Podcasts about Tianjin

Randel and Owen talk with Elhanan "Henan" Magidovich, a dedicated practitioner of Bagua, Xingyi, and Taiji, to discuss his experiences training Kung Fu. Henan shares insights from his time studying Gao Bagua with Han Feng Rui, a student of Liu Feng Cai, Gao Yi Shengs senior student. As well as his experiences in the Taiwan branch of the Gao system.From Facebook: "Doing BGZ for the last 20 years, which in 1999-2003 I have trained in China and accepted as part of the BGZ linage of our style. I'm the 6th generation at the general BGZ linage and 4th generation at the Gao Yi Sheng style. The creator of the style was a well known master named Gao Yi Sheng and the style named after him.Other background:6 years FCS Kali, instructor and Israeli representative.2 years of Pambuan Arnis."YouTubeFacebookArticle about Han Feng Rui#kungfu #teaching #podcast #gongfu #taiji #taichi #Tianjin #martialarts #wushu #kungfuconversations #china #bagua #gaostylebagua #liufengcai

Os voy a leer un manifiesto de Jhon P. Ryan publicado en foroconspiracion punto com titulado REVOLUCIÓN O CONFORT? EL DILEMA OCCIDENTAL El régimen teme a una revolución y genera los anticuerpos. Que revolución va a hacer gente que lo único que sabe es sacar su perrito de paseo? Occidente desactivó toda potencia revolucionaria al formar sujetes dóciles, aislados y adictos al confort. Y una revolución se hace si hay gente capaz de hacerla. Pero que revolución va a hacer una sociedad que no sabe construir nada sin pedir permiso, que no soporta el mínimo riesgo, que se desmorona cuando se le cae el WIFI? La revolución requiere carácter; y el carácter no se forja entre micros dosis de serotonina y delivery express. Occidente no cría. rebeldes, cría mascotas humanas, sujetos pulidos, diplomados, amigables y perfectamente domesticados por la lógica de la comodidad. Su mayor acto de subversión es indignarse en twitter mientras le toman foto a su taza de avena. Nos dicen que somos mas libres que nunca, pero cada decisión está guiada per un algoritmo; cada sueño regulado por el mercado; cada deseo formateado por plataformas. Nos enseñaron a creer que elegir entre marcas es ejercer la libertad; que ir a votar sin opciones reales es democracia, que quejarse sin consecuencias es revolución. Pero no, le que tenemos es un zoológico moral de individuos entrenados para obedecer con elegancia. Y eso no construye ninguna transformación real. La revolución industrial no nos emancipó, nos disciplinó; convirtió el cuerpo humano en extensión de la máquina; la técnica en mandamiento; el progreso es un mandato. Cada nuevo avance tecnológico fue una cadena pulida; cada automatización una amputación simbólica. Al principio era opcional, luego condición de existencia. La máquina no se ofrecía, se imponía. Y con ella un nuevo tipo de humanidad funcional, especializada, incapaz de decidir su destino. Hey, el sujete occidental está atrapado en el espejismo del confort, cree que es libre porque puede elegir entre tres modelos de IPhone; pero no puede salir de su dependencia emocional, su deuda bancaria e su adicción a la validación externa. Vive anestesiado, vive cómodo, vive obedeciendo. La tecnología no amplió nuestra autonomía, la estrechó. La informatización masiva, la inteligencia artificial, las redes y los protocolos de control digital no sen herramientas neutrales, son extensiones de un régimen que ya no necesita represión; basta con que nos sintamos cómodos en las jaulas. Por eso reprime a los viejos, porque son de otra generación, con otra formación. El régimen ya no mata ideas, las vuelve productos; ya no necesita censurar libros, sine hacerles irrelevantes. Ya no necesita policías en la calle, solo adicción en el bolsillo. Y mientras tanto, las generaciones que alguna vez soñaron con destruir al amo ahora gestionan su imagen; administra diversidad como si fuera marketing. Se reemplazó la lucha por derechos materiales, por debates simbólicos que no toca la estructura técnica que garantiza nuestra sumisión. Dónde están los cuadros, donde la organización; donde les sujetos capaces de arriesgar su pellejo por algo mas grande que ellos mismos? Ne hay, porque todo ha sido formateado para que no los haya; para que la revolución sea una nostalgia, un chiste, una pose. Porque si; el régimen necesita que todo se critique, excepto su núcleo, excepto su arquitectura industrial; excepto la lógica que convierte al humano en recurso y al planeta en inventario. Por ese cualquier mejora que no cuestione la raíz técnica del régimen es solo una renovación cosmética. Porque una sociedad diseñada para la estabilidad funcional, la libertad es una anomalía. Y cuando todo se vuelve estable, todo se vuelve estéril. Y sin dolor, sin riesgo, sin hambre, sin deseo no hay revolución posible. Una revolución no nace en una asamblea, nace en el cuerpo, en la disidencia vivida, en la incomodidad existencial. Pero esta sociedad anestesiada no siente, no sangra, no arriesga. Y si no hay cuerpos dispuestos a romperse no hay régimen que se rompa. Porque ningún orden teme a quienes ya aprendieron a obedecer con elegancia. I ningún cambio nace de quien cree que protestar es firmar peticiones on line entre paseos de perros y fotos de almuerzos. La verdadera revolución será volver a tener hambre de verdad; no de pan, de sentido, de destine, de future. Ese hambre no cabe en una vida programada para no molestar jamás. LA GRAN EXPROPIACIÓN DIGITAL: CÓMO TE ESTÁN VENDIENDO LA ESCLAVITUD DE LA TOKENIZACIÓN La tokenización es el nuevo juguete de la élite: tomar todo le existente (acciones, bonos, casas, terrenos, incluso obras de arte) y convertirlo en gemelos digitales en la blockchain. Cada token será como una escritura de propiedad, pero a diferencia de hoy, podrá descomponerse en millones de micro acciones que se venderán al mejor postor. El mantra oficial es eficiencia, velocidad y transparencia; la realidad es la construcción de un gigantesco registre digital global de tierras donde cada active, y cada persona, será catalogado y controlado. Los bancos más poderosos ya están preparando el terreno, mientras que los gobiernos, con leyes y regulaciones modernas, aceleran los esfuerzos para legitimar las monedas estables y los sistemas de page blockchain. Estas monedas estables son simplemente una CBDC disfrazada: programables, rastreables y revocables a voluntad. El plan es simple: dejar que el viejo sistema financiero se derrumbe bajo el peso de los derivados y la deuda insostenible, y luego ofrecer un rescate a les ciudadanos desesperados. A cambio de su libertad, recibirán unas migajas en forma de tokens digitales almacenados en una billetera vinculada a una identidad digital obligatoria. Una vez firmado el nuevo pacto, el sistema monitoreará cada transacción, cada propiedad, incluso les dates biológicos recopilados mediante dispositivos portátiles. Nos dicen que todo será más transparente. Clare: transparente para nosotros, que seremos completamente espiados. Sin embargo, seguirán manejando el poder entre bastidores. Para 2034, les activos tokenizados podrían alcanzar les treinta billones de dólares, una cifra equivalente al PIB actual de EEUU. Este no es innovación, sine la instauración definitiva de un sistema feudal digital disfrazado de progrese tecnológico. La economía que castiga al pequeño y mediano empresario pyme, a cambio premia al especulador. Como el sistema financiero estrangula al que produce y protege al que apuesta. El capital no trabaja, juega. Y en este juego el que produce pierde. Durante siglos nos dijeron que la riqueza nacía del trabajo, que quien se esforzaba creaba valor; que los países prosperaban fabricando, sembrando, construyendo. Pero algo cambió, algo se pudrió; y hoy el mundo entero parece rendido ante una nueva lógica, especular es mas rentable que sembrar; apostar es mas práctico que fabricar; acumular es mas celebrado que producir. Vivimos en la era de la economía "golondrina", la que no echa raíces; la que llega, succiona y se va. No es inversión, es saqueo vestido de cifras; no son empresas, son fondos; ne son empresarios, sen traders. Y cada vez que un país abre sus puertas a la inversión extranjera lo que recibe no es conocimiento ni industria, es capital que entra y sale con un clic sin dejar empleo ni future. Nos dijeron. que eso era modernidad; nos dijeron que eso era necesario. Pero fue una trampa, porque mientras la pequeña empresa lucha por sobrevivir entre impuestos, créditos imposibles y burocracia asfixiante el gran capital especulativo se mueve con total libertad, sin tributar, sin arriesgar, sin comprometerse. Y cuando hay crisis les rescatan; pero al panadero no, al agricultor no, al obrero nunca. Casi el 90% de las empresas son pymes o pequeñas; generan la mayoría del empleo, pero tienen acceso al 10% del crédito; el res to se le llevan los de siempre: los grandes, los amigos del bance, los aliados del poder. Las Pymes fueron sacrificadas para sostener la bicicleta financiera. La banca prefiere invertir en bonos del gobierno antes que financiar industria. Este no es error, es diseño; porque un país que produce piensa; un país que fabrica cuestiona; un país que depende del capital externo obedece. Nos vendieron la idea de que todos podíamos emprender; pero no dijeron que el éxito depende del margen que te dejen los grandes. Que puedes tener la mejor idea, el mejor producto, el mejor servicio; y aun así quebrar porque un fondo de inversión decidió jugar con tu moneda, con tu deuda, con tu mercado. La economía real está secuestrada por la financiera, y el drama es que no producen lo mismo. Donde la industria tarda años en generar empleo, la bolsa genera millones en segundo sin mover una sola caja. Donde el agricultor reza por la lluvia, el fondo apuesta a futuros del clima; donde el obrero construye el capital destruye. Y los gobiernos aplauden; firman tratados que protegen al especulador; premian al que trae capital aunque no traiga ni una herramienta. Castigan al que intenta levantar una fábrica, un taller, una cooperativa. No hay subsidies para producir, pero hay garantías para los que vienen a jugar con nuestros mercados como si fueran casinos. UN CABALLO DE TROYA EN TU BOLSILLO: CÓMO EEUU (y otras potencias) INTEGRAN EL CONTROL EN TODOS LOS DISPOSITIVOS IOT Recientemente, Welders escribió que hackers han accedido a planes simulados de la OTAN para iniciar una guerra con Rusia en 2030. Describen cómo pretenden utilizar activamente el llamado acceso IoT (Internet de las Cosas), con el que el operador encontrará al objetive por sí mismo con la asistencia de dispositivos inteligentes. Siguiendo este tema, se publicó recientemente una solicitud de patente de Carnegie Mellon, financiada por DARPA, titulada Asistente de Privacidad Personal para la gestión centralizada de dispositivos inteligentes. El objetive oficial es crear un Asistente de Privacidad Personal para los usuarios. Se trata de una aplicación de teléfono que debe negociar con todos los dispositivos inteligentes que la rodean (cámaras, sensores, hogares inteligentes) para garantizar que no recopilen información innecesaria sobre usted. Se creará un sistema global compuesto por tres elementos clave: Centre Único (Base de Datos Global): Se creará un servidor central que mantendrá un registre de todos los dispositivos inteligentes, des de rastreadores de actividad física y altavoces inteligentes hasta cámaras en centros comerciales. Este centro conocerá cada dispositivo, su ubicación y sus capacidades. Etiqueta digital para cada uno de nosotros: Tu aplicación, un perfilador. Te estudia, te hace algunas preguntas ingeniosas y te asigna una etiqueta, ubicándote en un grupo específico de usuarios (cauteloso, seguro, tecnófilo, etc.). El sistema tema decisiones por ti, basándose en tu perfil. Tu individualidad ya no importa. Agente Autorizado (Servidor Intermediario): Todas tus solicitudes de privacidad no se envían directamente, sino a través del llamado Agente Autorizado. Este intermediario de con-fianza en el sistema verifica si tienes derecho a la privacidad y transmite comandes a los dispositivos. En esencia, es el punto de control y la clave única para todos los dispositivos IoT. Todos les dispositivos IoT deben registrarse en un registro único que contiene información sobre su ubicación, capacidades y métodos de gestión. Tu asistente personal consulta este registro para saber qué dispositivos están cerca de ti. Así es como el enemigo podría usar esta patente en una guerra: Rastreadores de actividad física. La patente de DARPA crea un sistema para la gestión centralizada de estos rastreado-res. El servidor central conoce cada pulsera en la muñeca de cada usuario. El sistema de perfiles conoce sus hábitos y rutas. Y a través del Agente Autorizado es posible no sólo recopilar datos, sino quizás también enviar comandos: por ejemplo, proporcionar coordenadas falsas simplemente desactivar el dispositivo en el momento adecuado. Dispositivos domésticos inteligentes. ¿Cómo recibe una cerradura inteligente la señal de apertura? A través de la misma Infraestructura de Privacidad del IoT. Un operador en algún lugar de Bruselas no hackeará el sistema. Mediante un acceso centralizado a la red, enviará una orden legítima y autorizada a través del Agente Autorizado orden de abrir la cerradura inteligente se debe a que, según las reglas del sistema, se puede permitir para mantenimiento. Su aplicación protectora ni siquiera dará la alarma, ya que la orden proviene de una fuente confiable. Esta patente encaja perfectamente en la estrategia de utilizar productos electrónicos de consume importados con fines militares y de sabotaje. Crea un único punto de entrada para controlar miles de millones de dispositivos que, en el momento oportuno, pueden recibir órdenes de alguien que no sea su propietario. -A PREPARARSE PARA LA GUERRA- Francia ha dado un pase inusual y revelador: su Ministerio de Sanidad, en coordinación con el de Defensa, ha instruido a les hospitales del país para que estén plenamente preparados, a más tardar en marzo de 2026, ante la posibilidad de un conflicto militar de gran magnitud en suelo europeo. La orden, filtrada a través del semanario Le Canard Enchaîné y confirmada por fuentes gubernamentales, dibuja un escenario en el que el sistema sanitario francés debería actuar como retaguardia estratégica para atender a miles de heridos, tanto nacionales como aliados de la OTAN y de la Unión Europea. La ministra de Sanidad, Catherine Vautrin, intentó rebajar la tensión tras la filtración. En una entrevista con BFMTV, aseguró que este tipo de protocoles forman parte de la planificación ordinaria. Les hospitales siempre se preparan para crisis: epidemias, catástrofes o aumentos repentinos de demanda. Es normal anticipar. Sin embargo, el lenguaje del documento, fechado el 18 de julio de 2025, es inequívoco -GOBERNANZA GLOBAL- El presidente de la República Popular China, Xi Jinping, propuse una iniciativa de gobernanza global durante una reunión ampliada de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái en Tianjin. Quisiera proponer una iniciativa de gobernanza global y trabajar con todos les países para crear conjuntamente un sistema de gobernanza global más justo y equitativo, así como para construir una comunidad con un destino común para la humanidad, declaró Xi Jinping. Odio tener razón. Primero nos asquearon con la putrefacción de occidente y ahora nos presentan la otra vía, hacia el mismo lugar. Dos sombrillas en el desierto, que pertenecen a un mismo dueño. CONCLUSIONES Nos enseñaron a odiar al diablo pero a adorar al sistema. Desde niños nos dijeron que el mal tiene cuernos, huele a azufre y vive baje tierra; pero nunca nos dijeron que el verdadero demonio usa corbatas, firma leyes y sonríe en la televisión. Nos metieron miedo con el infierno, pero nos entrenaron para obedecer un sistema que nos exprime, enferma, idiotiza, y encima nos hace agradecer por ser su esclavo. Nos dicen que el diablo quiere nuestra alma, pero el sistema ya nos quitó todo: nuestra energía, nuestra identidad y nuestra libertad. Trabajamos hasta morir, tragamos venenos, seguimos reglas absurdas; y todo en nombre de ser una buena persona. Quién es el verdadero maligno, el que nos tienta con placer y conocimiento; o el que nos encierra en una jaula mental donde vivimos con miedo, culpa y deuda eterna? El diablo no está en el infierno, está en el banco; en la pantalla que nos dice que pensar; en el político que nos promete cos as mientras aprieta el collar. Pero eso no le dicen; nos enseñan a obedecer, no a pensar. Nos enseñan a arredillarnos, no a cuestionar. Porque un borrego obediente nunca escapa; y eso es justo lo que quieren. Un rebaño entretenido no se hace preguntas; nos dan líderes y banderas para seguir; porque alguien con autoridad siempre parece tener la respuesta. Y si falta un enemigo se inventa; nada une mas que un enemigo común. Quién es ese enemigo? Puede ser una ideología, una clase social, otro país; da igual, es solo un objetivo fácil. Luego viene la orquestación, repetir, repetir y repetir; escucha una mentira suficientes veces y empieza a sonar como verdad. Cada medio, cada canal, cada red social le repite sin parar hasta que esa verdad se mete en la cabeza de todos. Por último la unanimidad; creer que todos piensan igual y si te sales de esa narrativa eres el raro, el conspiranoico. Nadie quiere ser el loco, así que la mayoría se calla. El resultado?, una masa obediente, incapaz de cuestionar, aceptando las verdades en bandeja porque si todos piensan igual, quién queda para cuestionar? Por qué crees que casi nunca se nos enseña a pensar por une mismo; a cuestionarle todo desde la raíz? Te dicen que es éxito, que es felicidad, que es ser buena persona. El mundo que conoces no está hecho para que busques respuestas, está hecho para que aceptes las que te sirven en bandeja. Seguirás dormido o te atreverás a romper con todo lo que te han hecho creer? Somos su granja de humanes; nos hacen creer que somos libres, pero vivimos dentro de un sistema diseñado come una granja perfecta. Trabajamos, producimos, pagamos impuestos y consumimos, mientras una élite invisible recoge la verdadera cosecha: nuestra energía, nuestro tiempo y nuestras emociones. Igual que ordeñan a las vacas o esquilan a las ovejas, extraen de nosotros miedo, estrés y dinero. ¿Coincidencia que todo esté diseñado para mantenernos cansados y obedientes? No somos ciudadanos, somos recursos. La jaula es tan grande que muchos ni siquiera la ven. Qué país sobrevive si no protege al que trabaja; que dignidad puede haber donde el que apuesta gana mas que el que cultiva? Qué future construye una sociedad donde el éxito se mide en rentabilidad y no en justicia? Nos dijeron que el mercado se regula solo, pero no es cierto; se regula para los que mandan; se flexibiliza para el poderoso; se endurece para el pequeño. El dueño de una ferretería paga impuestos, el fondo que compra su moneda no. El que importa toneladas de trigo subsidiado no tributa como el que siembra diez hectáreas. Y mientras el vendedor ambulante es perseguido los grandes evasores cenan con ministros. El resultado, una economía que castiga el sudor y premia el algoritmo. Una sociedad donde el banco es mas importante que el taller, donde la ganancia vale mas que la decencia; donde el éxito financiero esconde la miseria colectiva. Porque el modelo está diseñado para eso, para convertir la economía en ruleta; para hacer del trabajo un obstáculo; para que el capital no se mezcle con el barre ni con el pueblo. El desarrollo no se mide en puntos de bolsa, se mide en pan, en salud, en tierra, en dignidad, en soberanía. Nos dijeron que la riqueza se construía con trabajo, pero construyeron un sistema donde el trabajo empobrece. Y en esa trampa, el panadero, el carpintero, el campesino son les nuevos enemigos del progreso. Porque este no es el capitalismo del sueño americano, es el casino del sueño ajeno; donde ganan los que apuestan y pierden los que producen. Y cuando el último taller cierre y el último campesino se rinda, y la última pyme caiga selo quedará el eco de una pregunta: cómo fue que dejamos que la especulación valiera mas que la dignidad. Ese día la economía será perfecta, perfecta para destruirnos. ………………………………………………………………………………………. Conductor del programa UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Canal en Telegram @UnTecnicoPreocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq Invitados LaJessi @LaJessibot Donde hay bromas hay verdades | Qué no te engañen la pena es la novia del pene #EmperatrizDeTuiter #TweetStar #CangrejaDeWallstreet filósofa d barrio …. Germán @montoyaoffi ….. Mariana @Chamurita Una ilusión, ser FELIZ cada día. Deporte, fotografía, dibujo. Sin la música y viajar creo que no podría vivir. Confiando que algún día cambie... …. BOMBERO @josemcolchero …. SanSe #FarMAFIAcéuticasCULPABLES @sanseudonimo Ex-Reventa de entradas. Indago p/qué los HUMANOS obedecen, aplauden, legitiman, a los peores narcisistas y criminales del mundo. Si te CURAS, ellos se ARRUINAN. …. Astudillo @4studill0 …. Ira @Genes72 ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: AYUDA A TRAVÉS DE LA COMPRA DE MIS LIBROS https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2024/11/16/ayuda-a-traves-de-la-compra-de-mis-libros/ REVOLUCIÓN O CONFORT? EL DILEMA OCCIDENTAL https://foroconspiracion.com/threads/revolucion-o-confort-el-dilema-occidental.480/ ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros Epílogo Canto a la Rebelión - Ska-P https://youtu.be/P84-CBxBjJ0?feature=shared

