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CNA
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
‘House of Cards played it too safe': Chinese media and netizens mock Los Angeles protests
BEIJING: Chinese state media have seized on the ongoing protests in Los Angeles to take aim at the United States, framing the unrest as a reflection of mounting political division and governance shortcomings. Chinese netizens have also chimed in as footage of the at-times violent demonstrations trends online, with some describing the scenes of protesters clashing with armed police officers amid clouds of tear gas as akin to those seen in Hollywood blockbusters. Protests have rocked Los Angeles, the second largest city in the US, since last Friday (Jun 6) as federal agents face off against hundreds of demonstrators following immigration raids. US President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and also sent in Marines to quell the protests, sparking a national debate on the use of military on American soil and pitting the Republican president against California's Democrat governor, Gavin Newsom. Protests have also spread beyond Los Angeles to other US cities, including New York, Atlanta and Chicago, where demonstrators shouted at and scuffled with officers. CHINESE STATE MEDIA WEIGH IN Chinese state media have weighed in on the unrest. The likes of CCTV, Xinhua and Beijing Daily have cast the turmoil in stark relief while also portraying it as laying bare a widening rift between the two major US political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans. 'Looking back now, the writers of House of Cards played it too safe,' goes the opening paragraph of a commentary by the state-backed Beijing Youth Daily newspaper on Tuesday, referring to the popular US political thriller TV series about a power-hungry congressman scheming to climb the political ladder. 'America's real-life political drama has all the theatrical elements. Just a few days ago it was still verbal sparring between the president and his allies, and now we're treated to a full-blown fighting spectacle.' The commentary went on to describe how the protests show a struggle between the Republicans and the Democrats on immigration issues, as well as grievances between Trump and several Democratic governors, such as Newsom. Newsom and the state of California sued Trump and the Defense Department on Monday, seeking to block the deployment of federal troops. Trump in turn has suggested Newsom should be arrested. The Beijing Youth Daily commentary further alleged the Trump administration had shown little strategic thinking when faced with complex challenges. '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.' Xinhua, which has reporters on the ground in Los Angeles covering the protests, published a report on Monday titled 'The fall of the City of Angels', referring to the city's widely known nickname. 'Both parties (Republicans and Democrats) have used the immigration issue as a political weapon to stir public opinion and win votes, yet the problem has never been truly resolved,' the article stated. 'The current unrest is an eruption of long-simmering tensions, underpinned by a partisan political struggle … the American public is filled with weariness and disappointment over the partisan strife,' it added. Another report by Beijing Daily on Wednesday wrote how Los Angeles was 'trampled' by both 'ice' and 'fire' - a reference to officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency and recent wildfires. Chinese state media have previously jumped on developments in the US to criticise Washington. For instance, in the immediate wake of the storming of the US Capitol by Trump supporters in January 2021, the state-run Global Times published an editorial titled 'Capitol mob represents an internal collapse of US political system'. The article described the riots as the result of 'severe division' in the US political system and the country's failure to control it. 'The tear in the US is too deep,' it said. CHINESE NETIZENS TAKE NOTICE The protests in Los Angeles have also been trending on Chinese social media. According to the South China Morning Post, some netizens have mockingly described the unrest as 'a beautiful sight in the land of freedom', referencing language used by former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi for the 2019 protests in Hong Kong, when she called the mass demonstrations a 'beautiful sight to behold'. Others have compared the heated scenes on the ground to those from Hollywood blockbusters. On the popular microblogging site Weibo, user Bobo highlighted the movie Battle: Los Angeles, where a US Marine and his team face off against aliens attacking Earth. 'Even though the movie has nothing to do with real life, it is quite surreal,' Bobo said. Another Weibo user quipped that the US no longer needs to film special effects for its blockbusters. 'They can simply use the real-life footage from Los Angeles.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yang Mi: I don't consider myself the perfect mother
10 Jun - As netizens began to change their perception regarding Yang Mi's parenting, the actress recently admitted that she does not consider herself the perfect mother. In a recent interview with Chinese media, the actress shared that people have different definition of what a perfect mother is, and that she would never be perfect in the eyes of others. "There are thousands of ways to be perfect in the eyes of a thousand people. We certainly can't be perfect in the eyes of others, so I think it doesn't take courage to admit that you are not perfect. It is a normal thing. Don't put too much pressure on yourself," she said, adding that one should try to be a good mother rather than a perfect one. Yang Mi also said that when it comes to educating her daughter Noemie, she hopes that she can respect her daughter's wishes instead of controlling her. She revealed that her daughter loves painting and they would often paint together. "Everyone is their own person. A mum who continues to grow, stays true to herself, and brings positive vibes, that is the most precious gift she can give her child," she said. It was earlier this month that good friend Evonne Sie denied the notion that the actress was a negligent mother, saying that the actress would often talk about her daughter to her friends. (Photo Source: Yang Mi Weibo, SINA)
