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THE RISE OF "CHINAMAXXING": AMERICAN GEN Z EMBRACING CHINESE LIFESTYLE HABITS
[Chinamaxxin Gen Z Chinese lifestyle] A new cultural phenomenon is sweeping across social media, specifically among American Gen Z, as young people trade their iced lattes for hot water and their sneakers for house slippers. Known as "Chinamaxxing," this viral trend is more than just a passing aesthetic; it represents a significant shift in how young Americans perceive wellness, lifestyle, and global soft power.

Michael Thervil
Mar 153 min read


CHINA: FOREIGN MINISTER WANG YI - 14TH NATIONAL PEOPLE’S CONGRESS PRESS CONFERENCE
[China Wang Yi 14th National People’s Congress Press Conference] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi took part in a Press Conference to answer questions from members of the Press from the international community at the 14th National People’s Congress. The topic of China's Foreign Policy and how China plans on boosting its diplomatic presence throughout the world was heavily touched on throughout the entirety of the Press Conference. Despite all the chaos and diplomatic turmoil t

Michael Thervil
Mar 82 min read


RUSSIA AFFIRMS OIL & GAS SUPPORT FOR CUBA DESPITE TRUMP’S CONTINUED EMBARGO
[Russia Cuba oil gas Trump embargo] Reaffirming Russia support for the heavily embargoed island nation of Cuba, President Putin stated to the Press:
“We have always supported Cuba in it’s fight for independence and for the right to develop in accordance with it’s own path. We have always supported the Cuban people.”
Condemning the actions of the Trump Administration, Russia has vowed to not only continue providing support to Cuba to counter the American led embargo, bu

Michael Thervil
Feb 192 min read


NORTHERN NATO COUNTRIES TO DETER TRUMP NOT RUSSIA & CHINA IN ARCTIC
[NATO trump Russia China arctic] While the temperature of President Trump threatening to utilize military force to annex Greenland has come down, it seems that European NATO members has been determined to ramp things up in the arctic again by continuing to deploying their militaries in a joint training operation entitled “Arctic Sentry” as an attempt to identify security gaps in the region that needed to be addressed. These joint European military drills between Norway, Finla

Michael Thervil
Feb 122 min read


PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN PRESIDENT XI JINPING VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
[Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping videoconference] Russian President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to not only congratulate President Xi Jinping on his presidential achievements as Chinese New Year celebrations are set to take place, but to ensure that both diplomatic and trade relations between the two countries remain strong and healthy. During the videoconference both world leaders came to the agreement that their strategic partne

Michael Thervil
Feb 62 min read


CANADA WON’T SIGN CHINA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
[Canada China Free Trade Agreement] In a turn of events, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney squashed the worldwide notion that Canada was seeking to sign a free trade deal with China and instead issued the public statement that: “Canada respects our engagements over our commitments. We have commitments under CUSMA not to pursue free trade agreements with non-market economies without prior notification. We have no intention of doing that with China or any other non-market eco
VEDA Magazine™
Jan 263 min read


TRUMP THREATENS 100% TARIFF IF CANADA SIGNS DEAL WITH CHINA
[Trump Canada deal China] After the Canadian Prime Minister's standing ovation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland for not only revealing the true nature of America’s rules based international order and leading Canada’s economic pivot to India. American President Donald Trump has intensified his threats to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian goods, products, and services. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would be looking to strengthen both diplomati

Michael Thervil
Jan 243 min read


AMERICAN SEIZED SHIPS: CHINA & RUSSIA CATERS TO IRAN
[Russia China seized ships Iran] In the latest round of what the international community is calling “a break in global governance”, the Americans have seized two oil tankers which were under American sanctions in the north Atlantic and Caribbean that were linked to Russia. One of the seized ships which successfully evaded the American naval blockade last month named “Marinera/Bella 1” were among the ships seized by the American military and was on course to sail to Russia and

Michael Thervil
Jan 83 min read


SOUTH KOREA PIVOTS TO CHINA: TRADE DEALS ESTABLISHED
[South Korea China] Yesterday South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held high level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he took a four-day tour throughout China. Beyond spectacle, the reason for the meeting was to seek ways to reignite and strengthen geopolitical ties with China. Korean President Lee Jae Myung stated that he was actively seeking to open “a new chapter in the development of Korea-China relations” during “changing times” with China. This comes as the geop

Michael Thervil
Jan 62 min read


PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP MEETS WITH PM BENJAMIN NETANYAHU
(Donald Trump Benjamin Netanyahu) Yesterday's meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residences touched on Iran and its nuclear program and ambitions and the threat of adverse consequences such as bombings if Iran continues to pursue such. President Trump also talked about the need for Hamas and Hezbollah to disarm as he perceives they promised. Both Hamas and Hezbollah have stated that their possible di

