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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bangladesh a 'failed State' under Yunus, ripe for terrorists: Report
New York: Muhammad Yunus's transition from economist to head of Bangladesh's interim government has proven fatal for Bangladesh as the rise of radical Islamic influence under his watch threatens to transform the country from a secular democracy into a theocratic state, a leading American think tank detailed on Friday. The political situation under Yunus reveals a government sliding into being another failed state, ripe for terrorists, and unable to chart a constructive course, a Gatestone Institute report highlighted. "Since assuming power in August 2024, Yunus has presided over a nation sliding into political chaos, radical Islamism, economic distress and social fragmentation. Bangladesh has devolved into a governance crisis that threatens Bangladesh's economic stability and democratic future," it stated. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Islamist party Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami are two of the main beneficiaries of the protests led by the Students Against Discrimination which led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August, 2024. Since then, the secular forces in Bangladesh represented by Hasina's Awami League party have faced a backlash. "Organisations such as Hizb ut-Tahrir openly rally for a caliphate, while Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, a Deobandi Islamist advocacy group, pushes against women's rights. Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, who is the leader of the radical Islamist Jamaat-Char Monai, stated that his party wants to implement Islamic Sharia law and redesign the nation's system of governance based on Taliban-style rule in Afghanistan. The passive response of Yunus's interim government to these demands signals either weakness or tacit approval of the country's Islamization," the report highlighted. As minorities, especially Hindus, continue to fight for their survival in Bangladesh, the report detailed the interim government's failure to protect them, calling it as its most damaging moral failure. "Despite Yunus's attempts to downplay the violence against Hindu minorities and other religious groups, the systematic attacks on these communities have continued and increased. In 2024, at least 100 homes and shops of the indigenous people belonging to the Chakma community were burnt down in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts. The Bangladesh Army did not intervene, revealing the government's passive complicity". It added that, despite being an economist, Yunus's most visible failure has been its inability to control spiraling inflation, which reached 10.87 per cent, up from 9.92 per cent in September 2024, with food inflation soaring to catastrophic levels of 14 per cent. "The promise of economic recovery under a Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist, who has been a darling of the US Democratic administrations, has turned into a nightmare for millions of Bangladeshis who struggle with basic necessities as their purchasing power decreases daily," the Gatestone Institute report mentioned. Quiet significantly, spotlighting another big failure of Yunus, the report details how he managed to alienate Bangladesh's most important neighbour and economic partner, India and instead sought courtship of China and Pakistan. "His frequent attacks, blaming India for various domestic problems including floods, demonstrate a tendency to scapegoat rather than solve problems. Meanwhile, his courtship of China and Pakistan reveals a foreign policy that lacks strategic thinking. In April 2025, Yunus invited China to establish an economic base in Bangladesh, stressing that Dhaka is the 'sole guardian of the ocean' in the subcontinent," it says. The warming ties with Pakistan, despite the absence of a formal apology for the 1971 genocide, dishonors the victims of that brutal period, the report added. "As Bangladesh approaches what should be a democratic transition, the country finds itself more divided, economically weaker, and internationally more isolated than at any point. The interim government has failed in its fundamental responsibilities of maintaining law and order, protecting all citizens regardless of religion, preserving press freedom, managing the economy, and preparing for free and fair elections," the report concluded. The political situation under Yunus, it stated, reveals a government sliding into being another failed state, ripe for terrorists, and unable to chart a constructive course.
India.com
19-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Amid Iran Israel war, China joins hands with THIS country, Israel can now..., India should be cautious because...
