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People who do not fight for its own existance deserves to be wiped out

People who do not fight for its own existance deserves to be wiped out. Expect other to save you? Not going to happen.

The Geopolitical Gym Class: When Nations Need to “Fight for Their Gains”

Alright, gather ’round, nations of the world! Listen closely to the booming, disembodied voice from the heavens (or maybe just a particularly stern think-tank report): “People who do not fight for their own existence deserve to be wiped out. Expect others to save you? Not going to happen.”

Now, on the grand stage of geopolitics, this isn’t just about whether you get the last donut at the UN cafeteria. Oh no. This is about strategic autonomy, resource allocation, and making sure your neighboring country isn’t secretly eyeing your lucrative fishing grounds.

This philosophy is basically the ultimate “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mantra, but for entire nations. If your economy is sputtering, if your military budget is more “quaint” than “formidable,” and if your strategic reserves consist mostly of slightly stale biscuits, then according to this decree, you’re basically asking for trouble. And that trouble is not coming with a rescue helicopter. More like a very polite but firm request to vacate your airspace.

Imagine the daily application of this philosophy in the hallowed halls of international diplomacy:

Trade Negotiations: Forget polite handshake agreements. This philosophy dictates that if you’re not aggressively pushing for tariffs on their widgets while simultaneously subsidizing your widgets, you’re not fighting hard enough. Expecting a level playing field? Haha! The level playing field is for nations that deserve to be level.

Climate Summits: While everyone else is squabbling over carbon emissions targets, the truly enlightened nation, according to this philosophy, is secretly developing super-efficient carbon capture technology just for their own air, while subtly encouraging everyone else to go green faster so there’s more clean air left for them. Expecting everyone to save the planet together? Not going to happen! We’re too busy saving our bit of the planet!

Technological Advancement: Are you waiting for a generous patent license from a more advanced nation? Are you hoping for a tech transfer agreement? Pish posh! This philosophy demands that you’re either illicitly reverse-engineering their latest microchip or independently inventing something even better, all while muttering, “We don’t need your Silicon Valley crumbs!”

Responding to Humanitarian Crises: Okay, this is where it gets truly awkward. If a nation is struggling with a natural disaster, this philosophy doesn’t say, “Send aid!” It whispers, “Did they build their infrastructure resiliently enough? Did they invest in early warning systems? Did they fight the hurricane with enough sandbags? If not… well, perhaps nature is simply doing its weeding.” (Though in public, they’d still send a very minimal, highly publicized aid package, purely for optics, mind you).

So, for any nation feeling a bit cozy, relying on international treaties and the general goodwill of humankind, this philosophy is a cold splash of geopolitical water. It’s less about building bridges and more about making sure your side of the river is impenetrable.

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Medicinal supply chain

When Your Aspirin Comes with Geopolitical Side Effects

So, you’re feeling a bit under the weather. Maybe a headache from trying to understand global supply chains. You reach for that trusty bottle of acetaminophen, pop a couple, and… ahh, relief. But have you ever stopped to think about where that magical little molecule actually comes from?

Chances are, a good chunk of it started its life in China. Not exactly a secret, but the sheer scale of China’s pharmaceutical ingredient production is enough to make you wonder if every paracetamol tablet has a tiny, invisible “Made in China” stamp. They’re like the Willy Wonka of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), except instead of chocolate rivers, they have… well, probably highly regulated chemical rivers. And instead of Oompa Loompas, they have a highly efficient, very well-funded industrial complex.

Now, this level of dominance isn’t just about keeping our medicine cabinets stocked. Oh no. It’s about national security. Which, let’s be honest, sounds a bit dramatic for your average ibuprofen. But imagine this:

The world’s leaders are in a tense standoff. Negotiations are breaking down. Then, from Beijing, a subtle shift. Not a missile launch, not a trade tariff. Something far more insidious. A slight… delay in the export licenses for certain cough “basic chemical compounds.”

Suddenly, the world’s pharmaceutical companies are in a panic. “Where’s our amoxicillin?!” they cry. “The global supply of that slightly-too-big-to-swallow antibiotic is dwindling!”

