Commentary As abortion rights activists across the country plot their next moves, Howard Stern is doing some plotting of his own. So outraged by the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the American radio and television personality recently declared his intention to run for president. On June 27, Stern criticized the Supreme Court’s decision to…
Opinion: Recognizing Reality: A New Study Documents the Chinese Regime’s Aggression
Commentary In the sweep of history, there are moments in time that capture the true nature of a regime. The great good that the United States has accomplished in international politics was well captured by the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe in the wake of World War II or the support provided to Southeast Asian…
The Big Lie of Woke Capitalism
July 5, 2022
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Commentary Apparently, the “woke left” in America is a big fan of free market capitalism and investing. At least, that’s what Slate’s Andrew Petillon would have us all believe in his recent article, “The Republican War on ‘Woke Capitalism’ Is Really Just a War on Capitalism.” That is nothing more—and nothing less—than a well-constructed lie….
Worries About a Fed-Triggered Recession
July 4, 2022
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Commentary Bloomberg News is concerned that rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to “fight inflation” may put the 2024 reelection of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at risk by pushing the U.S. economy into a recession. Here is an excerpt from a Bloomberg article on June 15 that identifies the political danger…
War Advances Ukrainian EU Membership, Potentially Undermining EU on China
Commentary As European countries rally to better support Ukraine in fighting off the invasion of its homeland—with admittedly mixed results—European Union candidacy for Ukraine has yet again become a topic of conversation. Last month, the EU gave Ukraine official candidacy status, beginning formal talks about possible membership. Yet Ukraine’s membership in the EU could spell…
Opinion: China’s New Aircraft Carrier Lacks Fighter Jets
July 4, 2022
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Commentary China launched its new Type 003 aircraft carrier Fujian on June 17 in Shanghai, touting that its electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) is on par with the latest U.S. Ford-class aircraft carrier. However, to support the claim that the EMALS catapult of Type 003 is really effective, a considerable number of carrier-based aircraft are…
Opinion: Hong Kong’s 25th Anniversary Celebration
July 3, 2022
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Commentary As Hong Kong, or perhaps more accurately its government, prepared to celebrate a quarter century as a special autonomous region (SAR) of China and the inauguration of a new chief executive, Beijing’s hand-picked candidate John Lee, the atmosphere was more one of manufactured gaiety than genuine joy. District councils and sundry “patriotic” organizations put…
What Have Fourth of July Shortages Got to Do With China?
Commentary The United States is running low on numerous products, including dairy produce, gas, motorcycles, maple syrup, pet food, and potatoes. Now it’s time to add fireworks to this ever-growing list. Every true-blooded American knows that a Fourth of July celebration simply isn’t possible without fireworks. As Bloomberg recently reported, “the skies over a scattering of…
E-Payment Industry Growing in China, Despite Risks
July 3, 2022
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News Analysis The electronic payment (e-payment) industry and RMB digital business have been rapidly pushing forward over the past year in China, highlighting the way money will be more easily controlled by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Compared to other payment methods such as cash, bills, or bank cards, e-payments are often more convenient,…
Xi Jinping’s Public Statements Mask the Truth
Commentary There is an old adage to which many people subscribe: “How do you tell if a politician is lying? When his lips move.” If “communist” is substituted for “politician,” the accuracy of the adage increases to over 95 percent of the time. Let us examine Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s latest whoppers that have been…
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