Commentary A country of 8.6 million people, Switzerland is famous for many things, including its awe-inspiring scenery, luxurious watches, and diabetes-inducing delicacies. The country holds human rights in high regard; in fact, according to its Federal Constitution, human rights are an integral part of the nation’s value system. Then, one wonders, why are Swiss officials so cozy with the Chinese Communist…
Why Is the West Helping China Become a Competitor in the Commercial Aircraft Business?
Commentary Globalization is not necessarily a bad thing. Current problems aside, the globalized supply chain is largely a win-win. It permits manufacturers in some countries to pick and choose the best subcontractors and components, while allowing companies in other states to specialize and build up core competencies. Consequently, we have “world cars,” with parts produced…
G7 Must Get Tougher Against Coordinated Aggression by China and Russia
December 13, 2021
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News Analysis The G7 group of the world’s wealthiest democracies met recently and denounced Russian troop movements that appear to be gearing up for an invasion of Ukraine. The group of democracies warned Moscow of “massive” economic consequences if Russian troops invade the Eastern European democracy more than they already have. What the G7 did…
Beijing Threatens Congress
News Analysis While Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden have talked (albeit remotely) about improving relations between their two countries, a new Sino-American battle has started. On one side is the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress (China’s rubber-stamp legislature), others in Beijing, and China’s Ambassador to the United States,…
Evergrande Crisis: Another Opportunity for Beijing to Exert Control
December 13, 2021
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News Analysis Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to rein in China’s real estate sector and keep housing affordable. He said, “Houses are for living in, not for speculation.” While affordable housing would be nice, this is one more step away from free markets, and another example of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) tightening its control over…
Planet Earth Is Healthier Than Ever, Thanks to Global Warming
Commentary China claims it aims to reduce CO2 emissions when in fact it aims for the opposite. China’s duplicity hurts almost everyone, but it does have one welcome effect—it greens the planet. The planet’s ecology is thriving thanks to carbon dioxide, despite first world policies that are undermining it. The ironic benefactors in this story…
US-China Strategic Rivalry Plays Out in Pakistan
December 11, 2021
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News Analysis U.S. interests in Pakistan include maintaining stability in South Asia, preventing war between India and Pakistan, containing international terrorism launched from Afghanistan, as well as countering the Chinese regime’s expanding influence and alliance building. Once the primary U.S. ally in the region, as Pakistan sinks deeper into China’s orbit, U.S.-Pakistan relations become more…
The Next Sneak Attack
Commentary As Americans honor Pearl Harbor, they must be aware of the potential for another one. The Chinese regime’s history and doctrine favor sneak attacks. The United States recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. Americans should take a moment to consider why surprise attacks happen and how a Chinese sneak attack might appear….
Apple Gives $275 Billion to China
December 11, 2021
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News Analysis Apple’s CEO Tim Cook, according to secret documents reportedly seen by The Information, inked a $275 billion giveaway in 2016 that explains the tech company’s success in China. The Chinese market is no small part of Apple’s current approximately $3 trillion market capitalization. This makes it the world’s biggest company. So the Apple…
Communist China: No Path to Democracy
Commentary The Chinese regime’s constitution is vague and arbitrarily enforced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), just as Xi Jinping prefers. Is a constitution for a communist-run state an oxymoron? After all, what are the commonly understood characteristics, definition, and purpose of a constitution? Is a constitution a document that delineates the carefully crafted power-sharing…
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