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The former commander of the Chinese Navy, in a new book about China's future naval strategy, states that in the 1980s, China initially sought to build very large combat vessels with high defense capabilities based on a Soviet model. However, it quickly realized that it couldn’t defend its ships in the deep ocean without support from fighter jets. Therefore, it turned to aircraft carriers. He says that all their simulations have shown that no matter how powerful a carrier strike group is, it cannot defend itself in the deep ocean if attacked by enemy aircraft carriers. That’s why fighter jets are essential for providing cover for the strike group from hundreds of kilometers away. In parts of his memoir, he mentions that since the 1990s, the thinking in China has been that defeating the United States is impossible without control over parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Well, at least they clearly state their objectives.

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The White House says that U.S. President Donald Trump has extended sanctions on Russia for another year due to its attack on Ukraine. It seems that the negotiations in Istanbul haven’t gone well.

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The state of the Russian army is really interesting. Just look at the BMP armored columns—soldiers prefer to sit on top of the vehicles in this cold rather than inside, so they have a chance to escape if the vehicle gets hit.

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The Chinese drone that has at least a semi-operational status caught my attention, and more importantly, its strongest feature is its powerful radar and reconnaissance capability, alongside AWACS and its ability to link up with Chinese AWACS. Plus, its high altitude and long endurance make it even more impressive. https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-massive-wz-9-divine-eagle-drone-emerges-now-operating-from-south-china-sea-air-base

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Selling a Gold Card (Green Card) for $5 Million to the Wealthy! Want to become a U.S. citizen? Pay $5 million!

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If Trump easily disregards the Constitution without any objection, what would stop him from running for office again in four years?

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Trump had made comments about Gaza and the Gaza Strip, which led to rumors about Trump's team considering a plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Indonesia, although Jakarta has denied this. Trump's remarks about Gaza and maintaining peace, which are not related to the U.S., have caused significant concerns regarding the Middle East. Even during Trump's inauguration ceremony, when he spoke about the return of hostages to their homes, both parties were encouraging him, but Tucker Carlson didn't even stand up. https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/01/20/jakarta-never-heard-of-trumps-plan-to-relocate-gazans-to-indonesia.html

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Exactly what caused Ramaswamy's withdrawal? Is it the unwillingness to cooperate with Elon or the failure of the policies of this department from the start? Or maybe he preferred to spend his credibility elsewhere!

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Exactly how much chaos does Trump want to create? Reporter: "If we designate the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations right now, are you considering ordering U.S. special forces to enter Mexico to capture them?" Trump: "It might happen. Strange things might happen!"

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I wouldn't be surprised if X gets banned in Europe! Elon is noticeably influencing European politics and elections. The danger the U.S. talks about regarding TikTok and China is just a game—the real threat is American media platforms! https://brusselssignal.eu/2025/01/censorship-fog-descends-on-europe-world-cut-off/

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The United States must recover its role in the Middle East. China needs the support of countries with natural resources to meet its needs in preparation for an attack on Taiwan. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/china-and-saudi-arabia-delicate-balancing-act-214340

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The influence of DEI policies in the CIA results in this: the shift in the standard of excellence from individual merit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which has seriously disrupted the CIA system and led to a decline in its performance. https://americanmind.org/salvo/dei-and-the-cia/

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There are three options: 1. Reform existing institutions (such as the United Nations, etc.) 2. Create new institutions to match emerging powers 3. Disrupt the old order through force and impose a new order Perhaps the real question isn't how many options there are, but which option provides the most benefit for us! https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.gzeromedia.com/amp/what-happens-when-no-ones-in-charge-2670777002

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The terms of the Israel-Hamas agreement, published by Al-Mayadeen, show no indication of any group other than Hamas taking control of Gaza. This means it is only a matter of time before Hamas regains its power! 🔹️ Israeli forces must fully withdraw to the borders from all areas of the Gaza Strip. 🔹️ The Rafah crossing will be opened, and Israel will fully withdraw from it. 🔹️ The wounded will be transferred for treatment abroad, and 600 trucks carrying humanitarian aid will enter Gaza daily based on the humanitarian protocol monitored by Egypt. 🔹️ According to the ceasefire agreement, 200,000 tents and 60,000 prefabricated units will be brought into Gaza for emergency housing. 🔹️ Israeli prisons will release all women and children under the age of 19. 🔹️ Israel will gradually withdraw from the Nitsarim crossing and the Philadelphia corridor.

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Trump is not the first president to pursue the purchase of Greenland; previous presidents have also considered it, but they never took any concrete action or spoke about it so openly. Greenland is rich in rare earth metals, uranium, lithium, and cobalt, and its shores are also highly promising for oil and gas exploration. Did you notice the mention of rare earth metals, uranium, lithium, and cobalt? These are the very materials that China is the primary supplier of for U.S. industries. If China limits their exports, many strategic industries will face problems. This means that Trump is essentially preparing to confront China.

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The new U.S. sanctions against Moscow have increased oil prices. With its new sanctions package, the U.S. has primarily targeted the "shadow fleet" that Russia uses to circumvent Western oil sanctions. This move has significantly impacted the oil market. Brent crude oil prices have risen by more than 2%, reaching $81.50 per barrel (equivalent to 159 liters), a level not seen since late August. Analysts at Goldman Sachs stated in a report, "Friday's announcement has made us more confident in our prediction that Brent prices will rise in the short term within the range of $70 to $85." This should be seen as part of the puzzle of weakening China's economy by the U.S.

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What were Israel's main objectives? Destruction of Hamas Full liberation of hostages Creation of a new governance in Gaza Which of these have been achieved? Even full liberation of hostages hasn't been achieved, and many were killed during the conflict. The individuals who attacked Israel on October 7 all came with the intention of dying in their assault on Israel! They were the children of those who had been killed by Israel in past conflicts! With recent events, how many more martyrs do you think Israel has created for Hamas?

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The idea of reducing government spending is a great one, but why should this reduction in government expenses target social services? Defense budgets are spent on producing outdated and unnecessary equipment that doesn't even enhance national security. Government contracts often involve projects that either never get completed or face costs that are several times over the original budget. Subsidies are allocated to industries like oil and gas, despite these companies being highly profitable. Subsidy programs, which should benefit low-income industries, often end up going to companies and individuals who don't even need them. And countless other examples. If all this isn't in the interest of internal mafias, then what is it? Many of these excessive expenditures continued even under Trump’s administration. Yet, where do they ultimately find the strength to cut costs? Social services—precisely the area that should see an increase in funding!

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Recently, I haven't been feeling well, I don't know what the problem is.

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