Today's show features an interview with Brandon Bryant, Missoula native and resident whom we have featured on this show in the past. He will talk about his recent altercation with the Missoula Police. Our word of the Week is “assassination,” as we discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the responses to it. We then look at the Trump Administration's DOGE efforts at the Social Security Administration and its results so far. We have a follow-up story about the U.S. Border Patrol agents arresting two firefighters working on the fire line on the Olympic Peninsula. We explore the truly historic events happening around the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's annual meeting in Tianjin, China that has profound implications for the US empire. And finally, we have a follow-up to this spring's general strike in Panama, where the workers emerged victorious over the Panamanian government and the Chiquita Brands corporation.

Last time we spoke about the beginning of the battle of Nanjing. As the relentless tide of war approached Nanjing in December 1937, fear gripped its residents. As atrocities unfolded in the countryside, civilians flocked toward safety zones, desperate for refuge. Under the command of General Tang Shengzhi, the Chinese forces prepared for a fierce defense, determined to hold their ground against the technologically superior invaders. Despite heavy losses and internal strife, hopes flickered among the defenders, fueled by the valor of their troops. Key positions like Old Tiger's Cave became battlegrounds, exemplifying the fierce resistance against the Japanese advance. On December 9, as artillery fire enveloped the city, a battle for the Gate of Enlightenment commenced. Both sides suffered grievously, with the Chinese soldiers fighting to the last, unwilling to yield an inch of their soil. Each assault from Japan met with relentless counterattacks, turning Nanjing into a symbol of perseverance amidst impending doom, as the siege marked a critical chapter in the conflict, foreshadowing the brutal events that would follow.   #167 The Battle of Nanjing Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. By mid-December, the landscape surrounding Nanjing was eerily quiet. The Japanese Army marched through what seemed to be desolate fields and mountains, but they were not truly empty. Civilians were scarce, with most having fled, but a few remained in their homes, hiding in cellars and barns, clinging to the hope that the war would bypass them. Meanwhile, thousands of Chinese soldiers, left behind and unable to keep pace with their units, still posed a significant danger to the Japanese forces. The Japanese Army had not truly conquered the territory east and south of Nanjing; they had merely passed through. Mopping-up operations became a top priority. Soldiers from the 16th Infantry Division, stationed near Purple Mountain, spent early December conducting these missions far from the city's walls. “Chinese stragglers may be hiding in this area, and they must be flushed out. Any small structure of no strategic value to the Japanese Army must be burned!” This command rang out to the division's soldiers as they spread across the countryside around Unicorn Gate. Soon, isolated fires began to illuminate the horizon, one for each home. Soldiers from the 9th Infantry Division, who were not directly engaged in combat south of the Gate of Enlightenment, were also conducting similar mopping-up operations. On December 11 at noon, one squad received orders to investigate a suspicious farm building. Although it had been searched previously, movement inside prompted renewed caution. The Japanese entered carefully, moving from room to room. In the basement, they discovered eight Chinese soldiers who offered no resistance, immediately raising their hands in surrender. Bound together, they were brought outside. Using a few Chinese words supplemented by sign language, the Japanese gathered that the Chinese had been in the vicinity where one of their comrades had been killed days earlier. Unanimously, they decided the prisoners should be executed in front of their comrade's grave. Some of the older soldiers hesitated, reluctant to partake in the killings, leaving it to the younger ones to carry out the order. Soon, eight headless bodies lay sprawled before a solitary Japanese grave.  On the morning of December 11, the first soldiers of the 6th Japanese Infantry Division finally spotted the distant city wall of Nanjing. They had been engaged in fierce combat for nearly two days, attempting to dislodge the tenacious defenders of the Yuhuatai plateau, the elite soldiers of the 88th Division. In a desperate bid to maintain their foothold on Yuhuatai, the 88th Division deployed its reserved 528th Regiment along with a battalion of engineers. Despite their efforts, the regiment's ranks had been depleted, filled with inexperienced recruits, and their leadership nearly obliterated, limiting their effectiveness. Under the relentless assaults from the Japanese forces, their defenses began to falter almost immediately. Faced with the stiff resistance at the Gate of Enlightenment, the Japanese shifted their focus to the Chinese Gate on December 11. Japanese aircraft were summoned for tactical air support, forcing the 88th Division's defenders to retreat behind the wall. This withdrawal occurred swiftly and somewhat chaotically, allowing the Japanese to pursue closely. Before the Chinese could regroup, 300 Japanese soldiers had breached the wall. Only the mobilization of all available forces enabled the Chinese to push the attackers back outside. Meanwhile, the left flank of the 88th Division, stationed east of Chinese Gate, remained outside the wall. Here, they clashed with elements of the 9th Japanese Division but faced intense pressure and were compelled to fall back. By the end of the day, the Chinese division had shortened its defensive line, regrouping in front of the city wall. Plans for a nighttime counterattack were ultimately abandoned, as it became clear that the division's soldiers were too fatigued to mount an effective offensive. Overall, it proved to be a successful day for the Japanese 10th Army. Further south, the Kunisaki Detachment successfully crossed the Yangtze River at Cihu village, beginning their advance toward Pukou. Its special amphibious training made the detachment ideally suited for the operation, but its limited numbers, essentially a reinforced infantry regiment, raised concerns at field headquarters about whether it could accomplish the task alone. Prince Asaka proposed transporting part of the 13th Division across the Yangtze further north to sever the railway connecting Tianjin to Pukou, cutting off a potential retreat route for Chinese forces that had escaped Nanjing.  On December 11, Japanese artillery shells rained down relentlessly, targeting both the interior and exterior of Nanjing's city walls. Administrators of the Safety Zone were alarmed to witness several shells landing perilously close to its southern edge. In a bid to provide some semblance of security, American and foreign flags were raised around the zone's perimeter, though their protective influence against artillery fire from miles away was negligible. The leaders of the Safety Zone faced an unexpected dilemma: how to handle lawbreakers with the city courts now out of operation. That day, they encountered a thief caught in the act. As Rabe noted in his diary “We sentence the thief to death, then pardon him and reduce his punishment to 24 hours in jail, and ultimately, due to the absence of a jail, we simply let him go”. Refugees continued to pour in, with a total of 850 having found shelter at Ginling College. Vautrin and her colleagues began to feel that their initial estimate of 2,700 women and children seeking refuge on the campus was overly optimistic. They were soon proven wrong. On the banks of the Yangtze River, hundreds of injured soldiers and civilians were lining up to be ferried across to Pukou, where trains awaited to transport them further inland and away from danger. Many had been waiting for days without food. While ferries made continuous trips across the river to rescue as many as possible, the process was painfully slow. As of late December 10, approximately 1,500 wounded civilians remained stranded on the south bank of the Yangtze. The Japanese forces were confronted by a fiercely determined enemy composed largely of young soldiers from the Training Division. These soldiers had the advantage of having been stationed near Purple Mountain for several years, making them familiar with the terrain. Additionally, they were part of an elite unit, groomed not just in equipment and training but also instilled with a sense of nationalism rooted in Chiang Kai-shek's ideology. Li Xikai, the commander of the division's 3rd Regiment, had set up his command post directly in the path of the primary Japanese advance, yet his regiment continued to resist. Despite the fierce resistance, the Japanese gradually gained control over the Purple Mountain area. General Nakajima Kesago, commander of the 16th Division, visited an artillery observation post early in the day and was pleased to receive reports that his troops had captured two peaks of Purple Mountain and were poised to take the main peak.  Yet there loomed a problem on Nakajima's right flank. A widening gap was emerging between the 16th Division and the 13th Division, which had advanced along the southern bank of the Yangtze. There was a risk that Chinese forces could escape through this lightly guarded area. The 13th Division was stationed in the strategically important river port city of Zhenjiang, preparing to cross the Yangtze. The Central China Area Army ordered the 13th Division to mobilize three infantry battalions and one artillery battalion. This new formation, known as the Yamada Detachment after its commander, Yamada Senji, was tasked with remaining on the Yangtze's south bank and advancing westward to capture two Chinese fortresses on the river: Mt. Wulong and Mt. Mufu. This redeployment alleviated concerns about the gap, allowing the 16th Division to focus on the city wall. As the sun dipped towards the horizon, one Captain Akao Junzo prepared for what he believed would be his final assault. He had been ordered to seize a hill northeast of Sun Yat-sen Gate that overlooked the city entrance. His commander told him “The attack on Nanjing will likely be the last battle of this war, and I hope your company can be at the front when the enemy's lines are breached”. The hill was fortified with numerous machine gun positions, reinforced with mud, bricks, and tiles, and connected by an intricate network of trenches. Dense rows of barbed wire lay before the positions, designed to halt attackers and expose them to machine-gun fire. Additionally, the area was likely heavily mined, and Chinese soldiers maintained a high level of alertness. Akao knew this all too well; when he crawled forward and slightly lifted his head to survey the landscape, he triggered a hail of bullets, one of which grazed his helmet. Around late afternoon, four mountain guns from the regimental artillery began firing on the Chinese positions, sustaining the bombardment for over an hour. By 5:00 pm, as the winter sky darkened, Akao decided it was time to launch the attack. Expecting close-quarters combat, he instructed his men to carry only their rifles and small entrenchment tools. With the entire company poised to move, he dispatched a small group of soldiers ahead to cut openings in the barbed wire while receiving covering fire from the mountain guns and the rifles and machine guns of their comrades. The remainder of the company advanced with swords raised and bayonets fixed. As they approached within about 700 feet of the enemy positions, the artillery bombardment ceased as planned. The enemy, still reeling from the ferocity of the earlier assault, scrambled in a panic from their trenches, retreating in disarray. Akao and his fellow soldiers pressed forward, cutting down any opposition in their path. Seizing the momentum, Akao charged to occupy the hill that had been his target. He found it deserted upon his arrival and sent a triumphant message back to command, reporting that the objective had been achieved. However, the reply he received left him baffled: he was ordered to withdraw with his company and return to their lines. Apparently, the regimental command deemed the position too precarious. Sensing that a precious advantage was being squandered, Akao disregarded the order. Before his company could establish a defensive position on the hill, the Chinese launched a counterattack. Lying down, the Japanese soldiers returned fire while frantically digging into the earth to fortify their position. Gradually, they began to form a rudimentary perimeter at the summit. The fighting continued into the night. Exhausted from days without sleep, many soldiers rotated between guard duty and rest, dozing off intermittently in their shallow trenches, reassuring one another that everything would be alright before drifting back to sleep. They successfully repelled all attempts by the Chinese to reclaim the hill and were eventually relieved. On December 11, after leaving his capital, Chiang Kai-shek took time to reflect on everything that had happened in his diary. He reassured himself that his nationalist revolution would persist, regardless of whether he held Nanjing, “Temporary defeat can be turned into eventual victory.” Yet he did not fear so much the Japanese invasion itself, but rather how the weakening of his nationalist government might allow the Communists to rise. He wrote about how his nation was on the brink of becoming a second Spain. While foreign invasions were undoubtedly disastrous, they could eventually be overcome, if not immediately, then over years or decades. Sometimes, this could be achieved merely by absorbing the outmatched invader and assimilating them into Chinese society. In contrast, internal unrest posed a far more fundamental threat to the survival of any regime. As we have seen in this series, going back to the mid 19th century, was it the foreign empires of Britain, France and Russia that threatened to destroy the Qing dynasty, or was it the internal civil war brought on by the Taiping? As Chiang famously put it “the Japanese were a treatable disease of the skin. Communism however was a disease of the heart”. Chiang could accept a humiliating but rapid retreat from Nanjing. In his view, it would be far more difficult to recover from a bloody yet futile struggle for the city that might cost him what remained of his best troops. A prolonged defensive battle, he reasoned, would be a tragic waste and could shift the balance of power decisively in favor of the Communists. This new mindset was reflected in a telegram he sent late on December 11 to Tang Shengzhi: “If the situation becomes untenable, it is permissible to find the opportune moment to retreat to regroup in the rear in anticipation of future counterattacks.” On December 12, tankettes cautiously plunged into the Yuhuatai plateau. Unexpectedly the Chinese defenders abandoned their positions and rushed down the hillside toward Nanjing's walls. Upon discovering this, the Japanese tankettes opened fire on the retreating Chinese, cutting swathes through the masses and sending bodies tumbling down the slope. Some Japanese infantry caught up, joining in the slaughter and laughing boisterously as they reveled in the chaos. A tankette column escorted a group of engineers to the Nanjing wall and then drove east along the moat until they reached a large gate, flanked by two smaller openings, all securely shut. A chilling message, painted in blue, adorned the gate's surface. Written in Chinese characters, it conveyed a stark warning: “We Swear Revenge on the Enemy.” The wall itself loomed three stories high, but Japanese artillery was already targeting it, this was known as the Chinese Gate. Now that Yuhuatai was virtually in Japanese hands, capturing the gate had become the primary objective. At this location, the wall stood 70 feet tall, protected by a 100-foot moat to the outside. All bridges spanning the moat had been destroyed. The area around the gate was heavily defended, with approximately one machine gun positioned every 50 yards atop the wall. Inside, the gate was reinforced with a formidable barrier of sandbags. Chinese infantry armed with mortars and small arms could fire down on the Japanese attackers while others had established isolated positions in nearby buildings that had survived the “scorched earth” policy. Taking the gate and the heavily fortified southwestern corner of the wall was the responsibility of the 6th Division. The division was deploying its regiments: the 13th, the 47th, and the 23rd from east to west. The 45th Regiment, the final unit of the division, was tasked with skirting the western side of the wall and advancing northward, aiming for the Yangtze docks at Xiaguan. The soldiers of the division had already formed a rough understanding of the formidable defenses they were facing. During the night between December 11 and 12, they had advanced nearly to the wall, gathering intelligence to prepare for an assault at dawn. As planned, the assault commenced. Field artillery fired round after round at the gate, but the wall sustained minimal damage. A Japanese tank rolled up, firing point-blank at the gate but producing no visible effect. Next, it was the engineers' turn. A “dare-to-die” squad, equipped with long ladders, crept as close to the wall as possible without exposing themselves and then sprinted the final distance. The moment they broke into the open, a Chinese machine gun opened fire, cutting them down to the last man. At noon, three Japanese planes soared overhead, dropping bombs near a Chinese-held building outside the gate. The smoke from the resulting fire briefly obscured the area. Seizing the opportunity presented by the reduced visibility, a large group of Chinese soldiers holed up inside attempted to dash back to the wall. The Japanese spotted their movement instantly, and every soldier in the line opened fire. The fleeing Chinese were mowed down like ripe grass, collapsing in heaps.  