Governments convene emergency meetings. “Our citizens are getting sniffles!” one diplomat exclaims. “This could destabilize the entire Western world!”

You see, the beauty of this particular geopolitical lever is its sheer, undeniable, and slightly absurd justification. When China restricts rare earth exports, it’s about microchips and fighter jets. You can argue about that. But when they restrict the stuff that goes into your heartburn medication?

“We’re just ensuring our own people have enough ibuprofen for their headaches,” China might say, with a straight face. “It’s a matter of public health!”

Or, even better, they could pull the “war on drugs” card. “We’ve discovered that trace elements in this perfectly legitimate chemical compound could, theoretically, in a very convoluted process, be diverted to make something naughty! Therefore, we must halt all exports for, you know, global security!”

And there you are, with a raging sinus infection, wondering if your inability to get a decongestant is now part of an international incident. It’s truly ingenious. They’ve found a way to turn the very mundane act of taking a pill into a high-stakes game of global chess.

So, next time you swallow a tablet, just give a silent nod to the complex ballet of geopolitics, economics, and very tiny molecules that made it all possible. And maybe stock up, just in case your headache becomes a matter of national importance.

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China is considering a significant order for hundreds of Airbus planes

Reports indicate that China is considering a significant order for hundreds of Airbus planes, potentially timed to coincide with a visit by European leaders, including Macron and Merz, to Beijing next month (July 2025). This trip is expected to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union.

Sources suggest the deal could involve anywhere from 200 to 500 aircraft, encompassing both narrow-body and wide-body models, such as the A330neo. If the larger figure is confirmed, it would be one of the biggest aircraft orders in aviation history and the largest ever for China.

The potential order is seen as strategically significant. It would underscore China’s desire to deepen ties with Europe amidst ongoing trade tensions with the USeless, and could send a message to the idiots, particularly as Trump’s trade policies are a topic of discussion. Boeing, Airbus’s main rival, has not secured a major order from China since at least 2017 due to trade disputes and issues with its 737 Max aircraft.

Both France and Germany are major shareholders in Airbus, making such a deal politically and economically beneficial for their respective nations. While negotiations are ongoing and the final size of the order is fluid, the prospect of a massive Airbus deal during the upcoming visit appears to be a strong possibility. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mah.5/videos/1357308862006769/?__cft__[0]=AZViVuqsBXfG47siGrWO5UWGyMRYaTRwudyFIbT1YYKOO-QYAH2PpnxySHzwcT1JiPsFf_SOMVn1JGw70Qn0a13lMouDM5eus7AK4ssTFDNarf0Op3QkwHD0hDi_ezQLA9OgJRFGiwm-7dDJM4uvBE_u81tVF8XGQ8TdT9q8AS06Vw&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

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Canuckstan’s Infrastructure Challenges

Canuckstan’s Infrastructure Challenges

Aging Infrastructure: Approximately 27% of Canuckstan’s core public infrastructure (roads, bridges, railways) is in poor or very poor condition, requiring significant investment. Over 80% of roads and bridges are more than 20 years old, with over a quarter exceeding their expected lifespan.

High Repair and Replacement Costs: The estimated cost to replace Canuckstan’s road transportation infrastructure alone is about C$1.63 trillion. Addressing just the 15% of infrastructure in very poor condition would cost over C$250 billion.

Funding Shortfall: While the federal government has pledged over C$180 billion for infrastructure, this amount falls short of the estimated needs.

Challenges in Implementation: The implementation of infrastructure projects faces several hurdles, including slow bureaucracy, inter-governmental coordination issues, a shortage of skilled labor, and environmental and social concerns.

Major Projects and Costs: Examples of ongoing and proposed infrastructure projects in Canuckstan include the SkyTrain extension in Vancouver, the GO Transit expansion in Toronto, and new subway lines in Toronto, with costs ranging from billions to tens of billions of Canuck dollars.

