You'd have to question why would he say that publicly? I'm sure the CIA is trying but history shows the limits. The only thing the CIA and Western intelligence are good at is electronic surveillance. Why do you think the US was complaining that China was scrutinizing Western firms in China that collect data? They spun it as China creating a bad environment for Western companies doing businesses in China. No, it's because it was a big source of where they get their information on China. They don't have a bunch of James Bonds out there like they want everyone to believe. They're the ones whining about China's technical progress. Their spies weren't able to sabotage it? Western intelligence has a culture of racism because they can't trust anyone who isn't a white patriot. Do they think their white James Bonds can walk around China going anywhere they want like Clark Kent putting on glasses and no one knows he's Superman? Any person to person intelligence are people they're paying not because of any devote allegiances meaning those people are untrustworthy because they're motivated by money. I remember reading somewhere US spies are easy to spot in China because they're white dressed up like stereotypical tourists being in places where a tourist wouldn't be.
The recent Qin Gang fiasco is concerning.China should assume that William Burns was not bluffing. As long as there is a US Embassy and Consulates on Chinese soil, the CIA is guaranteed to be there. If the CIA is confident about rebuilding its spy networks in China, there is no harm for China to carry out another espionage audit. Who knows what could be uncovered.
It is early to comment on that. If he is being investigated because of a mistake of him, then it is a good thing. Accountability is very important.The recent Qin Gang fiasco is concerning.
Being investigated is obviously good because it means government is cautious. It does however imply potential underlying problems previously unknown.It is early to comment on that. If he is being investigated because of a mistake of him, then it is a good thing. Accountability is very important.
Ursula and Michael are experience enough in European politics that leader by itself will not show up for migration summit unless some important bilateral issues to discuss. The emphasis is on bilateral. Ukraine war has given them tremendous opportunity to increase soft power all the way to control of Africa. This soft power increase is completely lacking in any other regions."Remember Ursula, if you let us down, I assure you that we will fuk you up"
Omnious, hopefully he is just bluffing
LMAO
Kyle Anderson of the Minnesota Timberwolves has officially become a Chinese citizen, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) announced on Monday. His Chinese name will be Li Kaier.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned Friday of the risk of a new war with , accusing Baku of “genocide” in the breakaway Armenian-populated region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Baku and Yerevan have fought two wars over the mountainous enclave and the signature of a peace treaty remains a distant prospect.
Talks under the mediation of the European Union, United States, and separately Russia have brought about little progress.
“So long as a peace treaty has not been signed and such a treaty has not been ratified by the parliaments of the two countries, of course, a (new) war (with Azerbaijan) is very likely,” Pashinyan told AFP.
Tensions escalated earlier in July when Azerbaijan temporarily shut the Lachin corridor, the sole road linking Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia.
STEPANAKERT — In an appeal issued ahead of the July 25 meeting of the Russian, Armenian, and Azerbaijani foreign ministers in Moscow, Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) President Arayik Harutyunyan demanded an immediate end to the 225-day blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan and the prevention of the rapidly deepening humanitarian catastrophe.
“Azerbaijan is committing crimes against humanity in Artsakh, which are a direct consequence of Azerbaijan’s gross violations of the Tripartite Statement of November 9, 2020, and well-known international legal documents. After the war, the people of Artsakh believed in the guarantees enshrined in the Tripartite Statement, especially in the mission of the Russian peacekeeping troops, and returned to their homes to restore normal life,” the appeal reads.
The Artsakh President demands that the parties to the Tripartite Statement take practical steps to ensure the immediate opening of the Lachin corridor and guarantee the security of the people of Artsakh, at least within the framework of the commitments undertaken by the parties in the Tripartite Statement of November 9, 2020
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized the necessity of solving regional issues by the countries of the region. He stated that Iran, by supporting the peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, hopes that these negotiations will establish and strengthen peace, security and stability in the region as much as possible.
He made the remarks in a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan in Tehran on Monday,