Category Archives: China

Couldn’t COVID-19 have originated in a Chinese Lab?

Posted on May 19, 2025 by TTG

Is there any way to know, based on the limited evidence we have, whether this virus emerged naturally or was created, via gain-of-function research, in a lab? If we wanted absolute proof, we’d demand to know everything. To prove a … Continue reading →

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China signs deal with Russia to build a power plant on the moon — potentially leaving the US in the dust

Posted on May 15, 2025 by TTG

Russia has signed a deal with China to build a nuclear power plant on the moon. The Russian reactor will be used to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), jointly led by China and Russia, and should be completed … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Russia, Space, TTG | 14 Comments

‘The gun was at his head’: Here’s why Trump really ‘capitulated’ to market pressure

Posted on April 9, 2025 by TTG

More details are becoming available about what may have caused President Donald Trump to back down from imposing broad new tariffs on most of the world. Following several days of financial markets sliding in response to Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs, the president … Continue reading →

Posted in China, The economy, TTG | 105 Comments

A Historian’s Perspective: 18th Century Colonialism is the Nightmare Fuel of Trump’s Economic Policy

Posted on March 29, 2025 by TTG

On Thursday [13 March 2025], the Wall Street Journal, of all media outlets, published a piece relaying the growing concerns of American business leaders over Trump’s economic policies and the direction they are taking the economy.  Predictably, Trump threw a … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Policy, Russia, The economy, TTG | 59 Comments

The Battle of Panama Continues

Posted on March 28, 2025 by TTG

(Reuters) – Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Panama, TTG | 15 Comments

Russian Scientists Unveil Plasma Rocket Engine Which Could Reach Mars in Only 30 Days — Game over for Starship?

Posted on February 20, 2025 by TTG

Russian scientists have unveiled a powerful new plasma engine that could reshape interplanetary travel, cutting the journey to Mars from several months to just one or two. Developed by Rosatom’s Troitsk Institute, this innovative propulsion system aims to revolutionize space … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Russia, Space, TTG | 7 Comments

China is ready to fill the void

Posted on February 18, 2025 by TTG

“Friends, China has always seen in Europe an important pole in the multipolar world. The two sides are partners, not rivals. This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations. China is willing to work with the European side … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Europe, TTG, Ukraine | 45 Comments

“China is pushing Russia out of Kazakhstan’s uranium sector — Russia is gradually losing its influence in Central Asia.”

Posted on December 18, 2024 by TTG

A Chinese state company has bought Rosatom’s shares in a Kazakh uranium mining operation, and plans to acquire others. As the world’s largest uranium producer, Kazakhstan accounts for 43% of global supply. Traditionally, Russia controlled the transport routes for Kazakh … Continue reading →

Posted in Central Asia, China, Russia, TTG | 11 Comments

Testing the waters?

Posted on November 26, 2024 by TTG

As everyone is aware, thousands of people are pouring through Mexico and Canada, bringing Crime and Drugs at levels never seen before. Right now a Caravan coming from Mexico, composed of thousands of people, seems to be unstoppable in its … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, China, Mexico, The economy, TTG | 79 Comments

The Marine Littoral Regiment

Posted on October 18, 2024 by TTG

Background On March 23, 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) announced a major force design initiative planned to occur over the next 10 years referred to as “Force Design 2030.” As part of this initiative, the Marine Corps intends to … Continue reading →

Posted in China, The Military Art, TTG | 35 Comments