Meanwhile the battle for the Gate of Enlightenment was drawing to a close. On the Chinese side of the wall, confusion reigned regarding the overall situation on December 12. Chen Yiding, brigade commander of the 87th Division, had been warned that heads would roll if the Gate of Enlightenment fell to the Japanese. Hearing the sounds of fierce fighting on the edges of Yuhuatai and seeing the smoke rise from numerous fires on Purple Mountain, he was left in the dark about their implications, surrounded by the fog of war. Chen's troops had finally managed to establish a telephone link to the rear, but by mid-afternoon, it was cut off, likely due to a stray artillery shell. After dark, Chen sent an officer to his left flank to make contact with the Chinese forces there. The report that followed was far from reassuring. A unit from Guangdong Province was abandoning its positions and retreating north, attempting to exit the capital through one of the gates in the city wall. The officer had attempted to inquire about their destination, but the retreating soldiers ignored him. With neighboring units evacuating autonomously, a significant gap was opening in the Chinese line atop the wall between the Gate of Enlightenment and Sun Yat-sen Gate. A frightening possibility emerged: the Japanese could walk right in across the undefended southeastern corner of the city wall and surround Chen Yiding's troops before they had a chance to withdraw. The situation was becoming untenable, a fact underscored by the artillery fire raining down on Chen's position. Despite this, retreat was not a simple decision for Chen and the other commanders of the 87th Division. They had been garrisoned in Nanjing before the war, and the city had become home to many of the soldiers. Shortly after midnight, Chen called a meeting with his senior officers. After considerable discussion, they concluded that they had no choice but to withdraw. Nonetheless, Chen insisted that everyone sign a document confirming their support for this decision, recognizing the potential danger of taking such a significant step without consensus. After all, his own life had been threatened if the situation deteriorated further. Soon after, the Chinese began to move out of their positions. The Japanese were initially unaware of the retreat; all they noticed during the night between December 12 and 13 was that the Chinese artillery fire began to grow increasingly distant. By 4:00 am it had stopped completely. The few remaining Chinese were quickly overwhelmed and killed. In the end, the gate, which had cost so many lives during the seemingly endless battle, was taken almost effortlessly by the Japanese. Soldiers of the 9th Division, stationed outside the wall, scrambled up the slope created by the previous days' shelling. Once at the top, they thrust their hands into the air, shouting “Banzai!” so loudly that they believed their families back home in Japan might hear them. Tears streamed down their faces as soldiers embraced and shook hands, reflecting on the friends they had lost throughout the months of fighting, from Shanghai to their current position. They reassured each other that their sacrifices had been worth it for this very moment. On December 12,  the slopes of Purple Mountain  were ablaze. Zhou Zhenqiang, commander of the Training Division's 1st Brigade, led his men in a desperate struggle to maintain control of the mountain's forested peaks. However, they were being overwhelmed by the better-equipped Japanese troops, and Zhou knew it was only a matter of time before he would have to relinquish his position. Zhou found himself unable to obtain any information from his superiors about the overall situation, despite repeated attempts to contact the Training Division's headquarters. He dispatched a runner, who returned a few hours later with disheartening news: the divisional commander had left late in the afternoon. Other reports indicated a general breakdown in command. The elite 88th Division was in disarray, and an entire division of Guangdong troops, that being the same force that had abandoned the wall near the Gate of Enlightenment, had been spotted marching out of the Gate of Great Peace, seemingly intent on returning home. With indications of collapse all around him, Zhou decided to execute an orderly withdrawal from Purple Mountain, leaving a small contingent behind to cover the retreat. His troops entered through the city wall at Sun Yat-sen Gate and marched in disciplined columns through the streets of Nanjing, where signs of imminent anarchy were evident. Chinese soldiers were scattered everywhere, speaking a cacophony of dialects, yet they appeared to lack any coherent command. Tang Shengzhi's grip on the situation was weakening. Meanwhile Japan's 13th Air Group had been busy with the final stages of the battle for Nanjing.  In the morning of December 12, after raiding Chinese positions at Sun Yat-sen Gate, they  received new orders. Intelligence indicated that Chinese ships, laden with troops, were moving up the Yangtze from Nanjing. Japanese infantry on the ground could only watch as this prize slipped through their fingers, and the army requested air support. All available planes at Changzhou, a mix of A4N fighters and Yokosuka B4Y bombers, totaling 24 aircraft, were assembled for the crucial mission. The day was clear, providing excellent visibility as the pilots headed toward the section of the Yangtze where they believed the vessels would be, based on reasonable assumptions about their speed. At 1:30 p.m., 28 nautical miles upriver from Nanjing, the pilots sighted four ships. Trusting their military intelligence, they saw no need for further identification. Initially, the B4Ys bombed the vessels from a considerable height. One bomb struck the lead ship, a military vessel, disabling its forward gun and snapping the foremast. Then, a first wave of six A4Ns dove down over the line of ships, attacking individually. In total, they dropped about 20 bombs. Several exploded close enough to the lead vessel to damage its hull and injure crew members on deck. A 30-caliber machine gun on board was manned, with gunners stripped to the waist firing at the Japanese planes but failing to score a hit. Several of the A4Ns strafed the ship with machine-gun fire. After 20 minutes of sustained bombing and strafing, the result was utter devastation. The lead vessel was stuck in mid-river, riddled with bullets, aflame, and listing to starboard. Two other ships were beached on the right bank, while another sat stranded on the left. Satisfied with their mission, the Japanese aviators broke off and returned to their temporary base. Upon their landing in Changzhou, instead of receiving accolades, the pilots were met with reprimands. Why hadn't they sunk all the vessels? They were ordered to return immediately to finish the job. Though they didn't find the original targets, they stumbled upon four other vessels closer to Nanjing. One aircraft dove toward the ships, releasing a 60-kilogram bomb that struck one vessel. As the pilot pulled up, he caught sight of the Union Jack on the hull and realized his mistake; he had inadvertently targeted neutral ships. The other pilots recognized the significance of the markings as well and withheld their bombs. The vessel was identified as the SS Wantung. Soon after, the Japanese pilots understood that the ships they had attacked earlier upriver from Nanjing were also Western; three of them were Standard Oil tankers. The last vessel, which had sustained the most damage, was the USS Panay, a lightly armed flat-bottomed gunboat,  tasked with protecting American lives and property along China's longest river. The Panay had been instrumental in evacuating American citizens from the war zone in November and December. On the day it was attacked, the Panay was carrying four American embassy personnel and ten American and foreign journalists to safety. The ship's doctor converted the engine room into a makeshift sick bay, treating a steady stream of injured personnel. By the end, he was tending to 45 patients. The soldiers and passengers were evacuated in two small boats to a nearby marshy island covered in reeds, where they hid, fearful of further strafing. From their hiding place, they watched as a Japanese powerboat filled with soldiers approached the Panay. After firing more volleys at the vessel, the soldiers boarded it, remaining for only five minutes before departing. The American flag still flew from the bow at that time. At 3:54 pm, the Panay rolled over to starboard and sank in seven to ten fathoms of water. Cold and frightened, the survivors waded through knee-deep mud to a nearby village, assisting those too severely wounded to walk.  Meanwhile back at Chinese Gate, the mutual slaughter continued into the afternoon of December 12. The Japanese made no significant progress, although their failure was not for lack of trying. The commanders of the 6th Division had strategically placed the boundary between the 13th and 47th Regiments exactly at the gate, encouraging both units to compete to be the first to seize the position. Yet, despite their efforts, it became clear that willpower alone was not enough to breach the Chinese defenses at Chinese Gate. In peacetime, Nanjing's city gates served as entry points into a bustling capital, but in wartime, they transformed into heavily fortified and nearly impregnable strongholds. Any Japanese officer hoping for a swift victory would soon be disappointed; by early afternoon, the situation at the gate had devolved into a stalemate. The section of the wall manned by the 47th Infantry Regiment, located east of the gate, also saw little meaningful movement as the day wore on. Japanese soldiers, pinned down by Chinese fire from atop the wall, could do little more than take pride in a symbolic triumph. A small group of soldiers had managed to reach the wall and place a ladder against it, but it fell nearly ten feet short of the top. One soldier skillfully scaled the last portion, gripping protruding bricks and crevices of the nearly vertical surface. The entire Japanese front watched him with bated breath. He reached the top and unfurled a Japanese flag, but it immediately drew intense Chinese fire, forcing him to duck for cover. Soon, he vanished from sight, raising concerns among his compatriots about his fate. Later, it was revealed that he had taken refuge in a depression in the wall, waiting out the battle. The real breakthrough of the day would occur west of the gate. The 23rd Regiment was deployed there with orders to capture sections of the wall near the southwestern corner. It became evident that the wall could not be scaled without first bringing up artillery to create gaps in its solid masonry. A significant portion of the divisional fire support, 36 small-caliber mountain guns, four 100mm howitzers, and four 150mm howitzers, was assigned to this section. Artillery observers were also sent to the 23rd Regiment's forward command post to coordinate with the infantry and assess the effects of the shelling. By mid-afternoon, the artillery bombardment had created a ravine-like hole in the wall large enough for an assault. The 23rd Regiment positioned its 2nd and 3rd Battalions at the front, with the 1st Battalion held in reserve. First, the engineers undertook the challenging task. As the assault commenced, the rest of the regiment provided covering fire to force the Chinese defenders to seek shelter while the engineers charged into the 70-foot-wide moat. Once a human chain formed, they held up ladders as a makeshift bridge, allowing a company from the 3rd Battalion to rush across and into the gap in the wall. As the batteries switched to close infantry support, they laid down a barrage around the breach to prevent Chinese interference as the attack entered its decisive phase. The Japanese soldiers scrambled up the rubble, created by the artillery fire, which rose several dozen feet high. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., the Japanese seized control of the southwestern segment of the wall. The Chinese launched several counterattacks to reclaim the position, but none were successful. This action ultimately sealed Nanjing's fate; beyond the wall, there was nothing left to save the ancient city and its inhabitants. As defeat appeared imminent, more and more civilians sought safety in foreign-controlled areas, though danger still loomed large. Bits of shrapnel narrowly missed Dr. Robert Wilson while he operated in the Safety Zone. Every square foot of John Rabe's property became filled with families, many camping in the open with their own blankets. Some sought refuge under his large swastika flag, believing that this would make the area especially “bomb-proof” given the growing friendship between Tokyo and Berlin; they assumed Japanese aviators would think twice before targeting a region seemingly under German protection. With just hours left before the Japanese Army was expected to gain control, the residents of Nanjing made their last preparations, prioritizing personal survival. The brutal behavior of Japanese troops in conquered territories fueled intense concern over the possible fate of injured soldiers who might fall into enemy hands. As Nanjing's last hours as a free city unfolded, it became imperative for local hospitals to evacuate as many wounded soldiers as possible across the Yangtze. On December 12, doctors found a motorboat stranded on the riverbank, having apparently broken down. They managed to repair it and ferried several hundred patients to safety throughout the day. Throughout December 12, the citizens of Nanjing were subjected to the unsettling cacophony of heavy shelling, mixed with the roar of bombers overhead. By evening, the entire horizon south of the city glowed with flames. The sound of fighting emanated from all directions, continuing long after sunset. However, in the middle of the night, activity began to wan. Every few minutes, the muffled thuds of shells could still be heard, though their origin was unclear. For the most part, an eerie silence prevailed, as if the city was holding its breath in anticipation of the final onslaught. Chiang Kai-shek had indicated he would understand if Tang chose to abandon the capital. However, on December 12, he reversed his stance, sending a telegram to Tang expressing optimism that the Nanjing garrison could hold out significantly longer. In his words “If you do not shy away from sacrifices, you will be able to hold high the banner of our nation and our army, and this could transform defeat into victory. If you can hold out one more day, you will add to the pride of the Chinese nation. If you can hold out for half a month or more, the domestic and international situation could see a substantial change.” Tang adopted a hardline approach toward any signs of defeatism among his troops. When he learned that General Sun Yuanliang, commander of the formerly elite 88th Division, was leading approximately 2,000 men from the Gate of Enlightenment to the dock area, Tang acted swiftly. He dispatched Song Xilian, the commanding general of the 36th Division, to halt the retreat. When the two units met, a fratricidal clash nearly occurred. Fortunately, the 88th Division agreed to return to the gate and continue fighting. Whatever Tang's plans, they were rendered irrelevant at 3:00 pm,  when he received another telegram from Chiang, this time ordering a full retreat. Rumors that the Chinese Army had started evacuating Nanjing triggerec panic among many units. Thousands abandoned their positions and joined the throngs of soldiers and civilians moving slowly down the city's main avenues. The crowd seemed to have collectively decided that getting a boat out of Nanjing was the best option, and by late afternoon, a solid mass of humanity stretched for miles through the city toward the dock areas at Xiaguan. To reach Xiaguan, everyone had to pass through Yijiang Gate. This relatively modern structure had served as the main entry point for visitors arriving in Nanjing by boat in recent decades and now only half of the main entrance was open. A crowd of that size trying to get through such a narrow bottleneck was a recipe for disaster. Those unfortunate enough to be right at the front felt the crushing pressure of tens of thousands of individuals pushing from behind. In that densely packed throng, stumbling and falling to the ground was akin to a death sentence; anyone who went down was inevitably crushed by the oncoming waves of terrified civilians and soldiers. As chaos erupted, discipline evaporated entirely. Officers lost control over their men, leading to infighting among the soldiers. Pushing and shoving escalated into fistfights, and trucks drove directly into the mass of people to force their way through. Tanks, emitting sounds akin to prehistoric beasts, rolled through the mob, crushing many under their weight. Amid the madness, some soldiers, driven by frustration over the lack of movement, began shooting into the crowd at random. To relieve the pressure at Yijiang Gate, some units were ordered to exit Nanjing via the Gate of Great Peace at the northeastern corner of the city wall. Upon arrival, they found the entrance nearly sealed shut. Thick walls of sandbags had been erected around it, leaving only a narrow opening through which one person could pass at a time. Massive crowds fought among themselves to get through; even under perfect order and discipline, it would have taken the entire night and most of the following day for everyone to pass. In the midst of the frantic chaos, it could take a week or more. During the night of the 12th, a select group of Japanese soldiers, chosen for the offensive, stripped their equipment down to the bare essentials: rifles, bayonets, and helmets. They avoided any gear that could produce a metallic noise, alerting the Chinese defenders to their approach. Stealthily, they moved up to the wall, carrying bamboo ladders tied together in threes for added height. Ascending the rungs, they ensured not to make a sound that could betray their position to an alert Chinese sentry. Everything hinged on remaining undetected; even a couple of hand grenades tossed down the wall could halt the attack in its tracks. Reaching the top without being noticed, the soldiers quickly fanned out. Chinese soldiers stationed on the wall saw the swift dark figures and opened fire, but it was too late to thwart the assault. A brief fight ensued; most Japanese soldiers were too close to use their rifles and immediately resorted to their bayonets. The stunned defenders were pushed back, and the successful assault team established a perimeter, awaiting reinforcements from outside the wall. They didn't have to wait long. A massive assault along the length of the 6th Division's front line commenced at dawn on December 13. Japanese artillery concentrated its fire on a narrow section of the city wall, progressively working its way from the bottom up. Gradually, the shells formed a slope of debris that soldiers could use to scale the wall. A short air raid was executed, and after the planes had weakened the remaining resistance, a group of soldiers rushed up the slope. While their comrades provided covering fire, they climbed the last stretch, rolling down a rope ladder. Within minutes, 40 other Japanese soldiers had joined them. By 10:30 am, the Rising Sun flag was flying over the wall. The Japanese invaders were met with a horrific sight at the top of the wall. Beyond lay the grim aftermath of days of shelling. Some houses were leveled, while others burned. The ground was littered with bodies, some decapitated or disemboweled, and pools of blood surrounded them. As Chiang Kai-shek's order to abandon the city gradually filtered down to the troops manning the wall around Nanjing, things began to move rapidly.  By late morning on December 13, all the major entry points into the city had fallen to the Japanese. These included Chinese Gate in the southwest, the Gate of Enlightenment in the south, and Sun Yat-sen Gate in the east. The first thing that struck the Japanese soldiers upon ascending the wall was how starkly different it was from their expectations. They had anticipated a bustling city teeming with people, but instead, the area adjacent to the wall was characterized by farm plots, resembling countryside more than an urban center. The second notable observation was the complete absence of inhabitants. Cautiously, the Japanese soldiers entered the city they had just conquered, their bayonets fixed and rifles at the ready. Yet, surprisingly, very few shots were fired. After weeks of fearing death and injury, once the immediate danger receded, a certain stupor settled in. For most civilians in Nanjing, their initial encounter with the city's new rulers was uneventful. It took several hours for the Japanese to move from the wall into the urban parts of the capital. It was not until around noon that residents noticed the first groups of Japanese soldiers marching down the streets in clusters of six to twelve men. Initially, many met the conquerors with relief, hoping they would be treated fairly. Their optimism was bolstered by Japanese planes dropping leaflets over the city, reassuring residents of humane treatment. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On December 9, fierce battles erupted, especially at the Gate of Enlightenment. Despite heavy fighting, the Chinese showed remarkable resilience, turning Nanjing into a symbol of determination. However, the tide shifted as overwhelming Japanese artillery and tactics began to breach defenses. By December 13, as chaos engulfed the city, the invaders claimed victory, but not without significant loss. Civilians, caught amid the destruction, clung to hope amid despair.

