Flag of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and State of Palestine (1988-Present)

Flag of Palestine – a Short History! (6.9.2025)

This is because this flag, although adopted by the Arab Socialist Baath Party, is actually a flag which possesses a deep and profound association with a) the history of theological Islam, and b) the history of the physical spread of Islam. An ahistorical statement currently originating from the depths of US anti-intellectualism (and mindlessly trumpeted by the political far-right) – is that the British Tory (and British Army Officer) – Sir Mark Sykes  – “designed” not only the Palestinian Flag – but ALL subsequent Arab national flags. This obviously “racist” pseudo-history has its origins in William Easterly’s (2006) book entitled “The White Man’s Burden”. No Arab-language source agrees with this ridiculous assessment – or even bothers to mention this degenerate tome.

The Daoist Shop-Front - Seduce Me With Your Wares!

UK: Qianfeng Daoism – A Few Flowers Bloomed! (5.9.2025)

The above are two recent email responses I wrote following a respectful and lucid request for knowledge and instruction. Daoism is very misunderstood both within and outside of China – but ironically this a cross we have to bear. Daoism has nothing to do with money. Indeed, the fabled “pay wall” is a contradiction to the very essence of authentic Daoist teaching. The basic rule should be that if a Daoist “teacher” demands money before they instruct you – they possess nothing worth instructing you in. You might be conditioned to feel good when purchasing something – but Daoist wisdom feels good because there is no greed involved in any of its structure, formulation, or transmission.

China: Authentic Footage – PLA Great Victory March! (5.9.2025)

The PLA also liberated Hainan in 1950 (during April-May) – a sizable island off the coast of South China. After mere months in power, the CPC (via the dedicated might of the PLA) also took on (and defeated) the capitalist West when it invaded North Korea between (1950-1953). Without the development of the PLA by Mao Zedong – there would have been no Socialist Revolution in China. Ordinary Chinese men and women – who have studied the work of Mao Zedong – constitute the “Iron Wall” that is the PLA! Even President Trump stood-up and saluted whilst watching the March on a large TV screen erected in the Oval Office of the White House!

Beware of Foreign Infiltration!

China: Cases of Espionage Recruitment Tactics Exposed! (4.9.2025)

In another case, a former official from a central government ministry was manipulated by foreign diplomats during an overseas posting. Over several years, he handed over thousands of classified files, including top-secret documents, and was eventually sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve in 2019.

Several other cases highlighted how “easy money” schemes were used to recruit Chinese nationals through online job offers. Recruits were tasked to photograph military facilities or ships and were paid tens of thousands of yuan, leading to long prison sentences once apprehended.

The MSS reminded the public that foreign espionage operatives “will stop at nothing” to infiltrate and steal secrets. Citizens were urged to stay vigilant, resist temptations, and report suspicious activities via hotline 12339, the official website, or local security authorities.

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un met for talks in Beijing

China: Putin Meets DPRK’s Kim in Beijing! (4.9.2025)

The two leaders met formally at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse after attending a military parade in the Chinese capital that marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Putin and Kim traveled from a formal reception to the negotiations in the same car, the Kremlin said in a post on social media.

After a bilateral meeting between Russian and DPRK delegations, the two leaders held a one-on-one meeting, the Kremlin said.

Putin also invited Kim to visit Russia again, following on from the DPRK leader’s last visit to the country in 2023.

In his remarks, Kim said the cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow has “significantly strengthened” since the two countries signed a strategic partnership pact in June last year during a summit in the DPRK capital.

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