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India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
China makes a mickey out of Donald
As protests against the Donald Trump administration's intensified immigration raids spread from Los Angeles to cities like New York, Chicago, Seattle, and Atlanta, the Chinese media seized the moment to mock what they called a "chaotic era" in American domestic unrest and policy flip-flops into propaganda gold, Beijing made a "mickey" out of Donald Trump and the US, ridiculing his leadership, spotlighting contradictions, and weaponising his own words to show a deeper crisis in the sharp salvo was launched by Chinese state news agency Xinhua, along with state-backed publications Beijing Youth Daily and Beijing outlets condemned the deployment of the National Guard against American citizens, with Beijing Youth Daily predicting that "US politics was likely to enter an increasingly unpredictable and chaotic era," according to a report by the Hong Kong-based daily South China Morning Post. This isn't a new phenomenon. Both the US and China have over the years highlighted each other's perceived failures or this latest episode is distinctive as it unfolded even as President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, announced on Truth Social a breakthrough in US-China trade two days of high-level talks in London, Trump said that, pending final approval from himself and President Xi Jinping, the US would secure access to critical rare earth metals, while the US would walk back its threats to revoke visas of Chinese CALLS OUT CRISIS IN THE USadvertisementYet, this doesn't overshadow the complex relationship the two superpowers have shared over the years. Issues, such as Taiwan, disputes in the South China Sea, cybersecurity, and rivalry over global infrastructure and development initiatives, still strain bilateral the past week, Beijing has taken every opportunity to portray the United States as "broken", cartooning Donald Trump's leadership. It appears Washington also unintentionally handed China's propaganda machine a domestic crisis on a in the past, during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, the 2021 Capitol riots, and recurring episodes of mass shootings and gun violence, China did not shy away from calling out racism in the US, its moral hypocrisy, and human rights doing this, China redirects attention away from criticism of its own governance, and the rhetoric also chips away at US's soft power globally.'BEAUTIFUL SIGHT IN LAND OF FREEDOM': CHINESE PRESSAn example of this was seen last week when Beijing Youth Daily reportedly alleged that Trump and his team had shown little capacity for strategic thinking or systemic solutions when faced with complex challenges, while Beijing Daily alleged that the unrest in Los Angeles has laid bare a deep crisis in "American-style democracy".The intensity of propaganda is such that even Chinese social media users did not hold back. They reportedly responded to the unrest in LA with a sense of grim amusement. Many referred to the turmoil as "a beautiful sight in the land of freedom" — a jab at former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's 2019 description of the Hong Kong protests as "a beautiful sight to behold".advertisementMeanwhile, the hashtag "Los Angeles police have admitted to losing control of the situation" citing what the city's police chief told the press on Sunday night, had reportedly clocked up more than 73 million views by 7 pm on Tuesday, Beijing time, as per the South China Morning mockery comes at a time when bilateral relations between Washington and Beijing remain tense, particularly in the wake of the ongoing trade tit-for-tat tariff dispute, which began in 2018 under the Trump administration, escalated into a full-blown trade conflict, and it still going on. In April, the US imposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods, as high as 145%, before scaling them back to 30% in sharp tariff hike was widely viewed as a short-sighted move. At a press briefing, a White House reporter even questioned President Trump on why he appeared to "chicken out" on reversal was widely seen as a weakness. As satirist Kamlesh Singh 'Tau' quipped about Donald Trump's "White House reality show" entering its "second season", "There are no twists, only endless turns and U-turns."TRUMP HAS LITTLE CAPACITY FOR 'STRATEGIC THINKING'Seemingly commenting on this pattern of governance, the Beijing Youth Daily alleged Team Trump has "little capacity for strategic thinking or systemic solutions", adding, "they have repeatedly relied on short-term fixes for long-term problems, masking deep-rooted issues with superficial measures. Governing a vast country requires delicacy and foresight – yet Trump seems to have taken the opposite approach."The South China Morning Post noted that Chinese state news agency Xinhua even suggested a deepening rift between Republican-led Washington and Democratic-led reportedly said in a commentary on Monday, 'While the deployment of federal troops may bring temporary calm, it risks further deepening the rift [between the Trump government and California] rather than addressing the root causes of the unrest.'In a similar vein, Beijing Daily, an official Communist Party publication, reportedly said Trump's calls to "liberate LA" were a display of 'strongman' leadership. It also reportedly said his six months in office were marked by indiscriminate global tariffs, failed mediations in the Russia-Ukraine and Gaza conflicts, and pressure on higher the US's tariff rollback on China, the dust from the tariff war has barely settled, and Trump's recent declaration that 'the deal is done' after the London talks may be just a face-saving scathing commentaries by China are unlikely to shift any policies, but the move underscores how internal developments in the US are quickly reframed as ammo in Watch
