Let the Ivy Leagues slide with "legacy" affirmative action, and let the top performers go to Chinese universitiesSo, the message is, continue as you have before, but just don’t be so fucking obvious about it, optics matter!
Let the Ivy Leagues slide with "legacy" affirmative action, and let the top performers go to Chinese universitiesSo, the message is, continue as you have before, but just don’t be so fucking obvious about it, optics matter!
Didn't India say that it wouldn't use Yuan for paying Russia. Guess India isn't so tough after all.
Bro the aim is not to constrain China BUT of Indonesia, AUKUS is a by product of that plan. it's very obvious Irian Jaya is very susceptive for Balkanization, it's Indonesia vulnerable under belly. With East Timor as a template the American wanted the Indonesian to know that they will be a target IF they choose side with the Chinese. PNG had nothing to lose, in fact they want to unify the island under their control with the help of the American and Australian.That's some dvmba$$ moves lol.
Instead of also seeking closer defense cooperation with Beijing like their Solomon Island neighbor did, Port Moresby instead make Melanesia to become more violent-prone by inviting yet another power into the region that isn't just an arch rival to Beijing, but also well-known for one-upping even their loyal servants too... Truly laughable.
The Pacific Islands stage has been set.
I believe that China should do what she can to make the Solomon Islands into the ultimate central hub of commerce, finance, communication and logistics among the South Pacific island countries. Give Honiara the central position in the region, and let them eclipse Port Moresby to show them who's the real good boss.
Strange that the opening salvo is so restrained. Even in trade wars, you want to take advantage of the element of surprise and maximize damage on first strike.China banning key metals for semiconductor for export.