Chinese President Xi Jinping (File) Iran-Israel war: In a significant update amid the ongoing Iran-Israel war, China has reportedly started supporting Iran to safeguard its economic interests amid a domestic slowdown in its economy. Reports have it that in order to secure energy supplies like discounted oil and gas from Iran amid its slowing economy, China is supporting the supporting the Islamic Republic of Iran. Here are all the details you need to know about China's recent move and why it is supporting Iran in its fight against Israel. According to media reports, China wants to counter the Indian influence in Iran that India has build through building Chabahar port and other infrastructure projects in the last few decades. Therefore, reports are speculating that in order to protect its strategic and economic interest, China is supporting Iran with diplomatic and coveted military support through supply of arms, ignoring the possible western backlash. China-Iran trade relation 'Remember, China has accounted for more than 90 percent of Iran's crude oil exports but has also supported it with arms. Hamas, Houthi militia, Hezbollah, etc. have large quantities of Chinese weapons. Iran's weapons are made of Chinese computer chips. China's Middle East policy is now in disarray. China is suffering huge losses in the Middle East and it is not going to tolerate it quietly', Gordon Chang, a senior fellow at the US-based Gatestone Institute, said in a recent interview with CNN on China-Iran relations. Will Israel-Iran conflict impact petrol & diesel supply in India? In a recent interview conducted by IANS news agency Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri shared how India is prepared to deal with global challenges and weather the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict impact petrol and diesel supply in India. On the question of weather the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict impact petrol and diesel supply in India, Hardeep Singh Puri said 'Let me make it absolutely clear — there is no shortage of petrol or diesel in India, and there is no need for concern at this point. Currently, there is no global shortage of crude oil.' 'In fact, the number of countries supplying crude oil to India has increased from 27 to 40. Additionally, India is also producing crude oil domestically. Our output is growing, and we have adequate stock to ensure smooth supply', he added. (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Israel-Iran conflict: China may ‘strike us' through proxies after Iran setback, Gordon Chang warns
China may 'strike us' through proxies after Iran setback, Gordon Chang warns In the wake of Israel's sweeping military strikes on Iran, foreign policy analysts suggest that China may be the conflict's biggest geopolitical loser. 'Iran being set back on its heels by Israel means nothing is off the table for China and its military advances,' said Gordon Chang, senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, in an interview on Fox Business Network's Varney & Co on Friday. According to Chang, Iran has long served as a vehicle for China's foreign policy goals in the Middle East. 'The Chinese… they're losing their proxy, Iran. Iran has been accomplishing China's foreign policy goals for quite some time. And China's Middle East policy is now in disarray,' he stated. The comments came after the Israel defense forces launched Operation Rising Lion, a large-scale assault targeting Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure. Explosions were reported in Tehran overnight Friday, as Israel responded to months of failed nuclear negotiations. A nationwide state of emergency has been declared in Israel in anticipation of Iranian retaliation. Chang warned that China may not quietly accept the blow to its regional ambitions. 'This is a point where China is suffering a terrible loss in the Middle East,' he said. 'It is not going to take that lying down, and it's probably going to get Iran or some other party to strike us.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo China's support for Iran has been extensive, particularly through oil and weapons trade. 'China was supporting the attacks on Israel across the board with elevated commodity purchases,' Chang explained. 'Remember, China has taken more than 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, but also provided weapons support.' He added that Chinese-made arms are widespread among Iran-backed militias. 'Hamas, Houthi militia, Hezbollah, all of them have large quantities of Chinese weapons. Iran's weapons are made with China's computer chips,' he noted. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump weighed in on the conflict via Truth Social, warning that Israel's next round of strikes could be 'even more brutal' if Iran does not return to the negotiating table over its nuclear program. 'There has already been great death and destruction,' Trump said, 'but there is still time to make this slaughter… come to an end.'
