When investing abroad, especially in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, Chinese firms can build factories and scale production at remarkable speed. But what happens when conditions change?

Developing Nations Should Avoid Choosing Between China and the U.S. Jorge Heine explains active non-alignment and why Global South nations should avoid choosing sides in the U.S.-China rivalry.

China in 2025: Wins, Losses, and Limits. From Africa and critical minerals to debt, diplomacy, and U.S. rivalry, what shaped China's moves in the Global South this year, and what comes next in 2026? Full Episode - tinyurl.com/5bx9pkr8

The BRI Was Supposed to Slow Down. Instead, 2025 delivered record-breaking engagement. Christoph Nedopil, director of the Griffith Asia Institute, joins Eric to review the 2025 BRI data and explain what drove a record year of BRI engagement worldwide. Watch - tinyurl.com/29fycvev

The U.S. as a Resident Power in the Gulf. From military buildup to direct operations, the U.S. is operating as a resident power, shaping events on the ground.

China and the United States are increasingly practicing similar foreign policy playbooks: assertive in their own neighborhoods, restrained elsewhere. What does China’s actual engagement with Iran look like in practice?

As the U.S. seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese-dominated mineral supply chains, Africa has emerged as a central battleground. Yinka Adegoke and Andrew Browne, editors from SEMAFOR, joined us to discuss how Africa has become a key front in the U.S.-China rivalry.

Small South Asian States & Strategic Hedging How are smaller countries adapting to a multipolar world? Eric speaks with Sagar Prasai and Mandakini D. Surie on shifting strategies, great-power competition, and China’s growing influence. Watch - tinyurl.com/33aywhet

Development finance is supposed to go where it’s needed most. But what if politics decides who gets the roads, schools, and hospitals instead? New conversation with Keyi Tang on politics, debt, and development finance in Africa. Watch - tinyurl.com/2vxdbe7v

How Do Countries Industrialize When China Remains Dominant Even in Lower-End Manufacturing?

The drives from Karl-Anthony Towns have been key for New York early in this one. Cleveland hasn't been afraid to switch or change the matchup. Has Strus here and looks to go 1v1. Good job from Alvarado to clear the wing and Hart to slide to the right block.

I had a simple question for Trump's HUD Secretary. Could he help house more people with LESS funding?   After all, Trump wants to slash funding for housing & spend $1.5 TRILLION on his war budget.   Instead, he started blaming Joe Biden. JOE BIDEN is NOT the President! Get a grip.

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While Americans are feeling squeezed by the cost of living, Trump and Republicans are spending billions on a war that was plagued from the start. Via @schiff.senate.gov

"Living with Humans" by Kal Fulsom a.co/d/ddaGXP1 Book 02 of the SHIFTERS series. A compelling story of two species, Humans & Elysians. A science fiction tale, weaving together personal relationships, cultural clashes, libertine lifestyles, new technology, and futurism.

When we think about making cities inclusive, public toilets rarely top the list. Yet these essential facilities are perhaps one of the most fundamental – and often overlooked – infrastructure investments cities can make. Featuring architect and urbanist Safaa Charafi.

New Hydration Must-Have Checking in with the most aesthetic tumbler yet. 🍒 The Coquette Cherry 40oz is everything. Leakproof, insulated, and fits in the car. The bow boot is the perfect touch. #TrendPikz #BlueskySocial #AestheticCup #Hydration

THE LAVA DIFFERENCE The Mess at Park La Brea : Everything is in disrepair. Mold, rodents, buckling floor, and so much more. If I were Congressman, I would be using my megaphone to publicly call out the landlord by name, as a protector of my constituents.

been workin on the kiln arch here, o thought i would take a little footage the other day after we moved the arch form to start working on the second arch. Awfully nice working in handmade clay brick, so forgiving. hope to share more updates soon. #pottery #kiln #clay #masonry #handmade

It must be the first of the month. New Billboard Day!

The Israeli🇮🇱 general’s son who chose Palestine🇵🇸. He says, “I advocate for Palestinian rights because they are my brothers and sisters.” 👏🇵🇸👏🇵🇸👏🇵🇸👏🇵🇸👏🇵🇸 ©️TRTWorld

During a demonstration condemning the civilian death toll, activist groups in the Italian city of Naples carried an 82-foot symbolic banner. The display bore the names of 18,457 Palestinian children who lost their lives in Gaza since the war began.

What are the issues on the doors in Galway West, and what's been the maddest moment of the campaign so far? Sinéad Gibney caught up with Míde on the campaign trail last week to ask these important questions and more. This Friday, vote for change, vote for Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich.

Good morning all you amazing critters and welcome to a thrilling Thursday, grab your favorite cup to start an awesome day.

