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.
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On Sunday evening, the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs revealed that it had invoked the "Goods Availability Act" on Nexperia in September in order "to prevent a situation in which the goods produced by Nexperia (finished and semi-finished products) would become unavailable in an emergency."
(Side note: Is this not "Legalised robbery"? Will the normally "do nothing" China "do something" this time round?)
Customs data showed that China’s exports for September surged by 8.3% year on year to $328.6 billion, imports rosed by 7.4% year on year to $238.1 billion and recorded a trade surplus of $90.45 billion.
China's exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before:
(Side note: Going against factual data, US leaders still of the opinions that China needs US more than US needs China. )
Reasons why Chinese peasants will not buy Soy beans from USA, even they want to , can they afford the price?
- 20% tariff on soy beans imports form USA.
- port fee of $56 per net to be paid by (Chinese linked) ship owners to pick up the soybean from US ports.
- $56 per net ton for US-linked ships calling at Chinese ports.
- US-grown GMO soy beans are mainly used for animal feed and soy oil production; non GMO soy beans from Brazil, Argentina and Auistralia are suitlable for human consumption.
There are cures for cancer, is there any cure for Trumpidity?
- Trump demands China to quadruple soy bean purchas.
China cares not a duck, not a single soy bean sourced from US in 2025, tons and tons from Brazil and Argentina. Now, trump offers $10 bln bailout to US farmers.**
(Side note: US needs to find a cure for Trumpidity real quick before it becomes terminal. AIMHO.)
