In 2017, the Chinese Consulate in Erbil reached out to Salahuddin University's language college to present the idea of establishing the Chinese language department.
Teaching Mandarin is a show of Chinese soft power to introduce the region to China, saying that "the population's attraction to Chinese goods has increased." Equally important, Chinese companies dominate Iraq’s main economic sector, and Beijing imports 40% of Iraq’s crude oil exports. Through a narrow focus on the hydrocarbon sector, Chinese investment has grown to include other industries, finance, transportation, construction, and telecommunications.
This initiative is part of Chinese president Xi Jinping’s announcement in 2013 of the ambitious Belt & Road Initiative (known as BRI). This initiative consists of a wide range of development & investment projects from East Asia across the Middle East to Europe.
One thing is sure: China is increasing its economic ventures in the Middle East, forging new economic partnerships, and expanding its global reach. Those dynamics give a strong signal that the US’ hegemonic days and years are numbered.
David
Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
China hawk Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first woman PM.
Here is a woman who is :
- a regular visitor to the Yasukuni shrine, which honours Japan's war dead and executed war criminals.
- seeking to form a “quasi-security alliance” consists of Taiwan, Europe, Australia, and India.
- pushing for sharp increase in Japan's defense spending and sought to work closely with USA on defense strategy and military corporation.
- treating Taiwan as an extremely important partner and a valued friend for Japan.
Can China work with the hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi?
Unless Sanae Takaichi can soften her hawkish doctrine and be more pragmatic in office, China and Japan relation will set to decline rapidly.
USA hawks will see Sanae Takaichi as a new opportunity to escalate the war tension in this part of the world to a very dangerous level.
**Readying itself to fight a war with Japan is China's realistic option. In order to safegard Chinese lives, China should never...
With a 52% year-on-year growth in sales, Huawei surpassed Apple in the Q2 2025 global smartwatch market with 21% market share, driven by strong domestic demand and innovative features like non-invasive blood pressure tracking, while 2nd place Apple moped up 17% market share, a decline of 3% maintained dominance in the premium high-end market.
In the samrtphone and Ai chip race, Huawei is gaining ground on Nvidia and Apple bg time:
Vance: " Why our great MAGA leader looks so pissed, is the Chinese peasants up to no good again?"
Rubio: " They stole our American Time Order and changed it into Chinese Time Order.
Vance: "Can you explain?"
Rubio: "A year ago, our MAGA boss promised to stop the Ukraine war in 24 hours, so many months of 24 hours later, they still fighting 24 hours everyday. "
" Infrstuctures that would have taken us years to build, only took them months or even days to get the job done."
"You know, they just built a bridge to reduce car journey time from 2 hours down to 2 minutes."
"They just made a funny looking box like machine that reduces cable repair time from hours down to minutes."
Vance: " stop moaning, American time is precious, it's time to go and spend our American time to talk politics with our MAGA boss. We must keep our American Time order intact."
AIMHO.
