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.
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Is Trump's much praised Gaza peace deal still working?
A “dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal”, is how Amnesty International’s secretary general, Agnès Callamard, described this post-ceasefire period. Israeli authorities have reduced attacks and allowed some aid into Gaza, she said, but “the world must not be fooled. Israel’s genocide is not over.” Not a single hospital in Gaza has returned to being fully operational. The onset of rain and cooling weather has left thousands exposed in dilapidated tents. Since the ceasefire on 10 October, almost 6,500 tonnes of UN-coordinated relief materials have been denied entry into Gaza by Israeli authorities. According to Oxfam, in the two weeks after the ceasefire alone, shipments of water, food, tents and medical supplies from 17 international NGOs were denied.
Not much more Trump Gaza peace talk, the guy is powerless to do more and moved on .
AIMHO.
Is India going to thnak Trump for a $38 billion bonanza?
India is living up to its world-renowned reputation as the "graveyard for foreign investment"
Apple is challenging India’s new antitrust penalty law, which could expose the company to fines of up to $38 billion. The case at the Delhi High Court challenges the law allowing the CCI to base penalties on global turnover instead of Indian revenue.
Donald is ducking Apple produciton shift to India.
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India has Apple trapped line hook and sinker.
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