The 100 men and women who make up the U.S.Senate will soon have an important choice.They will either affirm that the First Amendment matters or they will surrender to fear.The senators must decide whether to go along ...The 100 men and women who make up the U.S.Senate will soon have an important choice.They will either affirm that the First Amendment matters or they will surrender to fear.The senators must decide whether to go along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives and require the popular social media app TikTok to be sold to an American company.If they do endorse the House vote,then ByteDance must divest itself of TikTok or see the app will be banned on U.S.-based social media platforms.展开更多
The back half of the 20th century belonged to the United States.One reason is that America’s colleges and universities produced undergraduate,graduate,and doctoral graduates who,with increasing rapidity and sophistic...The back half of the 20th century belonged to the United States.One reason is that America’s colleges and universities produced undergraduate,graduate,and doctoral graduates who,with increasing rapidity and sophistication,turned out one new technology tool after another.Using these and other advantages,the U.S.became the world’s powerhouse,outpacing its allies and adversaries.展开更多
Whenever U.S.Presibent Donald Trump talks about the U.S.fentanyl crisis,he will especially blame China for causing it That rhetoric does not hold up to scrutiny.At the beginning of this century,almost 800 Americans di...Whenever U.S.Presibent Donald Trump talks about the U.S.fentanyl crisis,he will especially blame China for causing it That rhetoric does not hold up to scrutiny.At the beginning of this century,almost 800 Americans died from a fentanyl overdose.Fast forward to 2021.and more than 107,000 deaths were traced to the drug in that year alone.How is it possible that in roughly 20 years,the number of deaths had spiked over 13,000 percent?The answer is a complex one:Politicians are not interested in delivering such answers.Instead,they live in a world in which deflection and blaume generate headlines.And we know anytime a politician blames China that news covernage is soon to follow.展开更多
With the U.S.presidential elections six months away,everything President Joe Biden says and does this year will be analyzed through crass political calculus.Will his decisions appeal to the American public?
U.S.Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made a high-profile trip to China last August.There,she talked up the“enormous"Chinese market and the incredible“appetite among U.S.businesses to continue to do business&...U.S.Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made a high-profile trip to China last August.There,she talked up the“enormous"Chinese market and the incredible“appetite among U.S.businesses to continue to do business"there.While no significant deals were unveiled during her visit,it did leave the impression that the White House intended to continue open dialogue and continue doing business with China.展开更多
During those times when the United States is not at war —and let’s be honest and admit that there are not many—the war machine must carry on.Weapons must be produced,and then they must be either used or sold to an ...During those times when the United States is not at war —and let’s be honest and admit that there are not many—the war machine must carry on.Weapons must be produced,and then they must be either used or sold to an ally.And,yes,advocates for the war machine consistently play their role in this farce by claiming that the production of such weapons is the only way to prevent aggressive acts by America’s “enemies.”展开更多
The standoff between Japan and countries concerned about the release of nuclear-contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant now resembles a game of table tennis.Of course,the results of a table t...The standoff between Japan and countries concerned about the release of nuclear-contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant now resembles a game of table tennis.Of course,the results of a table tennis match are not likely to affect global health.展开更多
America's military and political elite are again trying to explain away a leaked documents scandal.For now,a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman is believed responsible for the latest leak and was arrested by the F...America's military and political elite are again trying to explain away a leaked documents scandal.For now,a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman is believed responsible for the latest leak and was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on April 13.However,the story is most definitely a familiar one.We should start there.展开更多
The Latin phrase veni, vidi, vici can be translated into English as I came, I saw, I conquered. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has come and she has seen, but she most definitely will not con...The Latin phrase veni, vidi, vici can be translated into English as I came, I saw, I conquered. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has come and she has seen, but she most definitely will not conquer China’s Taiwan. Any claim to victory she will make about visiting the island is empty. Something so tightly wrapped in symbolism must lack substance.展开更多
The annual sessions of China’s national legislature and advisory body,commonly known as the Two Sessions,ran through March 11 and confirmed China’s most relevant domestic and international goals.International image ...The annual sessions of China’s national legislature and advisory body,commonly known as the Two Sessions,ran through March 11 and confirmed China’s most relevant domestic and international goals.International image The 2022 event commenced as the war between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate global headlines.展开更多
