Month: March 2026
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US-Israel Strikes Cripple Iran’s Missile Arsenal, Conflict Escalates Regionally
Under continued U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran’s missile and drone capabilities are suffering severe degradation. At the same time, Tehran is adjusting its combat approach, employing dispersed attacks, decentralized command, and drone tactics in an effort to preserve remaining forces amid ongoing strikes. Analysts note that this conflict is…
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Only Cai Qi Accompanied Xi Jinping to the Two Sessions Delegation Visit
The officials at Xi's side have shrunk each year since 2023. A former vice prime minister's absence and a reportedly detained official's reappearance deepened the atmosphere of internal turmoil.
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Xi Jinping Signaled More Military Purges at the 2026 Two Sessions
Thirty-six senior officers have lost their seats since the 20th Party Congress. Only six full generals attended the military delegation session.
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Half the Podium Sat Empty at China’s Military Delegation Session
Xi Jinping's purges have reduced the Central Military Commission to two men. At the 2026 Two Sessions, the sole remaining vice chairman's flattery signaled deep personal fear.
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Wang Huning’s Bow to Xi Sparks Online Ridicule
Wang Huning stopped mid-stride to bow before Xi at the CPPCC opening. Reports allege his daughter was moved to Beijing by Xi's enforcers.
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Xi Jinping’s ‘Achilles’ Heel:’ Why Loyalty in China’s Military Has Become His Biggest Fear
On the afternoon of March 7, Xi Jinping attended a plenary meeting of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and People’s Armed Police delegation to China’s National People’s Congress. One line from his speech quickly became the focal point repeated by Chinese state media and overseas propaganda outlets: “There must…
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How Ali Khamenei’s Strategic Choices Led to His Downfall
In the days since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran and reports emerged that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had been killed, the story has dominated international coverage. Looking back from Khamenei’s perspective, it is possible to trace how a series of decisions gradually closed off every path…
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Premier Li Qiang’s Work Report Signals Shift to Slower but ‘More Sustainable’ Chinese Economic Expansion
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has set its lowest official economic growth target in decades, signaling that Beijing is preparing for a prolonged period of slower expansion as it grapples with structural problems in the world’s second-largest economy. Premier Li Qiang delivered the government’s annual work report on March…
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Xi Warns of ‘Disloyalty’ in China’s Military Amid Enhanced Security at Two Sessions
Analysts say unusual remarks by CCP leader Xi Jinping, coupled with heightened security measures at Beijing's Two Sessions, reflect his loosening grip on China’s armed forces
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Middle East Upheaval Exposes Beijing’s Strategic Vulnerabilities, Analysts Say
Ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran could undermine China’s regional strategy by disrupting energy security and intensify pressure on Beijing’s ambitions in the region
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At Kiwami, Chef Xin Cao’s Sushi Speaks for Itself
Memory, Craft, and the Quiet Language of Food
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US Strike on Iran Linked to Broader Strategy to Counter China, Analyst Says
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran may be driven by a broader geopolitical calculation tied to Washington’s rivalry with Beijing, according to Middle East analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. In a video analysis titled: “The REAL Reason America Struck Iran,” published by…