The Golden Mean
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In fairness I trust; for justice I speak up. RT≠endorsement
Joined June 2022
The 1995 statement by Japanese PM Tomiichi Murayama, who recently passed away, carries the weight of a cabinet decision expressing deep remorse for Japan’s colonial rule and aggression against many Asian neighbours. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
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While water flows 2,000km in 12hrs, electricity does it in just 7 milliseconds, faster than a blink. With <3% power loss per 100km (half that of US or EU systems), China’s ultra high voltage (UHV) grid is moving green power nationwide with incredible reliability and efficiency.
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By 2035, China will achieve a per capita GDP on par with mid-level developed nations (>$20k), which translates into a disposable income > $12.5k. Multiply that by 1.4bn people—what emerges is nothing less than a historic upgrade of one of the world’s biggest consumer markets.
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https://t.co/tuFC7qcP1b When the Chinese speak of 先手棋 (taking the initiative), US hawks translate it as “offensive moves”. Twisting words risks twisting policy—with consequences that endanger global stability. The prospect of world peace should not get lost in translation.
yahoo.com
Would the Cold War have unfolded differently if Nikita Khrushchev had chosen a different interpreter? It is a decades-old thought experiment, born of the phrase translated as "we will bury you", but...
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A candid admission from former US Commerce Secretary Raimondo: China’s rise in innovation stems from its sustained investment in talent. #InvestingInThePeople
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From leader-level dialogues to booming tourism, from the sacred loan of Buddha relics to collaboration on high-speed rail—China and Thailand have built a strong partnership over 50 years. The relationship stands as a model of mutual respect and shared progress. 🇨🇳🤝🇹🇭
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Two paths for #AI: 🇨🇳One is down-to-earth: deployment across industries for tangible gains. 🇺🇸The other is up in the air: wasting resources on an endless pursuit of supremacy, not realising the true competitor might be itself.
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The Spanish King is back in China after 18 years. This historic visit builds on three visits by the Spanish PM in as many years and reinforces the deep economic partnership that works for both Chinese and Spaniards. 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇸
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Nigerian press hails China’s Eight-Point Rules as an inspiring model for Africa, and notes their real-world impact: streamlined public services, greater transparency, and higher public trust in government.
guardian.ng
Many people across the world have remained in awe on how China was able to have emerged from the economic doldrums to becoming a global
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Excellent news for Chinese travellers and Canada’s tourism sector! This positive step forward will hopefully build momentum, fostering greater mutual trust and paving the way for a strong rebound in China-Canada relations.
theglobeandmail.com
Chinese foreign ministry says opening up tourism will ‘deepen mutual understanding and friendship’ with Canada
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The buzz of mosquitoes in once-immune Iceland is #climatechange speaking—in a tone we can no longer ignore. Rainforests fade & oceans climb. Denial is useless when the proof whines right by our ears. Time to stop debating and start acting. #COP30
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From receiving Olympic Gold Order in 2013 to attending Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics & Beijing 2022 Winter Games, President Xi has consistently championed the Olympic spirit. Tonight, President Xi will inaugurate the 15th National Games co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macao.
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American Communist Party Chairman Haz Al-Din on disinformation about China’s phenomenal development: you can fool all Americans for some time, and some Americans all the time. But you cannot fool all Americans all the time.
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60 yrs in the 🇨🇳 market, Nordic truck leader #Scania has opened its 3rd super factory in #Jiangsu Province—its 1st wholly owned in China, w/ totally green production. 0️⃣ restriction in manufacturing investment + full-speed green transition offer enormous opportunity. @GoJiangsu
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“Consistency is extremely important for the business community.” This is what American and European business leaders and chambers of commerce take away from China’s just concluded plenum and the new five-year plan.
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“China’s rise has always been humble,” says British scholar Martin Jacques, “It has not thrown its weight around.”
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The BRI’s true value runs through tea cups, railways, bridges and the quiet work of friendships. #BRI
tribune.com.pk
BRI’s real infrastructure runs through tea cups, railways, bridges and the quiet work of friendships
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The global industrial #robotics market continues its strong growth—and China is leading the charge. With the highest number of new installations & the largest operational stock, China is empowering innovative development and supporting global robotics capacity building.
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