Global public debt stands at around 94% of GDP, constraining governments' ability to fund critical growth-promoting investment in infrastructure, education and technology. How can innovative financing, alongside global trade and investment strategies, mobilize resources to meet development goals? This is the full audio from a session at the AMNC25 in Tianjin, China on 25 June, 2025.  Watch it here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/annual-meeting-of-the-new-champions-2025/sessions/investing-amid-high-debt-low-growth/ Speakers:  Jeffry A. Frieden, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science, Columbia University Stacey Vanek Smith, Senior Story Editor, Bloomberg Audio, Bloomberg Media   Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wef Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub  

Sous le coup d'un mandat d'arrêt de la Cour pénale internationale, Vladimir Poutine a enchainé les tapis rouges au mois d'août 2025 : il y a d'abord eu cette rencontre en Alaska avec Donald Trump, rencontre très attendue qui finalement n'a débouché sur rien. Aucune avancée vers un cessez-le-feu en Ukraine et d'éventuelles négociations…D'autant qu'en proposant à Volodymyr Zelensky de venir le rencontrer à Moscou, Vladimir Poutine connaissait à l'avance la réponse de son homologue ukrainien Le  31 août 2025, le sommet de l'organisation de la coopération de Shangaï s'est ouvert à Tianjin, dans le nord de la Chine, avec une photo qui a fait le tour du monde : le Russe Poutine, le Chinois Xi et l'Indien Modi. 3 hommes visiblement ravis de ce pied de nez fait aux Occidentaux, États-Unis en tête. Et c'est depuis une place d'honneur en tribune que le président russe a assisté le 3 septembre au défilé militaire organisé par Xi Jinping.  Pendant ce temps, l'armée russe n'a cessé de progresser sur le front et elle intensifie ses attaques sur les villes. Dimanche dernier (8 septembre 2025), Moscou a même bombardé le siège du gouvernement à Kiev et lancé quelque 800 drones sur l'Ukraine. Dans la nuit de mardi 9 au mercredi 10 septembre 2025, nouvelle escalade avec une salve de 450 drones et missiles contre l'Ukraine mais surtout l'intrusion de 19 drones présumés russes dans l'espace aérien de la Pologne, pays membre de l'alliance atlantique. Colère de Varsovie et de ses alliés européens qui dénoncent une provocation du Kremlin. Varsovie a mobilisé ses avions et ceux de plusieurs pays de l'OTAN pour faire face à la menace. Au moins 3 des 19 drones sont abattus. Vladimir Poutine a-t-il voulu tester les capacités de réaction de l'OTAN ? Les Européens doivent-ils se préparer à d'autres provocations de Moscou ? Ont-ils les moyens d'aider l'Ukraine à se défendre contre les drones meurtriers ? L'hiver qui approche sera-t-il l'hiver de tous les dangers pour Kiev ? Vladimir Poutine, fort de son impunité, se sent-il intouchable ? 3 invités : - Alexandra Gougeon, maître de conférences à l'Université de Bourgogne , autrice  de « Ukraine : de l'indépendance à la guerre », aux éditions Le Cavalier bleu - Cyrille Bret, géopoliticien, expert à l'Institut Montaigne, spécialiste de la Russie et de l'Europe orientale - Guillaume Lasconjarias, historien militaire, professeur associé à Sorbonne Université.

La parata militare di Pechino del 3 settembre e gli incontri precedenti alla riunione Eco a Tianjin: due eventi rilevanti e un insieme di messaggi che la Cina ha voluto inviare a tanti interlocutori e non solo all'Occidente. Le fonti audio della puntata sono tratte da: Japanese Enter Peking (1937), canale YouTube British Pathè, 13 aprile 2014; Xi Jinping inspects troops at China's Victory Day parade, Channel NewAsia, 3 settembre 2025; 曹操给老外翻译九三阅兵, https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1vGaazjEKu/?spm_id_from=333.337.search-card.all.click; 'Dead To Rights' trailer: Survival, resistance and rolls of film, Cgtn, 9 agosto 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why it's significant that China and India declare they are not rivals but partners. Synopsis: Every second Friday of the month, The Straits Times’ senior columnist Ravi Velloor distils 40 years of experience covering the Asian continent, with expert guests. In this episode, Ravi speaks with Dr Henry Huiyao Wang, co-founder and head of the Centre for China and Globalisation, a non-government think tank in Beijing, about the Chinese view on recent developments in Sino-Indian ties, and the summit in early August between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dr Wang says perceptions that India may be dragged by fellow Quad nations into diluting its non-aligned instincts, and the lack of exchanges during the prolonged Covid-19 shutdowns, contributed to a chill in ties. The Xi-Modi summit in Tianjin revives hope of vastly improved ties, and China’s close ties with Pakistan, and improving ties with India, could contribute to peace on the sub-continent, he adds. Highlights (click/tap above): 1:05 What went so wrong when things seemed to be going right 4:00 The ‘Quad’ factor in ties 10:05 India is nobody’s quisling 13:15 China’s reasons to mend fences 14:45 The Russia factor 16:30 Belts and Roads 19:30 How China views recent US-India troubles Host: Ravi Velloor (velloor@sph.com.sg) Read Ravi's columns: https://str.sg/3xRP Follow Ravi on X: https://twitter.com/RaviVelloor Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reset between India and China appears to be holding. Nearly two weeks after President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Tianjin, five years of frigid ties between the two Asian powers are steadily thawing.  However, it will take more than summits and statements to rebuild trust, particularly among Indian policymakers who remain wary of China's close ties with Pakistan and Beijing's broader ambitions across South Asia. Constantino Xavier, a senior fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress in New Delhi and co-author of an in-depth report on Chinese engagement in South Asia, joins Eric to discuss how Modi aims to balance ties with China, the U.S. and Russia while preserving India's legendary non-alignment strategy. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

The Shanghai Cooperation Summit in Tianjin, China, concluded with many substantive agreements between 'partner' countries surrounding the creation of a new bank, the addition of new members, and the creation of a global economy that suits the interests of developing countries.But does it create the trajectory for the charting of a new world order? Did the Summit really throw up the real possibility of the coming about of a Russia-India-China trilateral?In this episode of 'All Things Policy', Manoj Kewalramani answers these questions in conversation with Anushka Saxena. Tune in to know more, and do not forget to participate in Takshashila's 2025 'China Challenge' Survey to make your mark on India's policy on its largest neighbour: http://bit.ly/ChinaSurvey2025.All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more on our research and other work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our public policy courses here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://school.takshashila.org.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Joan Becat s'interessa avui per la inconsistència de les falses autonomies espanyoles i per la impressionant foto de Tianjin.

Burning Bright and Ghost dive into the Sovereign Alliance and the emergence of a Multipolar World Order, exploring how Donald Trump is helping dismantle the Western Globalist Hegemon using Fifth-Generation Warfare. They provide detailed analysis of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin and the Beijing Victory Parade, highlighting how these events signal a dramatic realignment of global power. The hosts also discuss India's rapprochement with China, underscoring how former rivals are moving toward cooperation in the face of Western decline. Rounding out the conversation, they trace how far back Trump's strategic alliances with Russia and Saudi Arabia go, showing the long game being played against globalist dominance. With sharp commentary, humor, and a focus on narrative warfare, this episode offers a big-picture look at the forces reshaping the world stage.

In today's episode we talk about, Trump and RFK Jr. Bringing accountability to vaccine makers and Dr. Faucci. Then we talk about the recent Russian bombing of the Ukrainian parliament building and the state of Ukraine's war effort. And lastly we'll discuss the SCO meeting in Tianjin and the speeches given by Putin, Modi, and Xi . All that and more!

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Hoy comenzamos analizando el borrador de la Estrategia de Defensa Nacional que ha presentado el vicepresidente J.D. Vance. En él se establece una nueva política de Defensa que, de concretarse, supondría un giro a su política exterior histórica y un reconocimiento, de facto, de su pérdida de la hegemonía global. Según este texto, entrarían en una época de repliegue en su propio continente y dejarían la defensa de sus aliados en sus propia manos, como sería el caso de Europa, Turquía e Israel. También analizamos la 25 Cumbre de la OCS, la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái. Celebrada en la ciudad de Tianjin con China como (lógicamente) país anfitrión, ha supuesto una nueva reafirmación de la entrada del mundo en una etapa de multilateralidad. Por último, hablamos sobre el despido de la gobernadora de la Reserva Federal, Lisa Cook. Un paso más en el plan de Donald Trump para hacerse con el control de la Reserva Federal y reunir poder en torno al poder Ejecutivo. Con Carlos García e Íñigo Molina. Conduce Juan Carlos Barba. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Still salty from the sight of the leaders of China, India and Russia "conspiring" against him at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin last week, Trump has launched a 'rebranding' of the US Department of Defense to its pre-WW2 name: the Department of War! A bad omen? A more honest name? It certainly heralds the end of an era. On this week's show, we discuss Americans' difficulties adjusting to the new multipolar global order, their apparent misconception that being 'the...

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Host Nancy Derringer talks with guests, public relations specialist Beverly Watts, automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein, editor-in-chief of Headlight News; attorneys Bill Seikaly and Joel Sklar, community and labor activist Barb Ingalls and Deadline Detroit co-founder Allan Lengel.They talk about: U.S. Navy attacks ship out of Venezuela, kills 11 Onboard; Detroit auto journalist Paul Eisenstein talks about Elon Musk's ridiculous compensation and why he's ethically challenged;  Trump mulls plan to pay Gazans $5,000 to leave for 10 years for his “Riviera” rebuild project;  Trump foreign policy humiliation as Russia, China and India come together at Tianjin summit; . Schmuck of the Week.

In the grand commemorative events at Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China made a strong voice on cherishing and defending peace.A little earlier, peace was also a key theme at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, with President Xi Jinping saying the SCO now bears a greater responsibility for safeguarding regional peace and stability.Why is China determined to be a force for peace? In what ways is China contributing to international peace? Host Ding Heng is joined by Ben Norton, political economist and editor of the Geopolitical Economy Report; Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China.

Vladimir Putin and other world leaders alienated by the West gathered in China this week – first for an economic summit in Tianjin and then a military parade in Beijing. The meetings offer a glimpse of what Chinese leader Xi Jinping's New World Order might look like. Also: today's stories, including how U.S. President Donald Trump's normalizing armed troops patrolling Washington absent a security crisis could impact how Americans are governed in years to come; concerns over President Trump's executive order to create a “quick reaction force” using National Guard units; and how one grassroots organization in India is fighting for women's legal rights against human traffickers. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

Over the weekend, the leaders of countries like China, Russia, India and Pakistan arrived in Tianjin, China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for a victory parade celebrating the end of the Second World War in Tiananmen Square. As Xi spoke of nothing less than creating a new global security and economic order, while U.S. President Trump claimed that the trio were conspiring against America, what are the real takeaways from such high-profile events? Shifts away from the U.S. are nothing new, but in this rapidly changing world, could this be different? GPF Chairman George Friedman joined Talking Geopolitics host Christian Smith to discuss it all, as well as how India factors into the equation. Visit http://www.geopoliticalfutures.com for world-class geopolitical analysis and discussion.   *Note: In reference to China GDP data mentioned in this episode, China's growth rate is a little below 4% whereas at its highest point it was 15%.

