Beijing called American democracy as “weapon of mass destruction” as it was left out of like- minded democratic countries organized by the United States. Prior to the summit, China had circulated a white paper that aimed to shore up legitimacy for the ruling Communist Party, which has become increasingly authoritarian under President Xi Jinping.

China calls US democracy 'weapon of mass destruction'

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Could Putin still hold on to power in the event of opponent Navalny’s demise?

China is offering to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine as it continues to blame the United States, European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization of instigating the war.

China offers to mediate Ukrainian conflict

Aside from its show of force in our maritime waters through its hundreds of vessels manned by China Coast Guard and militia (those trained by the Chinese Communist Party), Beijing has been conducting political warfare by coopting officers in the Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines and in government, to support its illegal claim in the West Philippine Sea.

China’s political warfare

As countries impose a ban on airlines from entering Belarusian airspace after the “hijacking” of a passenger plane, long-time President Alexander Lukashenko is showing no signs of being cowed and has accused the West of “ill-wishing” his country.

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San Miguel Corporation President and CEO Ramon Ang joins a short but distinguished list of Filipinos to have received France's highest decoration.

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TWENTY years of US occupation, more than $2 trillion in investment and the deaths of nearly 2,500 Americans in Afghanistan, it seemed, did not train the Afghan soldiers (and generals) and its political leadership to exercise political will in defending and preserving its US-installed democratic government and standing up to the Taliban.

The fall of Afghanistan was due to the absence of political will

The United Kingdom is also practicing pork barrel through its Levelling Up Fund department, which is being attacked by the Commons Public Accounts Committee and the Local Government Association for being wasted on as ministers pick wrong projects and ignore “what works,” said a study published by the Independent.

Even UK resorts to wasteful ‘pork barrel politics’

Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan last August, media has been silenced—most of those critical were either killed or tortured. Many journalists have either fled the country or are in hiding. There is no free press there now.

Afghan radio may soon close

Though the United States does not officially recognize the independence of Taiwan, its assistance to the island nation in defense equipment for its increased independence is a big blow to China, which claims it as its own province. For this Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned the US it would “face an unbearable price.”

Tension between China and US soars over Taiwan

Tension between China and US soars over Taiwan photo Rappler

China calls US democracy 'weapon of mass destruction' photo The Straits Times

Afghan radio may soon close photo Yahoo News

Even UK resorts to wasteful ‘pork barrel politics’ photo New Statesman

China offers to mediate Ukrainian conflict photo DW

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