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.
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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 ...
In USA, driven by Corporate greed, CEOs see Ai as a good way to cut head counts cost and boost bottom line profit.
In China, CCP uses Ai to work along side its fast expanding, well educated peasants to increase industrial outputs to achieve maximum benefit the whole country.
(Side note: China leads the world with approximately 7 million to 9.4 million software developers as of late 2024/early 2025 and China produces roughly 1.3 million engineering graduates per year, compared to about 130,000 in the United States, representing a 10-to-1 ratio.)
According to japanese General Election polls, Sanae Takaichi is set to win the Japanese election by a landslide.
Was Xi's video call to Putin and followed by his phone call to Trump timed to send a clear meesage to Takaichi not to say and do anything that will cross China's Taiwan Red line after her election win?
During the phone calls:
Xi stressed to Trump:
"The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China–U.S. relations. Taiwan is China’s territory. China must safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it will never allow Taiwan to be separated from China. The U.S. side must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with great prudence."
Xi said to Putin:
"The two countries solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, demonstrating a firm resolve to defend the victorious outcomes of WWII."
Putin said to Xi:
"Russia and China jointly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of WWII, firmly ...
On January 20, 2026, the European Commission announced a proposal to update the EU Cybersecurity Act, establishing a mandatory, binding framework to phase out "high-risk" suppliers—specifically targeting Chinese tech giants like Huawei and ZTE—from 5G networks. Mobile operators will have 36 months from the publication of the "high-risk" supplier list to remove and replace key components from their networks.
While EU busy itself replacing Huawei and ZTE 5G equipment, China is on its way to get 6G operational by 2030:
Key Details on China's 6G Timeline:
Standards and Research (2023–2025): 6G system architecture, technical solutions, and standards development are underway, with a target for completion around 2025.
Early Trials (2024–2025): China Mobile has launched the world's first 6G test satellites and conducted field tests, including a small-scale 6G test network with 10 sites as of 2025.
Initial Application Scenarios (2025): Early 6G applications are expected to be ...
