Lobbying firms in #Washington are cutting ties with #China clients: https://t.co/XgeNu2Uogk.

The #StateDepartment, in the immediate wake of the incidents at #SecondThomasShoal, has just reaffirmed the applicability of the #US-#Philippine mutual defense treaty to #China’s hostile actions in the #SouthChinaSea: https://t.co/MHNK8WYIlZ.

More from #SecondThomasShoal in the #SouthChinaSea: The #Pentagon reports that #China caused “severe injuries” to a #Philippine sailor: https://t.co/bP4cYLJmYk.

#China’s Coast Guard boarded #Philippine vessels at #SecondThomasShoal in the #SouthChinaSea. The #US confirmed the #Chinese used water cannons and caused bodily injuries. See: https://t.co/3qr3keClHF.

The truth is, you have no idea whether the #US military has conducted such a war game or otherwise planned to counter such a move, @davidpgoldman. Your sensational accusation is, therefore, unfounded.

Your obsessive desire to criticize the #US military is extremely disturbing, @davidpgoldman. Your accusing them of scams is nothing short of despicable. You owe every man and woman in uniform an apology.

This is, at most, evidence of incorrect strategic thinking, not fecklessness and deceit. You owe the men and women of the #US military an apology, @davidpgoldman.

#China’s vessels rammed and towed at least one #Philippine vessel yesterday at #SecondThomasShoal in the #SouthChinaSea. Media outlets in the #Philippines are reporting that #Filipino sailors were injured. The #Chinese look like they want to start another war.

#Freedom. We accept nothing less.

Prayer brings you into a community that spans humanity.

Prayer is our lifeline to a better world. Pray.

Pray, in good times and bad. And in this particularly bad moment, praying is about the only thing we can do.

We have to be concerned about #XiJinping’s perception of the world—yes, he sounds “unhinged”—and perhaps his mental state as well. #China is ruled by someone who, to some degree, has lost touch with reality.

#VladimirPutin is visiting #NorthKorea at a time of considerable stress on #KimJongUn’s regime. I expect the deals to come out of this meeting will be substantial and have #China’s blessing.

At 5:15 ET, I’m talking to @JCats2013 and @RitaCosby on @77WABCradio. Please set your dial. Thanks. #China

#China’s property sector is dragging down the country’s economy.

#XiJinping’s economic policies do not address structural issues, especially those relating to lackluster consumption. As a result, #China’s economy will continue to erode.

Yes, it’s a #CCP invasion. A social network that appears to be run by #China’s regime is helping #Chinese migrants enter the #US: https://t.co/05PMtWWlC3. @LenczyckiPhilip @DailyCaller

#China, by openly disregarding #trade rules, has caused others to retaliate by also disregarding rules. The world’s trade architecture, therefore, is eroding fast and the #WorldTradeOrganization has become largely irrelevant.

The #CCP’s Third Plenum next month will set #China’s economic policies for years to come. Optimists hope that #XiJinping will change course. My sense is that he will reaffirm his misguided programs, especially those emphasizing exports.