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Chinese state media seize on LA unrest as proof that America is broken
Chinese state media have sought to portray the escalating Los Angeles protests against President Donald Trump's immigration policies as proof of a broken government and the lack of social cohesion in the United States. Advertisement Such a framing, alongside a mix of gloating and schadenfreude on Chinese social media, comes amid sustained US-China tariff tensions and ongoing high-level trade talks in London. The state-backed Beijing Youth Daily, in a commentary published on its social media page on Tuesday, said that US politics was likely to enter an increasingly unpredictable and 'chaotic era', with the Trump administration setting a 'troubling precedent' that could leave a lasting impact for years to come. Trump and his team had shown little capacity for strategic thinking or systemic solutions when faced with complex challenges, it alleged. 'Instead, they have repeatedly relied on short-term fixes for long-term problems, masking deep-rooted issues with superficial measures. Governing a vast country requires delicacy and foresight – yet Trump seems to have taken the opposite approach.' 03:36 Trump orders 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops to quell Los Angeles unrest Trump orders 700 Marines and 2,000 more National Guard troops to quell Los Angeles unrest State news agency Xinhua adopted a similar tone, highlighting the 'sharp conflict' between Republican-led Washington and Democratic-led California.
See - Sada Elbalad
08-05-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
China Affirms Support for Egypt's Sovereignty Over Suez Canal Amid Controversial Trump Remarks
Nada Mustafa China has voiced firm support for Egypt's sovereignty over the Suez Canal following controversial remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested American ships should be allowed to use the strategic waterway free of charge due to the United States' historical contributions. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to a question from "Beijing Youth Daily" regarding Trump's post on his Truth Social account. In the post, Trump asserted that 'American Ships, both Military and Commercial, should be allowed to travel, free of charge, through the Panama and Suez Canals,' claiming those canals 'would not exist without the United States of America.' He further stated that he had instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to 'immediately take care of the situation.' In response, Lin Jian said, 'We noted relevant reports. Egypt has indisputable sovereignty over and right to manage and operate the Suez Canal. We firmly support the Egyptian government and people in defending sovereignty and their legitimate rights and interests.' He added, 'We oppose any acts or statements of bullying.' read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Mint
02-05-2025
- Mint
Doctor saves accident victim with badminton racquet, gets praised on social media for his ‘instinct'
A doctor, en route to a birthday party, saved the life of an accident victim with a badminton racquet and a plastic bag. According to the South China Morning Post, off-duty doctor Liu Shuanglei was heading home with his wife for his mother's birthday when he witnessed a car accident on April 5. The couple slowed down near the car crash site when Liu noticed an elderly woman crying out in pain. She had been injured in the accident. The Chinese doctor then asked his wife to pull over so that he could check her injuries. Liu saw that the woman had fractured a bone in her lower left leg. According to SCMP, Dr Liu called a hospital's pain management department to report about the incident when the doctor on duty asked him to immobilise the elderly lady's leg with splints and bandages to prevent further harm. However, due to limited resources on the road, Dr Liu had to think quickly to find an alternative to splints and bandages. Since the twigs on the road were not strong enough to hold the woman's leg in place, Dr Liu used his badminton racquets as splints. For bandages, he used plastic bags from his car. The kind Dr Liu waited with the woman, likely in her 70s, till the ambulance arrived. When talking to Beijing Youth Daily, the accident victim's daughter said that her family appreciated Liu's help and thanked him. 'Some people are afraid of being blackmailed and refuse to help accident victims, but he was so kind-hearted,' the daughter said. This fear of blackmail traces back to a 2006 case where a young man, Peng Yu, helped an elderly woman who had fallen—only to be sued by her. A judge ruled against him, stating that 'common sense' suggested he must have been responsible if he offered help. Dr Liu said his wife was afraid of the same fate and had, therefore, recorded him helping the woman "just in case". However, he said it was his 'instinct' as a doctor to help injured people. Netizens lauded Dr Liu for his quick thinking and said he was a 'resourceful' doctor. 'Hats off to the great doctor,' a social media user said. 'What a resourceful doctor, knowing to use materials at hand to save the patients,' another added. First Published: 2 May 2025, 11:09 AM IST