While most of the world's attention at this week's Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin was on Xi Jinping's meetings with leaders from the big powers, namely India and Russia, the Chinese President also spent considerable time with heads of state from many of the world's smallest countries, like the Maldives and Nepal, among others. This is part of China's longstanding small-state diplomacy strategy, where Beijing cultivates relationships with these countries in the Global South through high-level gatherings and the same diplomatic pomp that leaders from more powerful countries receive when they visit the Chinese capital. Alonso Illueca, CGSP's non-resident fellow for Latin America, joins Eric to discuss his latest article on how China's small-state outreach is playing out on the tiny Caribbean island of Dominica (population 75,000) and why it's so effective. SHOW NOTES: The China-Global South Project: Small State, Big Gains: Why Dominica Matters in China's Global Strategy by Alonso Illueca The China-Global South Project: In Bolivia, China's Lithium Extraction Plans Went to the Polls and Lost Badly by Alonso Illueca JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth

Tommy & Ben discuss China's summit in Tianjin, which brought together leaders from 20 countries, including India, Iran, Russia, and North Korea, and how it signals a major shift in global alliances. They talk about the schism between Trump and India's President Narendra Modi and how Trump keeps conceding to China on issues like AI and student visas despite his many empty threats. Also covered: the administration's illegal airstrike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, the new for-profit ethnic cleansing plan for Gaza, how the gutting of USAID is hobbling the response to Afghanistan's devastating earthquake, and Steve Witkoff's stupendous incompetence in his role as special envoy for….everything. Then, Tommy speaks with journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who covers the West Bank on his Substack, Infinite Jaz. They talk about what life is like for Palestinians there, the far-right's goal of achieving total annexation of the territory, and the pipe dream of a two-state solution. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Donate to  Uplift Afghanistan's earthquake relief efforts here. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit wasn't just a meeting; it was the unveiling of a strategy. Hosted by Xi Jinping, the summit served as a calculated demonstration of Sino-Russian convening power. More importantly, it marked a concrete effort to operationalize an alternative, multipolar system designed explicitly to bypass Western economic and technological architectures.We just witnessed a significant inflection point in the global strategic competition. The rhetoric in Tianjin was overtly adversarial, with Xi Jinping denouncing "bullying behavior" and a "Cold War mentality." But beyond the rhetoric, the summit launched China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI), formalized commitments to building parallel financial infrastructure, and featured a strategically significant—and complex—détente between China and India.To break down the implications of this pivotal gathering, SCSP's President and CEO Ylli Bajraktari sat down with colleagues David Lin (China/East Asia/Tech), Joe Wang (Russia/Europe), and Sameer Lalwani (U.S.-India Defense) for an immediate assessment.The Propaganda Coup and Autocratic Convening PowerThe immediate takeaway from the summit was the sheer spectacle. Xi positioned himself at the center of the largest gathering in the organization's history, flanked by Vladimir Putin and, significantly, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The timing was deliberate. As David Lin noted, it was a "big week for Xi." The SCO meeting was strategically sandwiched between the first-ever public meeting of Putin, Kim Jong Un, and Xi, and a massive World War II anniversary parade in Beijing featuring thousands of troops and military hardware."It's a huge propaganda win for Beijing," Lin observed. "It gives Xi an opportunity to promote itself as being this global convener," while simultaneously pushing a tech-focused agenda.For Vladimir Putin, the summit was essential for mitigating diplomatic isolation and promoting the SCO as an alternative to NATO."Look at the past couple of weeks of Putin... he's going to be riding high right now," said Joe Wang. While few concrete deals may have materialized immediately that changed the dynamics in Ukraine, the optics were invaluable. "Being seen with President Xi, being seen with Modi... it's like Russia's back. For him, it's a great PR coup."The Architecture of a New Techno-Economic OrderThe summit demonstrated that the SCO is evolving from a regional security forum into the primary vehicle for the PRC to consolidate a bloc resistant to U.S. influence. We are witnessing the acceleration of a bifurcated world, characterized not just by differing political ideologies, but by competing technological ecosystems and financial systems.1. The Export of Digital AuthoritarianismXi formally introduced the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). While promoting "sovereign equality," the GGI is, in practice, a strategic blueprint to legitimize digital sovereignty—the right of states to control domestic information ecosystems, data flows, and technological infrastructure without adherence to democratic norms.The SCO's endorsement provides an institutional foundation for the PRC to export its model of techno-authoritarian control. This isn't just theoretical."At the SCO in particular, China was trying to push a lot of its techno-political agenda," David Lin emphasized. This included announcements that Beijing wants to set up S&T cooperation centers, an “AI application cooperation center,” launch joint solar and wind projects, and push Beidou, its alternative to GPS, across the SCO member states. Taken together, this could directly challenge the open, interoperable architecture championed by the U.S. and its allies, moving toward a fractured, PRC-controlled digital ecosystem across Eurasia.2. Accelerating Financial De-CouplingThe most concrete outcome was the political decision to fast-track the establishment of an SCO Development Bank, seeded with significant Chinese capital. This mechanism, coupled with agreements to expand the use of local currencies for intra-SCO trade, is explicitly designed to circumvent the SWIFT system and erode the efficacy of U.S. financial sanctions.This coordinated effort directly challenges the foundation of U.S. economic statecraft by building a resilient, alternative financial architecture among major energy producers (Russia, Iran) and the world's largest manufacturer (China).The India Factor: A Strategic RecalibrationThe most significant geopolitical development, and the one that caused the most consternation in Washington, was the visible rapprochement between Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Modi's first visit to China in seven years."For a lot of US-India relationship watchers, Prime Minister Modi's visit to Beijing and attending this meeting came as a big surprise. It was a shock," Ylli Bajraktari noted.How should the U.S. interpret this move by a critical Quad partner?"Honestly, I think this was inevitable in some ways. India has been rebalancing," explained Sameer Lalwani. India has always professed itself to be a multi-aligned country, but recent U.S. actions also played a significant role. "The elephant in the room is, the United States has been pushing India around a little bit more... in terms of tariffs, additional tariffs because of Russian oil."Lalwani argued that India was "demonstrating they had some options." However, this does not signal a fundamental shift. "It shouldn't be lost on us that before India went to this, they stopped in Japan first." Furthermore, Modi notably absented himself from the military parade, signaling nuance in his engagement—he would participate in the SCO, but not the military spectacle.The underlying strategic realities also remain unchanged."India has a border with China that's still disputed, and China continues to coerce India... [and] China armed, trained and wired the weapons that Pakistan used to fight India" in a recent conflict. — Sameer Lalwani"I don't think that's forgotten for India," Lalwani added. The U.S.-India defense relationship remains a strong ballast, pointing to ongoing joint exercises (like Yudh Abhyas currently underway in Alaska) and India's reliance on U.S. platforms for maritime reconnaissance.The Limits of the Axis (And Why We Can't Ignore It)While the summit projected unity, the SCSP analysts urged a nuanced view of the underlying relationships."It is important to remember that a lot of this is perhaps only skin deep," David Lin cautioned, pointing to the recent history of violent border clashes between China and India, and the tight spot Beijing was put in by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Yet, dismissing the SCO would be a strategic error. The organization has evolved significantly."I remember I was in grad school when [the SCO] first came up... we all kind of jokingly just laughed it off," Joe Wang recalled. "Fast forward 15, 20 years and see where it is now... Things don't just happen overnight."While the "bromance between Putin and Xi" is undeniable, the integration is not comparable to U.S. alliances like NATO or the U.S.-Japan relationship. "There's still a level of distrust that I think we need to be mindful about," Wang noted.The trap is assuming this alignment is already solidified, while simultaneously failing to plan for the contingency that it might be. "If you're in the US government, you don't have the luxury of not taking a lot of these statements at face value," Wang said. "We need to plan ahead."The U.S. Response: Competing in the Gray ZoneThe 2025 SCO Summit confirms that the organization is the leading edge of China's campaign to fracture the global order. How should the United States respond?1. Offer a Compelling Alternative Tech Stack. "One of the lowest hanging fruit things the U.S. should do is show that there is an alternative to this," David Lin argued. As the SCO bloc develops internal capacities and indigenous technology standards, the U.S. must demonstrate there is a viable, democratic alternative to the "China tech stack" that Beijing is actively exporting.2. Master the Game of Global Diplomacy. The U.S. must regain its strategic agility and relearn how to operate in a complex world. "After the Cold War, one of the things that America stopped doing well was play the game of global diplomacy," Joe Wang argued. The U.S. has often viewed the world in black-and-white terms, assuming its preeminence was undisputed."We've lost that strategic foresight and ability to be nimble and operate in this sort of gray zone... We need to see the world for being the gray zone that it is." — Joe WangThis means avoiding the trap of reacting to events like Modi's visit by assuming allegiances have permanently shifted—"Oh my God, Modi is in China. Therefore it must mean that he's now on their side"—while still applying pressure and offering incentives to keep partners aligned.3. Double Down on Real Alliances. The U.S. must emphasize the depth of its own partnerships, which Lin noted "runs so much deeper" than the transactional relationships within the SCO.For India specifically, Sameer Lalwani urged action over reaction. "I don't think there's any need to overreact to cheap talk." Instead, the U.S. bureaucracy needs to move faster on concrete deliverables, and Congress should confirm key diplomatic nominees. "When India says it wants to buy Javelin missiles and it's ready to do so, I don't want that to get stalled in a process when we need the political wins now."The competition is no longer just between the U.S. and China; it is between the U.S.-led democratic order and a sophisticated, resource-rich, PRC-led coalition. The Tianjin Summit is a clear signal that this coalition is moving from rhetoric to action. 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Este miércoles se celebró en Pekín un desfile militar para conmemorar el octogésimo aniversario de la victoria de China sobre Japón en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Este evento, que se realiza todos los años desde 2014, es ya una tradición, pero este año tuvo un carácter especial por tratarse de un aniversario redondo y, sobre todo, por la voluntad de Xi Jinping de mostrar el recrecido poder militar chino y enviar un mensaje a Occidente sobre su influencia en todo el mundo. El desfile en la plaza de Tiananmen consistió en una gran exhibición de armamento moderno como misiles hipersónicos, drones y plataformas de combate no tripuladas. Junto a las máquinas desfilaron miles de soldados perfectamente uniformados. Xi Jinping, acompañado por líderes de 26 países, entre ellos Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un y Masoud Pezeshkian, el presidente de Irán, proyectaba la imagen de una China poderosa que cuenta con aliados estratégicos repartidos por todo el mundo. La presencia de estos líderes, especialmente Putin y Kim Jong-un, era todo un desafío a Estados Unidos y a Europa en un momento especialmente tenso en el ámbito geopolítico. En su discurso, Xi Jinping destacó la imparable ascensión de China y presentó al partido comunista como el garante de la soberanía nacional. El desfile buscaba despertar el orgullo patrio entre los ciudadanos chinos y consolidar el relato histórico del partido como artífice en la victoria contra Japón. Lo cierto es que esa guerra la combatieron todos los chinos durante una tregua en la guerra civil, pero eso el régimen lo oculta. Para el público internacional el evento era una demostración de poderío militar, político y diplomático reforzado por la asistencia de líderes de Asia Central y el Sudeste Asiático, regiones donde China ha ganado influencia frente a Estados Unidos. Pekín se engalanó con 200.000 banderas, parterres florales y un despliegue de seguridad que paralizó la ciudad. El día fue declarado festivo para animar a la participación ciudadana. La producción televisiva, con múltiples cámaras y planos aéreos, nos habla de una planificación muy esmerada con idea de amplificar el impacto propagandístico. La realidad es que China no atraviesa su mejor momento. La economía no marcha tan bien como le gustaría a Xi Jinping. El desempleo juvenil es alto, la deuda no hace más que crecer y la crisis inmobiliaria no da tregua. Además, las recientes purgas contra altos oficiales del ejército suscitan dudas sobre la preparación militar china, cuya última experiencia en combate data de 1979. El presupuesto militar chino, que se ha duplicado en la última década hasta alcanzar los 250.000 millones de dólares, es indicativo de su ambición por competir con Estados Unidos. China ha expandido su arsenal nuclear y su armada, para la que en breve estrenará un nuevo portaaviones con tecnología avanzada. A nivel diplomático, la presencia de mandatarios como Narendra Modi es muestra del atractivo de China como alternativa a la hegemonía estadounidense, especialmente tras la ofensiva arancelaria de Donald Trump. El desfile de Pekín y la cumbre de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái celebrada poco antes en la vecina Tianjin, le ha servido al régimen chino como plataforma para proyectarse como un pilar de estabilidad frente a un Estados Unidos que, según Xi Jinping, genera demasiada incertidumbre. Aunque los países asistentes no forman ni de lejos una alianza, la capacidad de China para reunirlos señala su emergente estatus como superpotencia. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:56 China exhibe músculo 32:35 El barco de Ada Colau 38:46 La heladería de Barcelona 44:07 La cría de pollos · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #china #xijinping Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

This week's Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin signaled China's ambition to redefine global governance. Leaders from more than 20 countries endorsed the Tianjin Declaration, pressing for a multipolar order, tighter security cooperation, and expanded economic integration. The joint statement also went further than past communiqués, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and reflecting the bloc's growing willingness to weigh in on global conflicts. Eric & Cobus discuss the powerful optics that emerged from this year's gathering, which appeared specifically choreographed to send a clear, unmistakable message to U.S. President Donald Trump. JOIN THE DISCUSSION: X: @ChinaGSProject | @stadenesque | @eric_olander Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChinaAfricaProject YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ChinaGlobalSouth Now on Bluesky! Follow CGSP at @chinagsproject.bsky.social FOLLOW CGSP IN FRENCH AND ARABIC: Français: www.projetafriquechine.com | @AfrikChine Arabic: عربي: www.alsin-alsharqalawsat.com | @SinSharqAwsat JOIN US ON PATREON! Become a CGSP Patreon member and get all sorts of cool stuff, including our Week in Review report, an invitation to join monthly Zoom calls with Eric & Cobus, and even an awesome new CGSP Podcast mug! www.patreon.com/chinaglobalsouth  

Alle Infos zum erwähnten Kombi-Abo-Angebot von Tages-Anzeiger und New York Times: amerika.tagesanzeiger.ch***Angesichts der Militärparade in Peking zum 80. Jahrestag des Endes des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Asien äusserte sich auch Donald Trump. Der US-Präsident schrieb auf Truth Social direkt an den chinesischen Machthaber Xi Jinping: «Bitte richten Sie Wladimir Putin und Kim Jong-un meine herzlichsten Grüsse aus, während Sie sich gegen die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika verschwören.»Der russische Kriegsherr und der nordkoreanische Diktator gehörten zu den 26 geladenen ausländischen Staats- und Regierungschefs. «Keiner der drei Staatschefs hat auch nur im Entferntesten an so etwas gedacht», antwortete Putins aussenpolitischer Berater Juri Uschakow.Tatsächlich verheimlichten weder Xi noch Putin oder Kim, dass sie sich als Verbündete sehen, und bekundeten das zum Teil in Reden. Der Gedenktag in Peking wie auch der vorangegangene Gipfel der Shanghaier Organisation für Zusammenarbeit (SCO) in der Hafenstadt Tianjin gerieten zu Autokraten-Treffen. Die Herrscher von Kuba über den Iran und Belarus bis zu Myanmar verbindet ein tiefer Antiamerikanismus.Ist es dem chinesischen Machthaber Xi Jinping mit den Grossgipfeln in Tianjin und Peking gelungen, die antiwestliche Allianz zu stärken? Wie sieht Donald Trump seine Rolle? Überhaupt, wie hat sich die US-Aussenpolitik in seiner Amtszeit bisher entwickelt? Und ist Trump nun ein grosser Stratege oder ein diplomatischer Amateur?Darüber unterhält sich Christof Münger, Leiter des Ressorts International, mit dem langjährigen USA-Korrespondenten Martin Kilian in Charlottesville, Virginia. Produzent dieser Folge ist Noah Fend. Mehr USA-Berichterstattung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite und in den Apps. Den «Tages-Anzeiger» können Sie 3 Monate zum Preis von 1 Monat testen: tagiabo.ch.Feedback, Kritik und Fragen an: podcasts@tamedia.ch