A new academic study,Introducing the Military Intervention Project:A New Dataset on U.S.Military Interventions,1776-2019,published in the respected Journal of Conflict Resolution(JCR)is an eye opener,and I quote direc...A new academic study,Introducing the Military Intervention Project:A New Dataset on U.S.Military Interventions,1776-2019,published in the respected Journal of Conflict Resolution(JCR)is an eye opener,and I quote directly from its opening paragraph:The U.S.has undertaken almost 400 military interventions since the country's founding in 1776.What is more,these interventions have only increased and intensified in recent years,with the U.S.militarily intervening over 200 times after World War II and over 25 percent of all U.S.military interventions occurring during the post-Cold Warera."展开更多
Bing Dwen Dwen, the roly-poly panda mascot of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, became a global sensation during the Games. Demonstrating flair, excitement and humor, it was so sought-after that the manufacturers...Bing Dwen Dwen, the roly-poly panda mascot of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, became a global sensation during the Games. Demonstrating flair, excitement and humor, it was so sought-after that the manufacturers were unable to keep up with demand.展开更多
The U.S. always has the right words ready when it comes to Taiwan.The latest example of this American rhetorical flourish comes from Linda Thomas-Greenfield,U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.In a recent interview ...The U.S. always has the right words ready when it comes to Taiwan.The latest example of this American rhetorical flourish comes from Linda Thomas-Greenfield,U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.In a recent interview with CNN,she said the U.S.is"committed to protecting the security and supporting the security of the people of Taiwan."Her comments were made in reaction to what some critics have seen as an incomplete response from the White House to the current war in Ukraine.展开更多
Criticism of China in the U.S.mainstream media is a bit like brushing one’s teeth:It happens every day.However,unlike the daily ritual of brushing,chronic negativity about China serves no positive purpose.Though no W...Criticism of China in the U.S.mainstream media is a bit like brushing one’s teeth:It happens every day.However,unlike the daily ritual of brushing,chronic negativity about China serves no positive purpose.Though no Western news organization will come right out and say it,there really is no other way to describe their recent coverage of the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout China than this:They revel in it.展开更多
Chinese scholars should never have felt unwanted,unwelcome or unsafe in the U.S.Unfortunately,they do.And U.S.higher education is worse off for it.A report from the Asian American Scholar Forum(AASF)makes clear that t...Chinese scholars should never have felt unwanted,unwelcome or unsafe in the U.S.Unfortunately,they do.And U.S.higher education is worse off for it.A report from the Asian American Scholar Forum(AASF)makes clear that the climate of fear felt by Chinese-born scholars throughout the U.S.is leading thousands of them to return home.展开更多
Leaders of the NATO member states,joined by several special vips,gathered in Spain for the military bloc’s summit from June 29 to 30.And make no mistake:a peaceful and shared future was not the main theme in Madrid...Leaders of the NATO member states,joined by several special vips,gathered in Spain for the military bloc’s summit from June 29 to 30.And make no mistake:a peaceful and shared future was not the main theme in Madrid.The Western media narrative suggests the highlight of the event was NATO’s formal invitation to Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.展开更多
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a much-anticipated speech at George Washington University on May 26."Much-anticipated"because what he said would confirm whether the Biden administration was ...U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a much-anticipated speech at George Washington University on May 26."Much-anticipated"because what he said would confirm whether the Biden administration was doubling down on critical policies about China or if it was ready to open the door to China being a meaningful partner in addressing the complex challenges facing the global community.展开更多
President Joe Biden took office three months ago, talking about improving the diplomatic relationship between the United States and multiple nations, China among them.But so far, little has changed. In fact, the curre...President Joe Biden took office three months ago, talking about improving the diplomatic relationship between the United States and multiple nations, China among them.But so far, little has changed. In fact, the current relationship between Washington and Beijing might be worse than it was when Donald Trump was in the White House.展开更多
The U.S.-based Pew Research Center in late April released polling data that demonstrate the increasing negativity Americans feel toward China.The results,based on a survey of 3,581 U.S.adults from March 21 to 27,shoul...The U.S.-based Pew Research Center in late April released polling data that demonstrate the increasing negativity Americans feel toward China.The results,based on a survey of 3,581 U.S.adults from March 21 to 27,should come as no surprise.America’s political and media elites,on a daily basis,loudly bang the drum that “China is a nation that cannot be trusted.” Just think about it:If you heard the same message day after day after day,you,too,would start believing it.展开更多
文摘The 100 men and women who make up the U.S.Senate will soon have an important choice.They will either affirm that the First Amendment matters or they will surrender to fear.The senators must decide whether to go along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives and require the popular social media app TikTok to be sold to an American company.If they do endorse the House vote,then ByteDance must divest itself of TikTok or see the app will be banned on U.S.-based social media platforms.
文摘The back half of the 20th century belonged to the United States.One reason is that America’s colleges and universities produced undergraduate,graduate,and doctoral graduates who,with increasing rapidity and sophistication,turned out one new technology tool after another.Using these and other advantages,the U.S.became the world’s powerhouse,outpacing its allies and adversaries.