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
China's 6th-gen fighter jet's cockpit has bomber-style side-by-side seats, shows pic
A new image has surfaced online that reportedly shows China's next-generation stealth aircraft, the so-called J36, parked on the ground. If genuine, the picture gives us some fascinating insight into the aircraft's design, most notably the front of it. Chinese media estimates the J-36 to be about 75 feet long and weigh between 99,200 and 119,000 pounds, significantly larger and heavier than fifth-generation jets like the J-20, which weighs around 75,000 to 82,000 pounds. One of the standout features of the new images is the J-36's cockpit section. Interestingly, it seems to have side-by-side seating (two seats next to each other), which is very rare for fighter jets. This arrangement is more like what you'd see in a bomber or strike aircraft like the F-111 or Russia's Su-34. The images also seem to confirm that the J-36 appears to have three open internal weapons bays underneath, one large center bay and two smaller ones on each side. This suggests the plane is very large, with significant internal space, capable of carrying a wide range of weapons, both small missiles and large standoff weapons (like cruise missiles). The side bays were previously just speculation, but this photo seems to confirm them. Another notable feature is that the nose appears to have gold-tinted sensor windows. These are most likely for tracking and targeting, similar to what you'd find on U.S. stealth aircraft. As previously speculated, the new image also reveals that the J-36 features three air intakes, two positioned below and one on top (dorsal), suggesting a triple-engine configuration. The lower intakes look similar to those on the F-22 Raptor, suggesting a focus on stealth and high-speed performance. The aircraft's three-engine design is unconventional, as most modern fighters typically use two engines for a balance of power and safety. This setup, it is speculated, could provide increased thrust for higher speeds and heavier payloads over long distances. Still, it also comes with higher fuel consumption and more complex maintenance requirements. As for the authenticity of the released image, the photo appears genuine, albeit with some caveats. For example, there are unusual visual artifacts, possibly due to image editing or camera distortion. The image also appears to be a photograph of a computer screen, rather than a direct digital image. Some areas, especially around the engine and landing gear, appear smudged or have glare, which can lead to uncertainty. That said, key background elements match known features of a test facility at the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation in China, known to be developing the J-36, lending credibility to the photo. However, if bona fide, the image shows that the J-36 is shaping up to be not just a stealth fighter, but a multi-role aircraft. To this end, it may combine features from various aircraft types, such as heavy tactical fighters, regional bombers, and a standoff weapons platform. This blurs the line between fighters and bombers, much like the B-21 Raider in the U.S., which isn't just a 'bomber' in the traditional sense, but a multi-role stealth platform. The J-36 is just one of two major Chinese 6th-generation programs; the other is the J-XDS, also known as the J-50. Both jets have been seen operating out of Chengdu. To this end, China seems to be prioritizing flexibility, stealth, and internal weapon carriage, much like the U.S. and its B-21 and NGAD (Next Generation Air Dominance) programs.
Reuters
12-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Hong Kong's CK Hutchison assures legal compliance in ports deal
May 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's CK Hutchison ( opens new tab said on Monday that its closely monitored ports deal would strictly adhere to all required compliance standards and would never be executed illegally. "This transaction would never be carried out under any illegal or non-compliant circumstances," the company said in a statement. The Hong Kong-based conglomerate, controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, agreed in March to sell the majority of its $22.8 billion global ports business, including assets along the strategically significant Panama Canal, to a consortium led by BlackRock. The deal has since drawn global criticism, including from U.S. President Donald Trump, who repeatedly expressed his desire to reclaim the Panama Canal and termed the deal a "reclaiming" of the waterway. Chinese state media have also condemned the proposed sale, claiming it betrays China's interests. Earlier in March, a pro-Beijing Hong Kong newspaper amplified the criticism by publishing comments from local politicians and Chinese lawyers who urged CK Hutchison to reconsider the deal and support the decision by Chinese regulators to review the transaction. CK Hutchison also announced that it would provide further details about the ports deal at its annual shareholder meeting scheduled for May 22.