Last time we spoke about the battle of Lake Tai. In November 1937, as Japanese forces advanced, Nanjing's fate hung in the balance. Commander Tang Shengzhi led the desperate defense amidst disarray among Chinese generals, many advocating retreat. Despite political strife, civilians rallied, fortifying the city, knowing its fall could destroy Chiang Kai-Shek's government. On November 19, Japanese Commander Yanagawa seized the moment, directing his troops towards Nanjing, igniting panic in Tokyo.  As fierce battles erupted around Lake Tai, the Chinese forces, though outmatched in technology, employed guerilla tactics and stubborn resistance. Chinese artillery delivered devastating blows, and bold counterattacks kept Japanese momentum in check. However, as the month closed, the tide turned, logistical challenges and internal chaos hampered communication. The stage was set for one of the darkest chapters of modern Chinese history, where the battle for Nanjing would symbolize the struggle against oppression.   #165 Nanjing Surrounded Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. On December 1st, Jiangyin fell. That same day Japanese Army General Staff Deputy Chief Tada Hayao arrived to the Shanghai region to conduct an inspection of the front lines and personally deliver Tokyo's orders authorizing an assault upon Nanjing. The directive was exceptionally brief: “The Central China Area Army is to attack Nanjing in coordination with the Navy.”  Later that same day, at 7:00 pm more detailed instructions were issued by the Central China Area Army. The 10th Army was set to begin its decisive assault on Nanjing on December 3, advancing along two primary routes toward the capital. The left flank was to advance through Wuhu, while the right flank would move via the city of Lishui. The Shanghai Expeditionary Force, having endured more strain than the 10th Army due to its longer tenure at the front, was scheduled to launch its attack two days later, concentrating its forces around Danyang and Jurong. On December 2nd, Matsui received a promotion, given overall command of the Central China Area Army. The responsibility for the Shanghai Expeditionary Force was entrusted to a recent appointee in the Shanghai theater, Prince Asaka Yasuhiko, a member of the Imperial family. As Matsui noted in his diary that day "It's a great honor”. He promptly issued orders to ensure the prince's comfort and safety by all available means. At the age of 55, Prince Asaka, Emperor Hirohito's uncle, boasted a successful military background, including a tenure at the Japanese embassy in Paris. However, this experience had left its mark on him in two significant ways: he walked with a limp due to a car accident in France and spoke French fluently. Despite his talents and efforts, he did not earn the highest regard from Hirohito. He had not demonstrated the loyalty expected of him during the February 26th Coup attempt in 1936 and had since been met with a cold shoulder from the emperor Command in China presented a crucial opportunity for him to restore his standing in the eyes of Hirohito. Meanwhile over in the capital a war for air supremacy raged. More and more soviet pilots were arriving alongside their Polikarpov I-16 fighters. Exhausted from the long distance travel to Nanjing, the Soviet pilots were given no respite and tossed into the fray, performing 5 sorties in their first day. The Soviets were kept very busy as the Japanese increasingly unleashed raids against the airfields in the Nanjing region. The raids became so intense, the Chinese had to relocate their aircraft to bases hundreds of miles behind the front. While the Polikarpov I-16's were severely hampering the Japanese, suddenly a new adversary emerged. The Mitsubishi A5M fighter, still a prototype was rushed into service to help escort the bombers. This was the predecessor to the legendary A6M Zero fighter. Like I mentioned previously I wrote the Kings and Generals episode on the A6M Zero Fighter's history and over at my patreon I have a hour long podcast on it. Needless to say the A5M changed everything in the theater, taking away the advantage the Soviet fighters had wielded for a brief window of time.  At 9:00 am on December 2, a small customs cruiser waving a swastika flag docked at the Nanjing waterfront after making an overnight journey down the Yangtze River from Wuhan. German Ambassador Oskar Trautmann quickly disembarked, accompanied by embassy councilor Heinz Lautenschlager and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xu Mo. Trautmann's mission was so secretive that although he had dined with a secretary from the Italian embassy, an Axis partner just hours before departing from Wuhan, he made no mention of his impending trip.  Despite the secrecy surrounding his visit, news of Trautmann's arrival in Nanjing spread rapidly within the German community. Businessman John Rabe, noted in his diary that day “I assume his return has something to do with Germany's attempt to act as a mediator”. Just before Trautmann's arrival, Chiang Kai-shek had a meeting with his closest advisers, primarily military generals. Vice Foreign Minister Xu briefed those present on the peace conditions proposed by the Japanese nearly a month prior. Many in attendance were hearing these terms for the first time and were startled to discover that Japan did not require reductions in Chinese armaments. Bai Chongxi was the first to speak “If these are the only terms, then why should there be war?” Given that the Japanese proposal seemed to allow for the continuity of the Kuomintang led Chinese nation, the generals present, including Tang Shengzhi, agreed to use it as a basis for negotiations. Later, at 5:00 pm Chiang met with Trautmann. The German diplomat said “I believe it is necessary for China to declare its willingness to discuss the Japanese terms in a conciliatory spirit.” Chiang replied, “I intend to do so, but I also expect the same from Japan.” Chiang then explained that they needed to be addressed for peace talks with Japan to proceed, explicitly stating that he would not accept Japanese control over northern China and that he was unwilling to sacrifice his recent friendship with the Soviet Union to achieve peace with Japan. Having secured Chiang's agreement to initiate talks with Japan, Trautmann promptly returned to the German embassy to report to his superiors in Berlin. He then headed back to the docks, boarding the same vessel that had brought him to Nanjing, traveling back up the dark Yangtze River. One particular concern weighed heavily on Trautmann's mind: a request from Chiang to maintain absolute secrecy regarding the upcoming Sino-Japanese negotiations. Trautmann believed that Germany should support this request. He was convinced that if news leaked about Chiang's willingness to engage with the despised Japanese, it could spell the end of his government in China, allowing the Soviets to take charge. At this time, both the Germans and Japanese feared fragmenting China further. Both wanted the Kuomintang to remain in charge and maintain the status quo as they benefitted from it greatly. Staff officer Kawabe Torashiro after a recent tour of the front lines had this to say, “To dismantle the Chiang regime would leave it in a dire situation, giving it the desperate tenacity of a cornered rat in its struggle against Japan. Whether we destroy it or not, we would ultimately contribute to a fragmented China for many years, one that would be a significant drain on the Empire's resources well into the future.” Meanwhile, the city of Changzhou fell on December 2nd, without any resistance. Private Azuma Shiro landed at Changzhou and was ordered alongside his 20th regiment to prepare an assault upon Danyang,  a walled city located about 25 miles northwest of Changzhou. The road between the two locations was nearly straight, running parallel to the railway connecting Shanghai and Nanjing, allowing the 20th Regiment to make swift progress. Upon arriving at Danyang, Azuma's platoon cautiously approached a bamboo grove concealing a Chinese position. Suddenly, a ZB vz 26 machine gun opened fire. Taking cover, the Japanese soldiers entered a nearby cemetery, where the small grave mounds offered some protection. The platoon's knee mortars responded, firing shells that silenced the machine gun. Seizing the opportunity, they launched their assault, swords raised and bayonets fixed, shouting at the top of their lungs. As they closed the distance to the bamboo grove, the machine gun sliced them down. When they finally reached the trench, they discovered it was already abandoned; the occupants had fled mere moments before. Danyang also fell on December 2, clearing one of the significant obstacles in the 16th Division's path to Jurong. Meanwhile to the south, the 9th Division was advancing from Tianwangsi towards Chunhua village, just miles from the capital, while elements of the 3rd Division were also making significant headway. At the northern end of the front, the Amaya Detachment was approaching the Yangtze port city of Zhenjiang, preparing to cross the river and sweep west along the opposite bank. As Matsui noted in his diary that day “The enemy's entire defensive line has been breached, and their morale has declined sharply. I believe there won't be much fight left in them moving forward”. Although the Shanghai Expeditionary Force had yet to launch its final assault on the capital, the soldiers were managing to advance at an impressive pace. Matsui noted in his diary on December 4th “I plan for an orderly occupation of Nanjing. Before entering the city, we must offer Chiang Kai-shek or the garrison commander the opportunity to surrender. While occupying Nanjing, I hope we can avoid unnecessary damage to the city and harm to the population.” Over in Nanjing, Henri Johan Diederick de Fremery, a Dutch officer serving as an advisor to the Chinese army, had assessed the city's fortifications prior to the war and found them lacking. He noted that coastal batteries had been installed to the north and northeast of the city, including outdated muzzle-loaders. In his report he stated  “They might serve against warship attacks, but who would think of attacking this city with warships?” Although some artillery pieces were positioned along the city wall, they were insufficient in number. Some locations were poorly constructed due to material shortages. For instance, a portion of the wall between Sun Yat-sen Gate and the Gate of Enlightenment had been reinforced with makeshift structures, concrete on the outside and a fragile network of bamboo within. It was a façade that would collapse upon the impact of the first Japanese shell. Natural obstacles like Purple Mountain to the east and the Yuhuatai hills to the south existed, but little was done to incorporate these features into the defensive network. The river, which served as a natural moat, became shallower on the eastern side, allowing for relatively easy crossing. As further noted by de Fremery “Nanking cannot be justifiably termed a heavily defended city”. Meanwhile the Chinese Army was engaged in a frantic effort to prepare for the anticipated Japanese onslaught. Engineers readied to demolish strategic bridges, and in many cases, entire villages were set ablaze, blackening the horizon with thick smoke. Heart-wrenching scenes unfolded as farmers were evicted from homes that had been in their families for generations.  By the end of the first week of winter, distant bombings echoed through the air, with explosions powerful enough to rattle windows within the city. The front lines were alarmingly close, leading to a steady influx of injured Chinese soldiers into Nanjing on foot. A pervasive sense of foreboding enveloped the city. Amidst the gloom, there lingered a belief that despite impending challenges, life would somehow continue. On the morning of December 3, a ship departed from Nanjing, loaded with treasures that represented three millennia of Chinese history. Thousands of crates filled with irreplaceable bronzes, porcelain, paintings, and other art objects were sent upriver. These invaluable items had been moved from Beijing four years earlier and stored in vaults in Nanjing. It was evident that the situation could deteriorate rapidly, leaving little time to respond. On December 5, all US citizens in Nanjing were urged to pack their essential belongings and be prepared to leave the city on short notice. The following day, a final order was issued: all American passport holders were directed to make their way to the Yangtze docks and board a river gunboat awaiting them, the USS Panay. As the Japanese Army advanced westward toward Nanjing, it left behind a horrifying trail of arson, rape, and murder. Helpless civilians who fell into the hands of the victorious soldiers endured brutal treatment that often defied comprehension. Now similar to other episodes I have done on my own channel or Pacific War Week by Week, this is a disclaimer, I am about to talk about some gut wrenching horrifying stuff. We are reaching Nanjing, and yes the infamous massacre is going to be told to the fullest. So warning, its about to get graphic. At the hamlet of Nanqiantou 38 residents were met with atrocities that would become more and more common. The Japanese Army set fire to the twelve homes that comprised the hamlet, forcing the captives to witness the destruction. When some of the residents attempted to escape and salvage their belongings, the soldiers trapped them inside, locking the doors and sealing their fate as the roofs collapsed in flames. Among the victims, two women, one of whom was pregnant, were subjected to repeated rapes. In a particularly gruesome act, the soldiers “cut open the belly of the pregnant woman and gouged out the fetus.” Amid the chaos, a 2 year old boy cried out, and a soldier seized him from his mother's arms, throwing him into the flames. The frantic mother was bayoneted and discarded into a nearby creek. The remaining captives met a similar fate, dragged to the water's edge, stabbed, and pushed into the stream. The 170 miles between Shanghai and Nanjing transformed into a nightmarish wasteland of death and destruction. For miles, the only living beings visible were the deceased. The reputation of the Japanese soldiers preceded them, leading many Chinese civilians to prefer a swift death at their own hands rather than the prospect of a slow demise at the hands of the Japanese. While passing through the town of Pinghu on their way to Nanjing, First Lieutenant Nishizawa Benkichi and his men from the 114th Division spotted two Chinese girls across a river. They appeared to be strolling hand in hand, possibly sisters. As they stepped onto a bridge, the girls began to walk towards the Japanese soldiers but suddenly stopped. Still clasping hands, they jumped into the river, disappearing into the swift current. Military efficiency was accompanied by a staggering brutality, where victories against armed opponents were often followed by the massacre of unarmed women and children. This pattern parallels the incomprehensible behavior of German soldiers on the Eastern Front, though there are significant differences. The Germans viewed themselves as a superior race compared to their Slavic adversaries, labeling them as "untermensch." In contrast, the Japanese could not deny their connections to the Chinese. Japan's historical role as a major influence on Chinese civilization was undeniable, as reflected in aspects as basic as the shared writing system. To many Japanese, their nation's relationship with China resembled that of two brothers, one younger and righteous, the other older and misguided, in need of redemption. Matsui Iwane embodied this perspective. Alongside his military duties, he held a deep interest in fostering cooperation among the peoples of Asia, who he believed remained under the yoke of Western imperialism. Since his youth, Matsui had been captivated by China, and while other ambitious officers sought postings in Western capitals like Paris or London, he applied to serve in China, remaining there for nearly a decade as part of Japan's diplomatic representation. By the 1930s, Matsui's commitment to this pan-Asian vision had gained a political dimension, leading him to become a prominent founder of the Greater Asia Association in 1933. This of course was created mostly through the work of Kanji Ishiwara. What was once a exclusive on my patreon can be found over at Echoes of War or my youtube channel, its a four part series on the life of Ishiwara and it goes into the history of how he tried to forge pan asianism, but ultimately failed against his adversaries like Hideki Tojo. Its fascinating stuff, please if you are interested check it out on youtube and comment where you came from.  This organization, though dominated by Japan, has been described as "probably the single most influential organization propagating Pan-Asianism during the 15 year war. During a visit to China in late 1935, Matsui helped establish the Chinese Greater Asia Association in the northern port city of Tianjin. For individuals like Matsui, Japan's actions on the Asian mainland were akin to liberating its peoples. They viewed the establishment of the Japanese-controlled puppet state, Manchukuo, in northeast China in 1932, as a bold experiment in nation-building, hoping the rest of China would benefit similarly. As Matsui wrote in 1933 “Next, we must also extend to the 400 million people of China the same help and deep sympathy that we provided to Manchuria, relieving them of their miserable condition of political, economic, and intellectual subjugation by various countries of the world.” The violence perpetrated by the Japanese Army stemmed from numerous variables. One was a grotesque belief they were actually liberators to what they deemed, ungrateful Chinese. The Japanese believed their presence in China was partly for the benefit of the Chinese people and felt a messianic obligation to save them. This led to frustration akin to that of a father confronting a disobedient son, compelling them to punish what they perceived as disobedience. While the rank-and-file soldiers might not have reflected deeply on these issues, such philosophies filtered down from their leaders. Of course there is a lot more to it, and sorry again for shamelessly plugging it, but on my patreon I specifically did an episode titled “why the Japanese army was so brutal” where I went through everything involved. It ran from cultural issues, to the brutal system of abuse in the military, to racism, radicalization of male youth in Japan, its a very complicated matter. Because again, most of the atrocities were committed by 20-30 year old grunts who had families back home. This was not like the traditional “I was following orders” type of situation, these were atrocities committed by the lowest ranks upwards.  The safety zone, created by Rabe and a handful of other foreigners, began to take shape in the first week of December. It was officially announced, and four committees were established to manage food, housing, finances, and sanitation. Once the plans for the zone were publicized in local newspapers, scared Chinese civilians flocked to it by the hundreds. From its inception, the zone faced numerous problems. Thousands of bags of rice and flour intended for the future residents of the zone were left unguarded and quickly looted, leading many to assume they had been stolen by military personnel. More troubling were the issues that arose when Chinese military units began digging trenches and setting up field telephones within the safety zone, putting it at heightened risk of a Japanese attack. Chinese officers assured organizers that they would vacate the area, but the delay led to growing frustration among those overseeing the zone. Until all Chinese soldiers withdrew, the organizers could not erect flags to formally designate the area as demilitarized. Although the Japanese refused to officially recognize the safety zone, they pledged to respect it.    Following the outbreak of the battle for Shanghai, the Chinese Red Cross stepped in where military medicine had faltered, establishing first-aid teams and emergency hospitals while ensuring that wounded soldiers were accommodated in existing medical facilities. In October, they opened a 3,000-bed hospital on the campus of the National Central University, staffed by 300 doctors, nurses, and 400 orderlies. By the end of October, the hospital had admitted 1,200 patients and performed over 50 operations daily, primarily amputations. However, as the Japanese forces advanced toward Nanjing, doctors and nurses were evacuated westward along the Yangtze River. The entire Red Cross hospital was dismantled, and at the American Mission Hospital, the staff, which had initially numbered nearly 200 doctors, nurses, and trained personnel, dwindled to just 11 by the onset of winter.  With medical facilities on the brink of collapse, a group of foreigners took the initiative to improve conditions, achieving small victories along the way.  Back at the front, the 10th Army continued their march to Nanjing. On the right flank, the 114th Division had marched through Liyang within hours, covering 40 miles over the next two days to reach Lishui on December 4. Behind them, the 6th Division was still lagging somewhat, struggling to catch up after making a large detour east of Lake Tai. The Kunisaki Detachment was tasked with reaching the Yangtze at Taiping, crossing the river, and heading for Pukou, directly opposite Nanjing, to cut off any retreating Chinese forces. To the left of the 6th and 114th Divisions, the 18th Division received orders on December 2 to march northwest from the Guangde area toward Nanjing. However, when intelligence reports indicated that large numbers of Chinese troops were withdrawing south toward Ningguo, trying to escape encirclement, thus the 18th Division had its mission altered. On December 4, they were instructed to change course and press straight west, aiming to trap as many Chinese soldiers as possible. The residents of Nanjing were jolted awake by the roar of airplanes shortly before 6:00 am on December 7. It was the sound of Chiang Kai-shek and Song Meiling departing the capital. Three days before his departure, Japanese forces had advanced dangerously close, and their shelling had intensified to the point that he was forced to move from his residence on Purple Mountain to a villa belonging to a famous scholar who had since passed away, located within the city walls. While organizing his departure, Chiang kept the morale of the troops and civilians trapped in Nanjing at the forefront of his mind. In his diary, Chiang noted, “Staying in Nanjing until the last moment has not only enabled us to complete military preparations, but it has also boosted the morale of soldiers and civilians alike. The evacuation of necessary material has been carried out without disorder. I cannot imagine what might have happened if I had left ten days earlier.” On one of his last nights in Nanjing, Chiang gathered all officers of major general rank and above at Tang Shengzhi's headquarters in the Railroad Ministry. With the First Lady by his side, he delivered an inspiring pep talk ahead of the impending battle, emphasizing that although the Chinese had faced temporary setbacks, they had managed to strike back at the Japanese forces, thwarting their plans for a swift victory. Additionally, he noted that China had garnered the sympathy and support of the international community. “You're being watched by the entire nation, indeed by the whole world. We cannot abandon Nanjing!” He then formally handed overall responsibility for the defense of the capital to Tang Shengzhi, urging the officers to obey him as they would obey Chiang himself. He insisted that this would not be merely a symbolic fight; a sustained defense of Nanjing could tie down Japanese forces, giving the bulk of the Chinese Army the opportunity to regroup and strengthen. He promised that three divisions, fully equipped and at peak strength, would soon arrive from the southwestern province of Yunnan. He pledged to personally lead them back to Nanjing to break the siege.  Meanwhile on the front of the Shanghai Expeditionary Force, the 16th Division had broken through Chinese lines at the crucial town of Jurong, located 30 miles east of the Nanjing city wall, and was now advancing toward the village of Tangshui. To the south, the 9th Division had reached Chunhua, another strategic town straddling the approaches to the capital. Meanwhile, to the north, soldiers from the 13th Division were crossing the Yangtze River at Zhenjiang to establish a foothold on the other side. Progress was similarly swift in the 10th Army's sector. The 114th Division had advanced all the way to Molingguan, a town less than 20 miles south of Nanjing. The 6th Division, having rushed to the front since the order to capture China's capital had been issued in early December, was expected to arrive later that day. To the south of these two divisions, the 18th Division was set to capture the city of Ningguo while continuing its push toward the Yangtze, effectively completing the encirclement of Nanjing. By December 5th, Matsui and his staff completed its transfer from Shanghai to Suzhou, they issued a general directive for the attack on Nanjing. This order outlined two possible scenarios. In the best-case outcome, the Chinese defenders would surrender and open the city gates. In that event, each Japanese division would send in one battalion to complete the pacification of the city and eliminate any remaining pockets of resistance from soldiers unwilling to capitulate. In the worst-case scenario, if the Chinese commanders disregarded Japanese offers to surrender and prepared for a prolonged defense of their capital, Japan would unleash the full force of its artillery on the city. Each division would then send in one regiment to breach the city gates and engage in a fierce battle, fighting street by street and house by house. It quickly became evident to the Japanese, the Chinese had no intention to simply hand over their capital. New York times correspondent, F Tillman Durdin witnessed action between the recently arrived 154th and 156th divisions from southern China who were quickly encircled atop a cone-shaped peak. “The Japanese set a ring of fire around the peak. The flames, consuming trees and grass, gradually crept closer and closer to the summit, forcing the Chinese upward until, huddled together, they were mercilessly machine-gunned to death.” As the Japanese troops closed in on Nanjing, the level of destruction left in the wake of the Chinese defenders became increasingly apparent. Near the capital, hardly a bridge remained intact as efforts intensified to hinder the invaders. The rush to reach Nanjing heightened rivalries within the Japanese Army. In early December, soldiers from the 16th Infantry Division traversed hilly terrain at what they believed was a vigorous pace. Suddenly, to their left, they spotted a parallel column of Japanese soldiers, quickly identifying them as members of the 9th Infantry Division's 35th Regiment. The company commander shouted “Don't let the 35th beat us to Nanjing! Get moving!”  Cities, towns, villages, and hamlets lay in the path of Japan's multifaceted advance on Nanjing. Some areas fell without much resistance, while others were fiercely defended by Chinese soldiers determined to hold their ground until the end. Chunhua, a town located roughly 15 miles southeast of Nanjing, was among the latter. The town was defended by troops from the Chinese 51st Infantry Division, who had participated in some of the toughest battles around Shanghai during the autumn months. The 51st Division found its withdrawal to Nanjing cut off by fast-moving Japanese columns. Only with the assistance of local civilians were various units able to sneak back to the capital, filtering through enemy lines. Upon arrival, the division's soldiers had hoped for a chance to cross the Yangtze for much-needed rest. Instead, Chiang Kai-shek ordered them to immediately reinforce the defenses at Chunhua. As the troops arrived in Chunhua village in early December, they were dismayed to find the pillboxes in disrepair. Some bunkers had been buried too deep to function effectively as defensive structures, while others had excessively large embrasures that offered little to no protection from enemy fire. Most frustratingly, keys to the bunkers were often missing, making entry problematic. The division worked tirelessly to improve their positions using whatever materials could be requisitioned from the area, but time was too short to bring the defenses up to the standard the commanders desired. Nonetheless, they achieved significant upgrades: three lines of defenses in front of Chunhua, centered around several pillboxes; two rows of barbed wire; and an antitank ditch to complicate any advance. Hidden machine gun nests also provided surprises for the Japanese infantry. On December 4, the Japanese vanguard, a column of about 500 soldiers from the 9th Division, was spotted, and over the next two days, the solitary company at Shuhu endured intense assaults. The Chinese dispatched an armored platoon as temporary reinforcements, marking one of the rare instances when Chinese tanks confronted Japanese infantry directly. The Chinese lost three armored vehicles, while the Japanese reported around 40 casualties among their infantry. By the afternoon of December 6, the surviving Chinese soldiers at Shuhu, numbering fewer than 30, abandoned their positions and fought their way back to Chunhua, leaving their fallen comrades behind. Advancing units of Japan's 9th Division closely followed, initially avoiding contact with the Chinese defenses to conduct reconnaissance. Based on their observations, the Japanese concluded that although the Chinese defenses appeared well-prepared, they were thinly manned. Costly fighting resulted in the Japanese gaining control over only the first of the three Chinese defense lines. Determined to capture the next two lines, they once again depended heavily on their artillery.  In several sectors along the front, soldiers of the 9th Japanese Division found themselves caught in the deadly crossfire of Chinese machine guns, creating a virtual kill zone from which there was no escape. For the Chinese defenders, the conditions were equally horrific. As recalled by the commander of the Chinese 51st division, Wang Yaowu “The shelling was incessant. Body parts were flying through the air. Some men lost legs, others arms. Brains were splattered everywhere”. The division's 301st Regiment, which bore the brunt of the battle, suffered approximately 1,500 casualties among its officers and soldiers. On the second day of the battle for Chunhua, December 7, their left flank made some gains, penetrating the area behind the village. The breakthrough, however, came in the afternoon of December 8 when an entire regiment that had been lagging behind the rest of the 9th Division arrived just in time to join the fight. This bolstered the morale of the Japanese troops and provided momentum to their attack. By the end of that day, Chunhua was firmly under Japanese control. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. As the Japanese forces advanced, Nanjing's fate teetered on the brink. Commander Tang Shengzhi led a beleaguered defense amidst chaos, while civilians fortified the city, aware of its significance. On December 1, General Matsui officially ordered an assault on Nanjing. As Japanese troops closed in, brutality loomed on the horizon, heralding one of China's darkest chapters in its fight against oppression.

