Over the last 20 years, U.S. relations with China have shifted from cooperation to hostility, driven by concerns over China’s rising wages and reduced economic vulnerability, which threaten Western profits reliant on cheap labor. In response, the U.S. has employed trade sanctions and military posturing, seeking to undermine China’s economy while ignoring the country’s improved position in the global capitalist system.
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Russian TikTokkers ‘arrested for taking selfies outside oil depot inferno’
A Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot in Sochi led to a massive fire, captured in a video by two TikTok influencers, Dasha and Karina, who were later detained for allegedly glamorizing the incident. The attack is significant as it occurred deep within Russian territory, exposing vulnerabilities in Russia's defense and prompting a hardline response from the Kremlin. Want More Context? 🔎
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