文摘Whenever U.S.Presibent Donald Trump talks about the U.S.fentanyl crisis,he will especially blame China for causing it That rhetoric does not hold up to scrutiny.At the beginning of this century,almost 800 Americans died from a fentanyl overdose.Fast forward to 2021.and more than 107,000 deaths were traced to the drug in that year alone.How is it possible that in roughly 20 years,the number of deaths had spiked over 13,000 percent?The answer is a complex one:Politicians are not interested in delivering such answers.Instead,they live in a world in which deflection and blaume generate headlines.And we know anytime a politician blames China that news covernage is soon to follow.
文摘With the U.S.presidential elections six months away,everything President Joe Biden says and does this year will be analyzed through crass political calculus.Will his decisions appeal to the American public?
文摘U.S.Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo made a high-profile trip to China last August.There,she talked up the“enormous"Chinese market and the incredible“appetite among U.S.businesses to continue to do business"there.While no significant deals were unveiled during her visit,it did leave the impression that the White House intended to continue open dialogue and continue doing business with China.
文摘During those times when the United States is not at war —and let’s be honest and admit that there are not many—the war machine must carry on.Weapons must be produced,and then they must be either used or sold to an ally.And,yes,advocates for the war machine consistently play their role in this farce by claiming that the production of such weapons is the only way to prevent aggressive acts by America’s “enemies.”
文摘The standoff between Japan and countries concerned about the release of nuclear-contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant now resembles a game of table tennis.Of course,the results of a table tennis match are not likely to affect global health.
文摘America's military and political elite are again trying to explain away a leaked documents scandal.For now,a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman is believed responsible for the latest leak and was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on April 13.However,the story is most definitely a familiar one.We should start there.
文摘The Latin phrase veni, vidi, vici can be translated into English as I came, I saw, I conquered. Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has come and she has seen, but she most definitely will not conquer China’s Taiwan. Any claim to victory she will make about visiting the island is empty. Something so tightly wrapped in symbolism must lack substance.
文摘The annual sessions of China’s national legislature and advisory body,commonly known as the Two Sessions,ran through March 11 and confirmed China’s most relevant domestic and international goals.International image The 2022 event commenced as the war between Russia and Ukraine continued to dominate global headlines.
文摘A new academic study,Introducing the Military Intervention Project:A New Dataset on U.S.Military Interventions,1776-2019,published in the respected Journal of Conflict Resolution(JCR)is an eye opener,and I quote directly from its opening paragraph:The U.S.has undertaken almost 400 military interventions since the country's founding in 1776.What is more,these interventions have only increased and intensified in recent years,with the U.S.militarily intervening over 200 times after World War II and over 25 percent of all U.S.military interventions occurring during the post-Cold Warera."
文摘Bing Dwen Dwen, the roly-poly panda mascot of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, became a global sensation during the Games. Demonstrating flair, excitement and humor, it was so sought-after that the manufacturers were unable to keep up with demand.
文摘The U.S. always has the right words ready when it comes to Taiwan.The latest example of this American rhetorical flourish comes from Linda Thomas-Greenfield,U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.In a recent interview with CNN,she said the U.S.is"committed to protecting the security and supporting the security of the people of Taiwan."Her comments were made in reaction to what some critics have seen as an incomplete response from the White House to the current war in Ukraine.
文摘Criticism of China in the U.S.mainstream media is a bit like brushing one’s teeth:It happens every day.However,unlike the daily ritual of brushing,chronic negativity about China serves no positive purpose.Though no Western news organization will come right out and say it,there really is no other way to describe their recent coverage of the rise in COVID-19 cases throughout China than this:They revel in it.
文摘Chinese scholars should never have felt unwanted,unwelcome or unsafe in the U.S.Unfortunately,they do.And U.S.higher education is worse off for it.A report from the Asian American Scholar Forum(AASF)makes clear that the climate of fear felt by Chinese-born scholars throughout the U.S.is leading thousands of them to return home.
文摘Leaders of the NATO member states,joined by several special vips,gathered in Spain for the military bloc’s summit from June 29 to 30.And make no mistake:a peaceful and shared future was not the main theme in Madrid.The Western media narrative suggests the highlight of the event was NATO’s formal invitation to Sweden and Finland to join the alliance.
文摘U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered a much-anticipated speech at George Washington University on May 26."Much-anticipated"because what he said would confirm whether the Biden administration was doubling down on critical policies about China or if it was ready to open the door to China being a meaningful partner in addressing the complex challenges facing the global community.
文摘President Joe Biden took office three months ago, talking about improving the diplomatic relationship between the United States and multiple nations, China among them.But so far, little has changed. In fact, the current relationship between Washington and Beijing might be worse than it was when Donald Trump was in the White House.
文摘The U.S.-based Pew Research Center in late April released polling data that demonstrate the increasing negativity Americans feel toward China.The results,based on a survey of 3,581 U.S.adults from March 21 to 27,should come as no surprise.America’s political and media elites,on a daily basis,loudly bang the drum that “China is a nation that cannot be trusted.” Just think about it:If you heard the same message day after day after day,you,too,would start believing it.