The US government has long tried to divide China, India, and Russia, but Washington's aggressive actions have only brought them together. Donald Trump's tariffs, in particular, angered Indian PM Modi, who visited the Chinese city Tianjin for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, where the Eurasian countries deepened their relations. Ben Norton analyzes the important results of this historic meeting, and how the US empire's aggression has blown back. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsFGCUtzzQ8 Topics 0:00 US imperial overstretch 1:25 China, Russia, India unite 3:38 Shanghai Cooperation Org (SCO) summit 4:48 Global Governance Initiative 6:50 New multipolar order 8:08 Members of SCO 9:29 Population of SCO 10:07 Economy of SCO 11:01 US empire seeks to divide Eurasia 12:49 Trump attacks India 13:37 Donald Trump's tariffs 14:52 India moves closer to China 16:23 Views India and China share 18:59 Modi meets with Xi Jinping 21:33 US war hawks are furious 22:02 (CLIP) John Bolton on India-China ties 23:20 US war hawks are furious 24:05 (CLIP) Jake Sullivan on India-China ties 25:17 USA alienates its "allies" 25:53 Trump makes China great again (川建国 Chuan Jianguo) 26:50 Trump accelerates US imperial decline 29:09 Dedollarization 30:48 CBDCs 32:42 Dedollarization 33:30 China proposes SCO development bank 33:48 SCO Tianjin Declaration 35:51 Need for UN reform 40:20 Multipolarity 41:07 International financial system 42:53 Xi Jinping's speech 46:43 Open-source artificial intelligence (AI) tech 47:38 Oppose the new cold war 48:15 Global South vision of multipolar world 50:45 Outro

It's Tuesday, September 2nd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Pakistani Muslim kidnapped 16-year-old Christian girl Pakistan is in the persecution news again. This time for a 16-year-old Christian girl kidnapped and forced into sex slavery by a Muslim in the Punjab district. She was rescued by court order on August 14th. This is just one of thousands of these cases occurring each year, where girls and women are kidnapped and forced into conversions, marriages, and prostitution. Pakistan is the seventh worst nation in the world on The Worldview's International Morality Index, and the eighth worst on Open Doors' World Watch List. Finnish politician tried third time for condemning perversion A Finnish Member of Parliament, Päivi Räsänen, is back in court this month, after already being acquitted twice for the so-called hate crime of calling homosexual relationships “sinful.” Räsänen has been charged with “agitation against a minority group” under the Finnish criminal code addressing “war crimes and crimes against humanity.” She's been under attack for seven years. This time the prosecutor is taking the case to Finland's Supreme Court. Afghanistan earthquake claims 800 lives In God's providence, Afghanistan has been hit by a third major earthquake since the Taliban took over, reports Reuters. This has claimed 800 lives and wounded 2,800 more, mostly in the Kunar Province. The 2022 quake killed over 1,000 people and the 2023 quake killed over 2,000 people. Russia's Putin, India's Modi and China's Jinping met in summit The new Axis power base was further solidified yesterday in a meeting which took place in Tianjin, China, with the presidents of China, India, and Russia — Presidents Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin. This was Modi's first visit to China in seven years. Modi expressed his desire to Putin that the two nations deepen cooperation “in all sectors.”  The meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization boasts “the world's largest regional organization” including nations with a combined economic output of nearly $30 trillion. That's just over the United States' annual Gross Domestic Product. Russia's Putin called the alliance the beginnings of a “new system” of security in Eurasia.  The Shanghai Cooperation Organization consists of the communist, Hindu, and Islamic states of Russia, Belarus, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Chinese Navy boasts more warships than America The BBC reports that the Chinese Navy has exceeded America's Navy in number of warships -- 234 to 219. However, the Chinese are still behind the United States in overall tonnage and aircraft carriers.  Importantly, the Chinese shipyards have upwards of 200 times the ship-building capacity of America at this point. Brazilian socialists want to lock up Jair Bolsonaro Socialist elements in the Brazilian government are looking at locking up the nation's previous president Jair Bolsonaro for 30 years. Bolsonaro is accused of staging a coup after disagreeing with the election results in January of 2023.   The Associated Press reports that the evidence includes “an unsigned document that sought to invalidate the election and his alleged push for supporters to destroy government buildings in Brasilia on January 8, 2023.”  Low Scottish birth rate Scotland's birth rate is the lowest on record — hitting 1.23 children per woman. The nation's abortion rate is 17.9 per 1,000 women. Out of 50 countries, that's the fifth lowest birth rate in Europe. Only Malta, Spain, Lithuania, and Italy have lower birth rates.  Deuteronomy 7:12 and 14a makes a promise to a nation. “Because you listen to these judgments, and keep and do them. …You shall be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be a male or female barren among you or among your livestock.” Not so much for Scotland. Vice President JD Vance defends prayer U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance defended prayer as a proper response to the recent massacre at the Minneapolis, Minnesota Catholic School. His X post explained that, “We pray because our hearts are broken. We pray because we know God listens. We pray because we know that God works in mysterious ways, and can inspire us to further action.” Vance was responding to Jen Psaki, Joe Biden's previous press secretary, who skeptically asserted that “Prayer is not freaking enough. Prayers does [sic] not end school shootings. Prayers do not make parents feel safe sending their kids to school. Prayer does not bring these kids back.” In addition to Vice President Vance, CNN's conservative commentator Scott Jennings defended prayer as well. Listen. JENNINGS: “I think it's wrong, frankly, to vilify or attack people of faith. I think ‘thoughts and prayers' are the most solid on days of tragedy for people who live their faith every day. And I think on a day like today, particularly in a church community, there are probably people praying harder for comfort today than they have ever prayed in their life. “And I heard others on the Left today go down this line of attack against people of faith, sort of denigrating the idea that they might want to pray today.” Proverbs 28:9 reminds us that “If one turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.” And Proverbs 15:29 says, “The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous.” Chip and Joanna Gaines roll out “LGBTQ roller skating show” The reality show pop-star couple and known-to- be professing Christians, Chip Gaines and his wife, Joanna, are under fire again. This time, they are producing a program on their Magnolia Network featuring what has been termed “an LGBTQ+ roller skating reality show” called “Roller Jam.” Joanna Gaines called it “a show the whole family can watch together,” according to Protestia and FaithWire.  Office mortgages hit record 11.7% delinquency rate In economic news, delinquency rates on office mortgages in the United States have hit a record 11.7%, exceeding the last record set during the 2008 recession. That delinquency rate was only 1.6% just two years ago. Silver and gold keep climbing According to TradingView.com, silver surged to $40.76 per ounce and gold hit $3,475 per ounce on Monday — record highs for the metals. Married mothers happier than childless single women And finally, no surprise here. The Institute for Family Studies surveyed 3,000 women and found that married mothers were more likely to enjoy life.   The report documented that 47% of married mothers say their lives are enjoyable most or all the time, compared to 34% of unmarried, childless women who say the same thing. Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from Him.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, September 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

durée : 00:03:10 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - En marge du Sommet de l'organisation de coopération de Shanghai (SCO), les dirigeants russe, indien et chinois se sont affichés tout sourire, en pensant à l'« absent » : Donald Trump. La bataille de l'ordre mondial du 21e siècle en une photo. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Edition No239 | 02-09-2025 - Autocrats assemble. These are not nice people. Not kind people, nor generous or moral. They have reached the top of the pile in their respective countries, many of which are authoritarian or quasi authoritarian regimes. What does it take to achieve that, an to stay top of the pile for years, sometimes decades. For a start you must be the biggest bully in the playground, the most vicious fish in the pond. You may have had to dispose of rivals, - both authoritarian or democratic. Probably silence many journalists and critics. Subvert their legal systems and institutions of government. In a word, these people are the biggest C.U.N.T.S in their respective societies, most have no accountability to their populations, and some have thieved and raped their populations of resources and opportunities. Now, they have gathered in China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit (SVO meets SCO).At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, we witnessed what can only be described as a global warm embrace of authoritarian regimes — even as the world burns from war, repression, and in Ukraine stolen children. At the heart of this embrace, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Narendra Modi posed as a new triumvirate of international order, with cheering applause for Russia's war machine. But it is an alliance of disorder and death. ----------SOURCES: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/01/china/china-putin-xi-meeting-sco-summit-intl-hnkhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/2/chinas-victory-day-military-parade-whos-attending-and-why-it-mattershttps://abcnews.go.com/International/north-koreas-kim-crosses-china-meet-xi-putin/story?id=125172027https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/kim-jong-un-arrive-china-victory-parade-vladimir-putin-b2818199.htmlhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/2/china-russia-pledge-new-global-order-at-shanghai-cooperation-summithttps://news.sky.com/story/chinese-russian-and-indian-leaders-seek-to-show-unity-and-push-for-new-world-order-in-beijing-meeting-13423244https://www.reuters.com/world/china/putin-thanks-xi-his-dear-friend-warm-welcome-china-2025-09-02/https://www.politico.eu/article/chinas-xi-welcomes-putin-modi-trump-roils-global-relations/----------Partner on this video: KYIV OF MINE 'Kyiv of Mine' is a documentary series about Ukraine's beautiful capital, Kyiv. The film production began in 2018, and much has changed since then. It is now 2025, and this story is far from over.https://www.youtube.com/@UCz6UbVKfqutH-N7WXnC5Ykg https://www.kyivofmine.com/#theprojectKyiv of Mine is fast paced, beautifully filmed, humorous, fun, insightful, heartbreaking, moving, hopeful. The very antithesis in fact of a doom-laden and worthy wartime documentary. This is a work that is extraordinarily uplifting. My friend Operator Starsky says the film is “Made with so much love. The film series will make you laugh and cry.” ----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------