Michael Thervil
Dec 30, 20252 min read


CHINA SANCTIONS AMERICAN ARMS MANUFACTURES & EXECUTIVES OVER TAIWAN
[China sanctions America Taiwan] Today In the latest move from China to counter American aggression, China has increased the number of American arms producers and Executives on its list. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the reason for the additional sanctions on American arms manufacturers and Executives is due to them arming Taiwan to undermine China's sovereignty in the region and because of them continuously violating what is known as the “One China Policy”. This c

Michael Thervil
Dec 26, 20252 min read


CHINA SLAMS LATEST AMERICAN VENEZUELAN OIL SEIZURE
[China Venezuelan oil American seizure] The Chinese Foreign Ministry rendered a sharp criticism towards American actions on the high seas as the Americans executed their fourth seizure of maritime vessels that are transporting Venezuelan oil to eastern countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian stated:

Michael Thervil
Dec 22, 20252 min read


AMERICANS RAID CHINESE VESSEL HEADED FOR IRAN
[Americans raids Chinese vessel Iran] American special forces conducted a naval raid in the Indian ocean on a Chinese vessel in which they carried “Dual-Use” contraband which could be used for both Iranian civilian applications and Iran's military missile programs. American spec-ops rappelled from helicopters onto the ship hundreds of miles off the coast of Sri Lanka and confiscated the dual-use products in question and allowed the ship to continue its course towards Iran. It

Michael Thervil
Dec 13, 20253 min read


THE RISE OF THE CRINK BLOC
[CRINK Bloc] Geopolitically The rise of CRINK nations is something to watch. The informal alliance was created by the hidden hand of world events in 2023, “CRINK” stands for China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. All countries within the CRINK Bloc are autocratic in nature. With a combined GDP of$ 21.3 trillion (25% of the world’s GDP), the nations that make up CRINK are set to concentrate multi-lateral power in the east. Sectors that are predicted to strengthen between CRINK

Michael Thervil
Dec 8, 20252 min read


HONG KONG APARTMENT FIRE KILLS 154, INJURES 70, 100’S MISSING DUE TO BAMBOO USE
[Hong Kong fire bamboo apartments] Wednesday, A high-rise complex fire which stretched across the span of seven of eight buildings in Wang Fuk Court, located in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong resulted in the deaths of 154 people and another 70 people injured and 100’s missing. It was also reported that 11 firefighters have also been injured. A total of nine people have been evacuated to shelters since the fire outbreak. While how the fire started is currently unknown, it h

Michael Thervil
Nov 28, 20252 min read


CHINA FURIOUS: JAPAN PM SANAE TAKAICHI MISCALCULATED STATEMENT ON TAIWAN
[Sanae Takaichi China Taiwan Japan] As of late the remarks about Japan's position on the Chinese territory of Taiwan by the new Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi has prompted China to fortify its stance on not only Taiwan, but the diplomatic relationship between China and Japan. With China recently issuing a travel freeze on Japan, both Japan's tourism sector and stock market took a nosedive. It is estimated because of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks, J

Michael Thervil
Nov 17, 20252 min read


U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASH INTO SOUTH CHINA SEA
[U.S. military aircraft crash South China Sea] Yesterday afternoon at roughly 2:45pm, in the South China Sea, an American F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet and an U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter crashed into the sea during what military officials are calling a “routine operation”. In an official statement to the American Press, military officials stated that: “All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition".

Michael Thervil
Oct 27, 20252 min read


TRUMP TO VISIT ASIA FOR TRADE DEAL
[Trump Asia trade deal] Yesterday the American President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One to travel to Asia to meet with the leaders of several Asian nations to find solutions to the current trade issues between the America and Asia countries. President Trump’s five-day trip will begin the negotiation process that should result in the easing of trade tensions that could make or break this final quarter of the American retail market and the tech sector of the American econom

Michael Thervil
Oct 25, 20253 min read


TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL 18TH DISTRICT CANDIDATE VALENCIA WILLIAMS (D)
[Texas Congressional 18th District Valencia Williams] As the race for the Texas Congressional 18th District continues to heat up, Candidate Valencia Williams (D) is doing her best to not only secure her place as a top contender in the race, but she is looking to leverage her past experience as a former Harris Country Precinct 490 Chair for the years of 2008 to 2012 as well as her former position as a Harris County Precinct 490 Judge from the year 2013 as proof

Michael Thervil
Oct 2, 20252 min read


ARGENTINA-CHINA TRADE DEAL UNDERCUTS AMERICAN SOYBEAN FARMERS
[Argentina China American soybean Farmers] American soybean farmers are suffering due to China's pivot away from the American soybean market towards the south American countries of Argentina and Brazil. This is due to the Trump Administration's Reciprocal Tariffs also known as the “Trump Tariffs" as well as from the world shifting from a unipolar to a multipolar world in 2022.

Michael Thervil
Sep 25, 20253 min read
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