The second wave…
…in Hokkaido. It stands to reason that there would be a second wave. This is especially true if the first one was clamped down so quickly – as in Hokkaido – that few people gained immunity. I trust the figures … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: China
Suddenly, the Chinese lab origin theory of COVID-19 becomes more than a baseless right-wing conspiracy myth
You may have noticed that I haven’t written much if at all about COVID-19’s origins, despite having written a ton about the disease. Was it from a wet market? Was it from a lab? My opinion was that it was … Continue reading →
China isn’t winning any popularity contests these days
Finally! Something on which we can agree. Americans in both parties blame China: Republicans and Democrats now largely agree that the Chinese government bears responsibility for the spread of the pandemic, that it can’t be trusted on this or any … Continue reading →
“How the Wuhan Virus Will Change the World Order”
Recommended. Here’s an excerpt: We don’t know exactly when Beijing officials learned about Wuhan’s troubles, but it was probably early- to mid-December. They didn’t learn earlier because local officials know the surest way to lose your position is to give … Continue reading →
More on China’s media connections
Yesterday I wrote a post that dealt with some of the propaganda efforts of China, and how they have bought influence in news media: Now there’s this comprehensive article focusing on the American MSM: The companies that own the major … Continue reading →
China says to Italy (and the world): let’s make a deal
[Hat tip: commenter “Snow on Pine”] Oh, the magnanimity of the Chinese government: After COVID-19 made its way to Italy, decimating the country’s significant elderly population, China told the world it would donate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to help Italy … Continue reading →
On China and the US: speak no evil
There’s so much news lately that I haven’t given enough attention to some of the big stories, such as all the recent coverage of the NBA and China. It’s not that I care much about the NBA; I don’t. I … Continue reading →
China gives in (a little bit) to Hong Kong protestors
But it may be too little too late to quell the anger and the desire for more liberty. Remember? The Hong Kong protests were originally (seemingly) about extradition: Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, said Wednesday that the government would … Continue reading →
Let’s talk about China
I’ll start with an autobiographical note. When I was young, China was terra incognita. Travel was prohibited there and little news got in or out compared to most of the other countries of the world, including the USSR. It was … Continue reading →
Hong Kong unrest continues…
…and China seems to me to hold the cards. I remember that, in the late 1990s when I heard that Hong Kong would ultimately be turned over to China, I got a chill of foreboding. Hong Kong was being sacrificed, … Continue reading →
5G could be Nineteen Eighty-Four on steroids
Richard Fernandez has a scary article about the threats posed by 5G: “Whoever Controls 5G Will Be Able to Surveil and Control the Planet. Will It Be the U.S. or China?” That’s a title that grabs attention. It’s based in … Continue reading →