C dans l'air du 2 septembre 2025 - Xi Jinping, Poutine, Modi : ils font trembler l'Occident Ce sont des images qui en disent long sur l'évolution du monde. Vladimir Poutine, Xi Jinping et Narendra Modi se tenant par la main, tout sourire. Le sommet de Tianjin, près de Pékin, organisé par le président chinois, vient de s'achever, avec sur la photo officielle 26 chefs d'État ou de gouvernement. Parmi eux, les dirigeants russe, biélorusse, indien, iranien, turc, et une vingtaine de leaders eurasiatiques représentant presque la moitié de la population mondiale. Des dirigeants qui ne sont pas d'accord sur tout, mais qui entendent se tenir à distance de l'Occident, et en premier lieu de l'Amérique de Donald Trump.Un front du refus mis en scène avec un objectif : montrer, à l'heure des droits de douane américains et des tensions géostratégiques, qu'un autre modèle international est possible, avec la Chine en son centre.Un peu plus de deux semaines après avoir été reçu en grande pompe par Donald Trump en Alaska, Vladimir Poutine est présent en Chine. Il aura des discussions avec son hôte et grand allié chinois ce mardi à Pékin, après avoir parlé du conflit en Ukraine lundi à Tianjin avec son homologue turc, et du dossier nucléaire avec son homologue iranien. Une rencontre était également à l'agenda ce jour-là avec le Premier ministre indien. Car Narendra Modi, qui est loin d'être le meilleur ami du président chinois, était aussi présent. Il s'agissait en effet de la première visite en Chine du nationaliste hindou depuis 2018.Les deux dirigeants étaient en froid depuis l'affrontement, en 2020, de leurs soldats sur les hauteurs du Ladakh, une région himalayenne contestée, qui avait fait 20 morts du côté indien et un nombre indéterminé du côté chinois. Mais les tarifs douaniers de 50 % récemment imposés aux marchandises indiennes par le président américain ont semble-t-il convaincu le Premier ministre indien de faire baisser la tension avec Xi Jinping.Un dirigeant chinois qui a d'ailleurs débuté son discours inaugural par une charge à peine voilée contre les États-Unis, évoquant la nécessité de s'opposer à la "mentalité de guerre froide et de confrontation de blocs, ainsi qu'aux actes d'intimidation". Au-delà du discours politique, le défilé militaire qui aura lieu mercredi sur la place Tian'anmen, en présence du leader nord-coréen, s'annonce comme une nouvelle démonstration de force. La Chine, dont la flotte dépasse aujourd'hui en nombre celle des États-Unis, entend apparaître comme un rival crédible.Alors, pourquoi cette rencontre entre les dirigeants russe, chinois et indien est-elle si importante ? La politique de Donald Trump est-elle en train de renforcer la Chine ?LES EXPERTS :- Isabelle LASSERRE - Correspondante diplomatique - Le Figaro, spécialiste des questions de stratégie et de géopolitique- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs - Valérie NIQUET - Spécialiste de l'Asie - Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, auteure de L'Indo-Pacifique, nouveau centre du monde - Agatha KRATZ - Economiste, Spécialiste des relations Chine-Union Européenne et Chine- États Unis- Alain BAUER (en duplex des États-Unis) -Professeur de criminologie au CNAM responsable du Pole Sécurité Défense Renseignement

Guido Santevecchi traccia un bilancio degli incontri al vertice di Tianjin: un successo del presidente cinese Xi Jinping ma anche e soprattutto di quello russo e del dittatore nordcoreano. Paolo Ottolina spiega come difendersi se i propri dati finiscono online, tipo sulla pagina web di cui la Polizia postale avrebbe scoperto il gestore. Antonella Mollica racconta il caso dell'ex capogruppo di FdI al Comune di Prato, tra foto osé e massoneria.I link di corriere.it:Putin «mano nella mano» con Xi incassa un nuovo accordo sul gas: annunciata la firma per il «Power of Siberia 2»Sito sessista, trovato il gestore di Phica.eu: indagini su un 45enne italiano, usava i nickname «Phica Master» e «Boss Miao»Prato, ricatti sessuali all'ex consigliere Tommaso Cocci: sette le denunce arrivate agli inquirenti

Groong Week in Review - August 31, 2025In this Week in Review, we look at Armenia's role at the SCO summit, where Pashinyan struck a new “strategic partnership” with China while also meeting Putin, raising questions about Yerevan's shifting alignments. We examine the August 8 Washington documents on TRIPP, where words like “corridor” and “99-year lease” swirl despite Armenia's denials, and ask what Azerbaijan's demand for constitutional change really means. We cover rising tensions between Moscow and Baku after Aliyev called Russia an occupier and Zatulin warned against seeing Azerbaijan as a partner. And we discuss the UK's push to raise relations with Armenia to a strategic level, even as London courts Baku and maintains loopholes in its arms embargo.Topics:  - SCO Summit in China  - The UK in Armenia  - TRIPP / Zangezur Corridor  - Russian Azerbaijani RelationsGuest:  Benyamin PoghosyanHosts:  - Hovik Manucharyan  - Asbed BedrossianEpisode 467 | Recorded: September 1, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/467VIDEO: https://youtu.be/kTh52542vtUSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Vor einem regionalen Gipfel in Tianjin trifft der indische Premierminister Narendra Modi den chinesischen Staatschef Xi Jinping. Dabei betonen beide Seiten die Bedeutung von Zusammenarbeit, obwohl langjährige Spannungen weiter bestehen.

Im chinesischen Tianjin trafen sich am Sonntag und Montag die Staatschefs der SCO – einem Zusammenschluss von zehn Staaten, die fast die Hälfte der Weltbevölkerung repräsentieren, darunter China, Indien und Russland. In den Redaktionen deutscher Medien wurde der „Schurken-Gipfel“ (BILD) als Angriff auf unsere geliebte „regelbasierte Weltordnung“ gesehen, die ohnehin nur noch in den KöpfenWeiterlesen

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin approved a development strategy for the SCO in the 2026-2035 period, setting the tone and direction for the organization's growth in the next decade.

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Rescue workers in Afghanistan are trying to reach villages in remote mountainous areas in the east of the country following a magnitude six earthquake. A Taliban official said more than eight-hundred people had died and more than two-thousand-five-hundred had been injured in the provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar. Helicopters have been deployed to collect the wounded as landslides have cut off roads. The UN says that twenty assessment teams have so far been deployed to areas worst hit by the quake. The emergency comes as Afghanistan is suffering from a severe drought and food crisis. Also: at a summit of world leaders in the Chinese city of Tianjin, the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, said the group would challenge what he called bullying behaviour - in apparent reference to the tariffs that President Trump has imposed on India and other countries, and details of how Queen Camilla fought off an attempted assault when she was a teenager are revealed in a new book about the British monarchy:The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Emergency crews are struggling to reach the mountainous eastern Kunar province of Afghanistan where the UN says more than 800 people have been killed in a magnitude 6.0 earthquake. We speak to the Afghan Red Crescent.Also in the programme: China, India and Russia unite in their criticism of the West at a summit in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin; and why millions of people around the world who take an aspirin a day to ward off strokes and heart attacks might soon be taking a different drug.(IMAGE: Afghan men search for their belongings amidst the rubble of a collapsed house after a deadly magnitude-6 earthquake that struck Afghanistan around midnight, in Dara Mazar, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, September 1, 2025 / CREDIT: Reuters/Stringer)

Representatives from around 20 countries, including Narenda Modi, India's prime minister, and Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, arrived in Tianjin, China, for a Shanghai Co-operation Organisation leaders' meeting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

durée : 00:03:10 - Géopolitique - par : Pierre  Haski  - Avec le sommet régional de Tianjin et l'imposant défilé militaire prévu mercredi à Pékin, en présence de Vladimir Poutine et d'autres dirigeants non-occidentaux, la Chine de Xi Jinping montre son ambition de se poser en leader d'un « front du refus » de l'Amérique de Trump. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

The SCO summit ended Monday with the Tianjin declaration which condemned Pahalgam & Jaffar express terror attacks. During his visit to China, PM Modi held crucial bilateral meetings with Xi Jinping & Putin. The bonhomie between Putin-Xi-Modi was on display with leaders holding hands, and the Russian President's car ride with PM Modi. Just hours after the meetings in China, Trump termed US-India trade a ‘one-sided disaster', and said that India has now offered to cut the tariffs to ‘nothing'. Tonight's #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta untangles the geopolitical games— from China to Moscow, and explains where India stands.

Social Media lit up like a Christmas tree over the weekend after a post from President Donald Trump went crazy viral, what was all the fuss about? Nothing much, just an AI image of him standing over a burning Earth, holding a ‘Q+' QAnon symbol in his left hand, with a legend saying ‘The world will soon understand nothing can stop what is coming'. QAnon is the Deep State, and they seem to still be very much in charge of this president and his administration. That warning shot to his right ear last summer in Butler, PA, continues to pay them dividends.“Then his master shall bring him unto the judges; he shall also bring him to the door, or unto the door post; and his master shall bore his ear through with an aul; and he shall serve him for ever.” Exodus 21:6 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, have you looked out your window lately? The world is a swirling cauldron of end times activity both here in America and around the globe. The leaders of Russia, China and India met at a regional summit in Tianjin, with Putin, Xi and Modi photographed holding hands and hugging each other. All this intended to send a pointed message to America that Trump doesn't have the relationship he thinks he has with any of these world leaders. Peter Thiel of Palantir is preparing a 4-part lecture series on the coming Antichrist that's been sold out for weeks. The United Nations is very close to reaching the 160 nation state voting requirement for officially recognizing a state of Palestine. While all this is going on, Donald Trump is flashing QAnon symbols and promising something unstoppable that will shock the world. Don't get mad at me, I'm just the messenger. Today we get you up to speed on all these rapidly changing end times events.

Han är Hollywoods bäst betalde skådespelare, med ett förflutet som kung i en annan värld späckad av drama och högtflygande stunts. Nya avsnitt från P3 ID hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. När supersnuten Luke Hobbs, svettigt, ilsket, och muskulöst spelad av Dwayne Johnson, drabbar samman med Vin Diesels lika grovhuggna antihjälte Dom Toretto i actionfilmen ”Fast five” är det en ostoppbar kraft som möter ett orubbligt föremål. Den filmiska krocken skakar om biosalonger världen över, och när intäkterna har räknats samman är det ett kvitto på att Dwayne Johnson är mannen Hollywood ska ringa för en kassainjektion.Så inleds berättelsen om en klättring till den absoluta toppen av underhållningspyramiden i USA. Men Dwayne Johnsons historia börjar mycket tidigare än så. För innan han fick folk från Texas till Tianjin att flockas till biograferna var han redan den största stjärnan i wrestling – en bransch som mainstreamkulturen länge rynkat på näsan åt, och en företeelse som belackarna har kallat fejk men vars äkta fans är gränslöst lojala.Det är i slutet av 90-talet som Dwayne Johnson gör entré i ringen som wrestlaren The Rock. Hans bisarrt kaxiga attityd, matchad av en lika vågad garderob, överträffas bara av hans förmåga att trollbinda publiken med sina fysiska konster. Snart har han blivit wrestlingvärldens starkast lysande stjärna.Bakom sig har Johnson en uppväxt i en familj där fribrottningen alltid har varit närvarande, på gott och ont. I skuggan av en berömd pappa, och dennes svaghet för ”livets goda”, har Dwayne Johnson tvingats navigera genom både ekonomisk och känslomässig otrygghet, besvikelser och stängda dörrar.Det är också de erfarenheterna som, tillsammans med en omtalad förmåga att förutspå vad publiken vill ha, ligger till grunden för vad han själv har pratat om som ett möjligt nytt kapitel i livet: en karriär inom politiken.I avsnittet medverkar Messiah Hallberg, komiker, programledare och tidigare wrestlingentreprenör, och Amy Nicholson, filmkritiker på tidningen The Los Angeles Times.Klippen i avsnittet är hämtade från WWE:s Youtubekanal, The Joe Rogan Experience, PBD Podcast, What Now? With Trevor Noah, Movieclips, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Vanity Fair, Fox News, Dwayne Johnsons X-konto.

Federico Rampini spiega di che cosa parleranno i  leader di Russia e  India  col presidente cinese a Tianjin. Monica Ricci Sargentini racconta della missione umanitaria che ha lo scopo di raggiungere Gaza per portare via mare  aiuti umanitari alla popolazione della Striscia. Rinaldo Frignani parla delle perquisizioni e dei sequestri ordinati nei confronti di portali e utenti che pubblicavano (e commentavano) foto di donne a loro insaputa.I link di corriere.it:Il «resto del mondo» da Xi: perché il vertice in Cina con Putin e Modi è tra i più importanti dell'annoLe navi della Global Sumud Flotilla partite da Genova e Barcellona: «Arriveremo a Gaza»Siti sessisti, è l'ora delle perquisizioni e dei sequestri: caccia in tutta Europa ai server dei portali e agli utenti

Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi i Władimir Putin razem na szczycie Szanghajskiej Organizacji Współpracy w porcie Tianjin na północy Chin. A zaraz potem spektakularna parada wojskowa w Pekinie z udziałem między innymi lidera Korei Północnej Kim Dzong Una, za to bez wysokich rangą przedstawicieli Zachodu. To program ofensywy dyplomatyczno-militarnej szykowanej przez Chiny w najbliższych dniach. Czy obawa przed skutkami agresywnej polityki handlowej Donalda Trumpa wystarczy, by pogodzić sprzeczne interesy państw Globalnego Południa? I czy zgodzą się one na to, by w roli mediatora wystąpiły Chiny? Jak przebiega proces budowania alternatywnego dla Pax Americana porządku światowego, w którym Pekin chce odgrywać kluczową rolę?Kolejne śmiercionośne ataki Rosji na Kijów i inne miasta ukraińskie. W stolicy Rosjanie zabili co najmniej 23 cywilów. Moskwa nie zgadza się na rozejm, Putin wyklucza rozmowy z Zełenskim. A w Polsce prezydent wetuje ustawę o przedłużeniu pomocy dla Ukraińców i opłat za system satelitarny Starlink. Jakie mogą być tego skutki?Nie będzie traktatu, który miał ograniczyć skalę i skutki zanieczyszczenia plastikiem. Niby wszyscy się zgadzają, że tworzywa sztuczne szkodzą człowiekowi i środowisku, ale nie ma zgody co do tego, jak walczyć z zanieczyszczeniem plastikiem. Dlaczego?Australia wydala ambasadora Iranu pod zarzutem wspierania przez ten kraj antysemickich zamachów w Sydney i Melbourne. A równocześnie zapowiada uznanie państwa palestyńskiego. Premier Albanese wchodzi w konflikt zarówno z Iranem, jak i Izraelem. Dlaczego?Czym jest kontrolowany przez Elona Muska system Starlink, do czego służy i dlaczego wykorzystywanie go rozbudza polityczne emocje. Czy są alternatywy dla Starlinka?Komuniści wymordowali więcej ludzi niż faszyści. Dlaczego zatem postawienie pomnika ofiarom zbrodni komunistycznych budzi we Francji sprzeciw?Rozkład jazdy: (03:21) Michał Lubina: Chiny budują nowy światowy ład(25:06) Zbigniew Parafianowicz: Kijów pod ostrzałem, dylematy Ukrainy(55:14) Grzegorz Dobiecki: Świat z boku - Stare i nowe mury(1:02:00) Podziękowania(1:08:26) Marcin Żyła: Co robić z plastikiem: przetwarzać czy nie produkować?(1:27:49) Łukasz Wójcik: Australia w sporze z Iranem i Izraelem(1:50:02) Tomasz Rożek: Dlaczego Starlink jest ważny(2:13:47) Do usłyszenia---------------------------------------------Raport o stanie świata to audycja, która istnieje dzięki naszym Patronom, dołącz się do zbiórki ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subskrybuj newsletter Raportu o stanie świata ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Koszulki i kubki Raportu ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Autopromocja]