"Chinese firms remain by far the largest suppliers of goods to Europe, accounting for around 20 percent of imports during the first six months of 2023. The US, by contrast, did more trade with Mexico and Canada than it did with China over the same period" https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/19/europe-eu-china-derisking-decoupling-economy-sanctions-trade-investment-taiwan-geopolitics/
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1704872087402279306
"Seen from Beijing, Europe’s continued economic dependence on China is the greatest possible insurance against EU sanctions should China make good on its threats to invade Taiwan." https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/09/19/europe-eu-china-derisking-decoupling-economy-sanctions-trade-investment-taiwan-geopolitics/
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1704871871022284920
"In these circumstances, a former [Pakistani] general told me that ‘it is time to prioritise governance over democracy’. This suggests a period of nominally civilian government under the strict control of the army." https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/paradox-pakistan-army https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1704874808566051236/photo/1
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1704874808566051236
"On Weibo, a social-media site, some users worried about a return to the days of the Cultural Revolution, a decade of Maoist madness when neighbours, friends and even family members informed on each other" https://www.economist.com/china/2023/09/21/china-tells-its-citizens-to-be-on-the-lookout-for-spies
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1704867667088191812
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Original tweet: https://twitter.com/timkmak/status/1704849433534337057
Here's what Will is listening to today:
Matchbox - Rainbow Kitten Surprise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJtZpKOK_aU
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/timkmak/status/1704847895839625457
In an aid station not far from Bakhmut, medical teams battle under increasing tides of wounded men.
Some of these first-line aid stations can see 100 patients a day as the counteroffensive continues.
https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6970706
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/timkmak/status/1704847097378287716
Here’s what The Counteroffensive is reading today:
On the heels of banning grain from Ukraine, the Polish PM has announced they will stop giving weapons as well, blaming their own low stockpile after giving a third of their military equipment so far.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66873495
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/timkmak/status/1704846838249976310
I posted yesterday about Roman Oleksiv, a boy who got severe burns in a Russian missile strike on Vinnytsia last year.
This video shares more about his story. Roman is very strong and dedicated. Wishing him a full recovery!
📹: Radio Svoboda
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1704871132359172424
📸 Anna Zamrey
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Lyla_lilas/status/1704809304560152654
I will never understand people who can put animals in trash.
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Lyla_lilas/status/1704847281810182172
/7. Satellite imagery of the aftermath of strike on Russian military base, Black Sea fleet command post. Near Verkhnesadove, Sevastopol area.
https://twitter.com/kromark/status/1704801675087630637
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1704805090643624346
A launch of X-101/555/55 missiles from a Tu-95 in the Caspian direction has been previously conducted. Kyiv now also had air alarm ‼️ Nothing in Kyiv yet, but most of the country is at risk for missile strike‼️
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Harri_Est/status/1704673284237717971
Several explosions were heard in the city. Earlier, the Air Force warned that Russia had launched cruise missiles toward Kyiv Oblast and other regions.
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/KyivIndependent/status/1704694384380592376
Air alert in Kyiv!
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/terrelljstarr/status/1704684304675045482
Leopard-1A5DK MBT in Ukrainian service
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1704682618426397017
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Original tweet: https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1704612775350116502
Was happy to have a pull-aside with @CanadianPM @JustinTrudeau at #UNGA78 in New York. Belarusians will always be grateful to Canada for its incredible solidarity with our people & steadfast support for democratic changes in Belarus. 🇨🇦🤝⚪️🔴⚪️
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Tsihanouskaya/status/1704614410042392876
Attention, Finland!
Russian propagandists threaten to enter Finland on tanks.
History has taught them nothing.
Original tweet: https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1704518956910805086