Watching American cross exams.\n

@mikethegoatguy.bsky.social @sherrydrauniam.bsky.social @listentothyself.bsky.social WELL, IT'S "CORRUPTION" WEDNESDAY ACROSS TRUMPFUCKISTAN AMERICA #NoKings #NoDictators #NoPedoPresidents #2026Bitches #ProtestThePresident #TrumpEpsteinPedoCoverUp

I had no choice they didn't have FM yet &. AM the good music was already being banned or played late night after midnight.. okay I'm starting to shake gonna put my music on try to relax and get some sleep night buddy

Our dear American partners have signed an agreement with our strategic Armenian partners on the extraction of rare earth metals and critical minerals. Now, the kind-hearted Americans will help the cunning Armenian oligarchy rid the republic not only

#Armadillos are so #peaceful. And with their keratin armor they have built-in #protection and #safety.

Which one of are you?🙄

What Once Sounded Impossible Is Now Being Questioned. Are You Paying Attention? The veil is lifting. What you didn't believe is now clear. They planned to reduce us by 95%. It's time to wake up and resist. #WakeUpNow #TruthSeeker #QuestionEverything #StayAware #OpenYourEyes #TheGreatReset

Kris Statlander defeats Hikaru Shida in the Philly Street Fight. Great action between these two once again, especially in a tough spot following a long show. Harley Cameron assisted Statlander in picking up the win. #AEWCollision

He sure cares about that $400 million dollar Ballroom and Israel and his crypto grift. But Americans he doesn't think about.

This guy is in charge of science now. Get ready to have UV light beamed up your posterior.

I love eagles… 🦅🇺🇸 They are thrilling !!

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Six Premier League titles later, Pep Guardiola's time at Manchester City comes to a close. WHAT A DECADE. 💪

On #AmericasTownHall, Ellen DuBois speaks on the abolitionist actions of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Watch the full conversation: https://ow.ly/W60L50YyjMl

The Linguist in me loves hearing non-Black people from Philly, speaking with the Philly accent.

This week in #RoxxGear www.RoxxGear.us the Official #JamieRoxx #PopArt Paintings #Merch #WebStore 👉​ Featuring Official Licensed Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx Painting Renditions on High-Quality Merch.

CryptidBoyz - Yo Mama Jokes #jokes #cryptidboyz

Team/community day with some repo!!! #teamgames #repo #moddedrepo #laughs #dragonsneststreamteam Twitch.tv/tatsuya_inc

HE WISHES - BIN correspondent Hate Sock lives by its own set of rules. Not guided by political pressure or government intervention, its opinions are 100 percent authentic...and hateful! BARELY INFORMED NEWS ft @caseblackwell.bsky.social streams MWF twitch.tv/caseblackwell + @creamteam.bsky.social

Iran strikes US base as truce deal hangs by a thre Headlines we drew from: US and Iran "very close" to a deal but "not there yet," Vance says; both sides… #BreakingBricks #YakYak #GeopoliticalThriller #MiddleEast #BobBrikko #ShortFilm #AIMovie #WorldNews #Storytelling #Trump #Netanyahu #Khamenei

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Can I bounce for you? 😲💚 #video #reel #girl

It’s time for an another Hitting the Hardwood Newsletter! 🙌 Featured this week: ✅ Big News & Big Week ✅ New Content at HTH ✅ New HTH Podcasts ✅ Much More! Do you want to get weekly news and info sent to you for FREE year-round? Sign up today! ➡️ bit.ly/HTHnewsletter-

Part 6 of Surviving on Four Buckets is now live Watch part 6: pari.org.za/watch-surviv... Video produced by: Mahlatse Rampedi, PARI Ntokozo Ndhlovu, PARI #johannesburgwater #watercrisis #joburgwatercrisis

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! I LOVE GAY PEOPLE!

“We need to put a plug on everything we can, because electrification is the way to go." - Sean Kelly MEP. Watch the full interview. Film by BABYLONE PROD #wattsnextEU

In 2026, speed to lead is the ultimate competitive advantage. If you aren't using simple automation or AI to intake leads and provide instant info, you're losing business to faster competitors. Speed gets them in the door; your expertise keeps them. #RealEstate #MarketingAutomation #RealtorLife

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Fun times in the basement #DeadbyDaylight

💔 Freedom is not free. Volunteers working with officials to identify bodies of fallen defenders so they can bring them to their families for proper burial hfu.org In the darkest moments, hope doesn’t disappear — it fights. Defiant Hope: Preorder your copy hfu.org/defianthope/

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Happy LGBTQ Pride I got married twice, Once in San Francisco and Once in Los Angeles, it was unbelievable and filled with so much joy and love I wish that day would last forever

SOUTHCOM blew up another boat in the Pacific, but this time the video is zoomed out so far you can't make out anything, other than the boat was moving. Previous to this one, it was in color, and the boat wasn't moving at all. Those are usually fishermen that they kill. #SOUTHCOM #WarCrime 1/2

The sea lion doing weight training with the trainer is adorable. Original post