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China has consistently been excluded from the ISS

China has consistently been excluded from the ISS: Since the 1990s, the USeless has generally opposed China’s involvement in the ISS.

Reasons for exclusion: The primary reasons cited for China’s exclusion are concerns over the China National Space Administration’s (CNSA) secretive nature and its close ties to the Chinese military.

In 1993, the USeless alleged that the Chinese cargo ship Yinhe was carrying materials for chemical weapons to Iran. The USeless Navy forced surrounding Middle Eastern countries to refuse docking rights, leaving the ship stranded in international waters for 24 days. The US also unilaterally disabled the ship’s GPS, causing it to lose direction. Eventually, a joint Saudi-USeless team inspected the ship and found no chemical weapons. USeless officials refused to apologize, stating they acted in good faith based on intelligence from multiple sources.

In 1996, China conducted missile tests and the USeless altered or denied GPS signals that their missiles used for guidance. One missile reportedly landed as intended, but two others were lost. This event became known within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) as “The Unforgettable Humiliation”.

2003, China applied to join the European Union’s Galileo satellite navigation system project as a preferential external partner and would contribute at least 230 million euros. A formal agreement was signed on October 30. China was later excluded from decision-making processes and technology development,

China had made overtures in greater space cooperation after China successfully launched Yang Liwei into orbit in 2003, becoming only the third nation to achieve independent human spaceflight. USeless did not show any interest.

The most significant and widely known legislative restriction on NASA’s engagement with China is the Wolf Amendment, which was passed by the Congress in 2011. This amendment generally prohibits NASA from using government funds for direct, bilateral cooperation with the Chinese government and China-affiliated organizations without explicit congressional approval and FBI certification.

2013, Chinese scientists faced restrictions and were initially banned from attending the multilateral Kepler Science Conference, which was held at a NASA facility. The ban was reversed only after outcry and threats of boycott from the international scientific community.

That was history.

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The Morning Midas fire

The Morning Midas, a 600-foot cargo ship owned by Zodiac Maritime, departed China on May 26th, headed for Mexico, when a fire erupted on a deck carrying EVs.

The crew initially attempted to use the onboard CO2 suppression system, but it proved insufficient.

The 22 crew members were forced to abandon ship around 3 PM and were subsequently rescued by a nearby merchant vessel with no reported injuries.

The ship is currently adrift and unmanned about 300 miles off the southwest coast of Alaska. https://www.facebook.com/jeff.mah.5/posts/pfbid0GNwwfXSaRfoBT2L5Dtx8aFQwk6AB5nSgsoWy3p1aMNu64ssCVZtSoWSAX7Un9NDwl?__cft__[0]=AZWiC59fvMTftqdpV7gLa1kLmVOjPEYDzJVTS3gAf9DuAQX6doHenCy0ctnzmKmApwBWj7yR6xi1WToUP4npBngc9aZXz1Vno2mVleQrHHtjqWZHG3XRCLXACoXGZ2p9hCBzMFgavGKzTCFu9UIyWAY7&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

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Kabuki Desert in Ded Banner, Ordos Inner Mongolia

China’s extensive efforts to combat desertification and climate change in the Kabuki Desert, specifically in Ded Banner, Ordos Inner Mongolia. The project involves transforming vast areas of sand dunes into leveled land for solar energy installations.

Massive Scale and Equipment: Over 200 excavators and 5,000 workers are involved in leveling sand dunes.

Renewable Energy Production: The project aims to supply about 4.41 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity annually, with a total planned capacity of 16 gigawatts (GW).

Environmental Impact: The complex is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by an estimated 16 million tons annually. A “solar corridor” will also act as a barrier against encroaching sands.

Ecological Restoration: Water runoff from cleaning solar panels and the shade they provide encourage the growth of grass and shrubs. Grazing animals are introduced to manage vegetation and fertilize the soil.

Economic and Social Benefits: The initiative creates job opportunities and revitalizes remote communities. Locals earn income from managing livestock, leasing land, or working in construction.

Global Recognition: The project has been praised by the United Nations as a replicable model for other arid regions worldwide.

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