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Italy arrests alleged Chinese hacker after US issues warrant on.ft.com/4eEFTCn

80 years old cartoon that is still relevant

Time to talk about fragmented authoritarianism to study US foreign policy? 😂

More credible than Iran buying or receiving J10s. Yet, I remain skeptical. Pics and/or official sources are necessary. middleeasteye.net/news/iran-rece…

A Princeton professor had his students complete an assignment using A.I. It became “the most profound experience” in his teaching career. nyer.cm/8UyGH9F

Israel Hayom: "China's embassy in Israel on Tuesday rejected a report claiming that it had transferred missile production equipment or air defense systems to Iran. The embassy emphasized that China firmly opposes the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and never exports

🚨The UAE has built a logistical network to project power in countries surrounding Sudan that includes field hospitals and airstrips. Excellent investigation by Simon Marks looking at UAE's ties to Libya, Chad, CAR and Somaliland--all used to support RSF. bloomberg.com/news/features/…

Israel Hayom reported a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Israel refuting rumors of China transferring weapons to Iran. ❗China stands firmly against the proliferation of all forms of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems.

Some buy chips through third countries, other buy critical materials through other third countries ☺️

NEW: Treasury sanctions 22 entities in Hong Kong, UAE and Turkey for facilitating the sale of Iranian oil

Thanks to Rabia Ali for including my thoughts in this article. Arms to infrastructure: China and Egypt draw closer than ever v.aa.com.tr/3625757

This is really useful. Readings on the evolution of Vietnam and China’s political and economic systems:

Good review. Critical is that China has, so far, provided kind-of-deniable support. The shift to overt, not plug-and-play help cannot be ruled out in the future but it should not be seen as something that happens seamlessly. It is also more binding (than Beijing desires?).

“Trump is not a born intelligence consumer,” write David Gioe and Michael Hayden. “Trump seems to value intelligence only when it validates his own instinct; he does not look to it to challenge his beliefs or to help him consider different angles.” foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

So! China released its new renewable power consumption quotas yesterday and added heavy industry into the list of obligated entities. A Big Deal! I last wrote a thread about China's RPS ~4 years ago, but things have changed since then, so it's time for a commentary refresh. 🧵

I ended up studying Chinese because I wanted to study Japanese but my then-soon-to-be roommate was already lightyears ahead of me. I didn’t want to spend three years with someone who already knew everything I was learning and, so, I changed course.

A pity

I was quoted in this South China Morning Post article: “China, Egypt deepen ties as Beijing ups influence in bid to solve Mideast crises” sc.mp/adb1b

Late stage Civ game irl.