysis A recent video press conference featuring Chinese Communist Party (CCP) State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi took place on March 7. The government official sat down with both Chinese and foreign media representatives to answer questions about China’s approach to international relations, especially given the escalating situation in Ukraine. Wang’s responses to…
Will the CCP Take Advantage of the Russia-Ukraine War and Attack Taiwan?
Commentary Most people are watching Russia attempt to force Ukraine to surrender to Moscow’s will. Our spirits rise when we finally see NATO and the United States start to send arms to allow the Ukrainians to bloody the Russian bear. These weapons include extremely accurate anti-tank weapons such as U.S.-made Javelins and U.S.-made anti-aircraft man-portable…
Ukraine Betrayed by the CCP
Commentary In the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) played the role of a shameful accomplice. The crisis provides a textbook example of why the world should not take the CCP’s promises too seriously. Since Ukraine gained its independence in 1991, the two countries signed a total of five joint declarations in…
China Views Taiwan as a Rogue Territory
Commentary If one is to draw comparisons between the territorial ambitions of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, it would seem that an invasion of Taiwan is imminent. As Putin’s war against Ukraine drags on, China is leveling up on its decision on Taiwan, going as far as to mention the “Taiwan…
The Chinese Regime Treats Disabled People Abysmally—So Why Is It Hosting the Paralympic Games?
Commentary The 2022 Winter Paralympic Games are currently underway. This multi-sport event, currently taking place in Beijing, is scheduled to last from March 4 to March 13. A whole host of athletes with a range of physical and mental impairments are competing, including paraplegics, quadriplegics, and amputees. In short, the Games cater to people with…
A SWIFT Kick in Russia’s Assets Isn’t Enough
Commentary As Russia’s invasion into Ukraine continues, among the U.S. responses is the denial of selected Russian banks’ access to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) international financial messaging network. Keep in mind that the SWIFT system has been a critical component of American foreign policy since 1973, as has the dollar’s reserve…
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