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
CCP loyalist should be sent to Gitmo after arrest for alleged pathogen smuggling, says China expert
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang is warning of a lurking agroterrorism threat as Chinese nationals stand accused of smuggling a dangerous crop-killing fungus into the U.S. "This has been going on for at least a half decade, because in 2020, Americans in all 50 states received from China unsolicited seeds, and that's an attempt to plant these invasive species," Chang said Thursday. "This has to stop." Chang argued that no bail should be offered to 33-year-old Communist Party loyalist and University of Michigan post-doctoral research fellow Yunqing Jian, one of the suspects who allegedly smuggled the pathogen. Suspected Chinese Bioterrorists Smuggled Dangerous Agent Into Us In Boots, Officials Say The FBI alleges that Jian and her 34-year-old boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, plotted the pathogen's transport in what many suspect was an effort to cripple the American food supply. Read On The Fox News App "She should be sent to Guantanamo," Chang insisted. "But the point here is that we shouldn't be talking to a regime that is actively taking our country down. This is not just the fungus, this is fentanyl, this is COVID, this is all the rest of it." According to an arrest affidavit, Jian first brought Fusarium graminearum, described as a "potential agroterrorism weapon" in scientific literature, to the U.S. in August 2022. A transcribed WeChat conversation between Jian and Liu shows Liu instructing Jian on how to smuggle the fungus, according to the affidavit. According to the Department of Justice, fusarium graminearum creates "head blight," a disease of wheat, barley, maize and rice, and "is responsible for billions of dollars in economic losses worldwide each year." Patel: Chinese Nationals Charged With Smuggling 'Known Agroterrorism Agent' Into Us Is A 'Direct Threat' The pathogen is also toxic to humans. Chang accused U.S. universities of "making a lot of money from China" through students, contributions and other methods, as he explained the rationale for a suspected enemy being on American soil. "That's why we have these very disturbing ties between American institutions of higher learning and China, and we need to break that, because obviously the dangers are there, as we see with this fungus case." The University of Michigan released a statement regarding the incident on Wednesday. "As one of the world's leading public research institutions, the University of Michigan is dedicated to advancing knowledge, solving challenging problems and improving nearly every facet of the human experience. Our research enterprise across all three campuses is united in this commitment to serving the people of Michigan and the world," the school said. "We strongly condemn any actions that seek to cause harm, threaten national security or undermine the university's critical public mission. It is important to note that the university has received no funding from the Chinese government in relation to research conducted by the accused individuals. We have and will continue to cooperate with federal law enforcement in its ongoing investigation and prosecution." Fox News' Peter D'Abrosca contributed to this article source: CCP loyalist should be sent to Gitmo after arrest for alleged pathogen smuggling, says China expert
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
China is exhibiting ‘end-of-regime conduct,' expert warns of ‘perplexing' behavior
Something is 'very, very wrong' in Beijing right now, according to foreign policy expert Gordon Chang, who is signaling more 'end-of-regime conduct' coming out of Xi Jinping's China. 'At a time when China needs friends because it's not selling goods to the US, it is going out of its way to antagonize not just the Philippines, not just Taiwan, but also South Korea and Australia,' Chang, a senior fellow with the Gatestone Institute, said on 'Mornings with Maria' Monday. Advertisement 'This shows that… this is end-of-regime conduct, because Xi Jinping, he can't appear to be giving in to the US,' he added. On Friday, President Donald Trump told reporters from the White House lawn that he's spoken to Jinping 'many times' now, before responding to a question about what exactly the two leaders discussed: 'I'll let you know at the appropriate time. Let's see if we can make a deal.' Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday that Beijing backs international rules when it comes to tariffs imposed by Trump and that the US levies show 'extreme egoism.' 5 Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during an international meeting at The Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 28, 2025. Getty Images Advertisement 5 President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk away from each other after their meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan on June 29, 2019. REUTERS He explained that China would look for solidarity with other countries regarding the tariffs, noting that Beijing would uphold multilateralism to 'inject stability into the world.' Beijing has publicly denied any ongoing negotiations with the Trump administration to bring down America's 145% tariff and China's 125% tariff. '[Jinping] has configured the Chinese political system so that it is hostile. And also, because he's been making the claim that China has surpassed the US, he can't look dependent on trade with the US,' Chang explained. 'And he certainly can't look like he's talking to the US under pressure.' Advertisement 'This is really very perplexing behavior, and it shows that something is very, very wrong in Beijing right now.' 5 Chinese honor guards march during the ceremonial welcome for Kenya's president in Beijing on April 24, 2025. POOL/AFP via Getty Images 5 Chinese coast guard officers hold up a Chinese flag on a sandbar in Sandy Cay in April 2025. CCTV A recent report from Reuters claimed China's Ministry of Commerce taskforce is collecting lists of items that could be exempted from tariffs, from electronic goods to essentials, and is asking companies to submit their own requests. Advertisement Chang argues that China's regime under Jinping cannot admit it's not able to stand up to Washington. 'China, without any announcements, is not collecting tariffs on important goods. So for instance, some semiconductors, aviation products, industrial chemicals, medical devices, some medicines,' he listed. 5 Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang speaks with Fox Business during an interview. Fox Business 'This is going to expand,' Chang predicted. 'It means that China has made an important concession. But it's not saying it's making a concession, which is a fascinating insight into the Chinese political system right now, which has become both intransigent and inflexible.' FOX Business' Landon Mion contributed to this report.
