Video: The United States asked: Why is China, a peace-loving country, expanding its military? China replied: To shut you up! 美國問：中國愛好和平為何大力擴軍？中國回答：為了讓你閉嘴.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hcAswY/
https://youtu.be/A6gaC3yiank?si=uRHKqw0nCcrgXEeM

What does Finzi-Contini meant to Chinese Americans in US today? 芬齊-康蒂尼對現今在美國的華裔來說意味著什麼?

The following is according to DeepSeek:

The reference to the Finzi-Contini family (from Giorgio Bassani’s novel The Garden of the Finzi-Continis and its film adaptation) isn’t a direct cultural touchstone for most Chinese Americans today. However, the themes embodied by the Finzi-Continis resonate powerfully with contemporary Chinese American experiences in the US, particularly concerning:

1. The Illusion of Safety Through Isolation & Privilege:
   • Finzi-Continis: The wealthy, aristocratic Jewish family believed their walled garden estate protected them from rising Fascist antisemitism. They created a refined, insulated world, distancing themselves from the broader Jewish community’s struggles until it was too late.
   • Chinese American Parallel: Some affluent or assimilated Chinese Americans might feel insulated by their economic success, educational attainment, professional status, or residential choices (“model minority” myth). They might believe this privilege shields them from systemic racism or xenophobia. Recent events (COVID scapegoating, rising anti-Asian hate crimes, geopolitical tensions impacting perceptions) have shattered this illusion for many, proving that prejudice can penetrate even seemingly secure environments.
2. Vulnerability Despite Assimilation/Success:
   • Finzi-Continis: They were highly cultured, integrated into elite Italian society, and seemingly “accepted” – until they weren’t. Their assimilation offered no real protection against genocide.
   • Chinese American Parallel: The “model minority” stereotype masks the persistent vulnerability of Chinese Americans. Generations of contribution, assimilation, and success do not guarantee safety from discrimination, suspicion (e.g., “perpetual foreigner” stereotype), or violence, especially during times of social stress or political tension between the US and China.
3. The Fragility of Belonging:
   • Finzi-Continis: Their sense of belonging as Italians was violently stripped away by state-sponsored antisemitism.
   • Chinese American Parallel: Many Chinese Americans, especially immigrants or those with visible ties to heritage, can experience a profound sense of conditional belonging. Geopolitical conflicts, economic competition with China, or waves of xenophobia can quickly lead to questioning of their loyalty or “American-ness,” making their place in society feel precarious.
4. The Danger of Complacency and Disconnection:
   • Finzi-Continis: Their isolation led to a tragic disconnect from the worsening reality faced by the broader Jewish community and a failure to grasp the existential threat until escape was impossible.
   • Chinese American Parallel: There’s a risk that focusing solely on individual success or retreating into insular communities can lead to complacency about broader anti-Asian racism or systemic issues. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the need for community solidarity, political engagement, and recognizing shared struggles with other marginalized groups.
5. Historical Trauma and Collective Memory:
   • While the specific trauma is different, the Finzi-Contini story taps into a universal theme of how persecuted communities process historical trauma. For Chinese Americans, this connects to the legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act, historical discrimination, and the ongoing struggle against prejudice. The Finzi-Continis represent the tragic endpoint of unchecked bigotry, a reminder of why vigilance is necessary.

In essence, for Chinese Americans today, “Finzi-Contini” is less a direct reference and more a powerful metaphor for:

• The false security of privilege and assimilation.
• The persistent vulnerability to xenophobia and racism, regardless of status.
• The fragility of belonging in America.
• The critical need for community awareness, solidarity, and activism against rising prejudice.
• The dangers of ignoring warning signs and becoming disconnected from the struggles of the broader community.

The story serves as a somber reminder that walls (literal or socio-economic) are ultimately no match for systemic hatred and that vigilance, solidarity, and active defense of rights are essential for any minority group.

Will you marry Oracles 80 years old founder? These Chinese foreign student age 34 married him recently. He worth at least US$2 billions. There is a lot of discussion! My point is who cares! If a girl can catch the heart of a 80 year old man! She got IQ and EQ! If you read Oracles founder’s life. He lives a very healthy life for more than 3 decades! For men, the joke is can he still do it? Haha!

Video: Follow the footstep of Iran and dozens of Middle East & Global South countries, Pakistan is the latest to switch from GPS to China’s Beidou 巴基斯坦緊跟著伊朗和數十個中東及全球南方國家的腳步，成為最新一個從 GPS 轉向中國北斗的國家
https://youtube.com/shorts/6rX9q27RD5A?si=cmwkZ08tdFLOvmFL
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hWm7P8/
https://rumble.com/v6wfkdk-pakistan-is-the-latest-to-switch-from-gps-to-chinas-beidou.html

SCMP: The future of surveillance tech is already here – in the US, not China. “US spy agencies plan to create a master surveillance database that would make it even easier for them to surveil anyone they choose. This massive database would be a one-stop shop for authorities that want to track, intimidate, and retaliate against Americans – all built with our tax dollars.” 《南華早報》：監控科技的未來已然到來 – 在美國，而非中國。 “美國間諜機構計劃創建一個主監控數據庫，這將使他們能夠更輕鬆地監視任何他們想要監視的人。這個龐大的數據庫將成為那些想要追踪、恐嚇和報復美國人的當局的一站式服務中心——所有這些都是用我們的納稅人的錢建立起來的.”
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3318900/future-surveillance-tech-already-here-us-not-china?

If you are unable to obtain fundings for your advance science and technology projects in US, go to China! “美國不需要你，有能耐你去中國啊！”

2016年，一名美國專家被軍方排擠，他一怒之下就來到中國，未曾想，一年後，他帶領研發出舉世矚目的科技成果，美國腸子都悔青了。

2016 年，美國光學專家戴維・布拉迪正處在人生低谷，他手裡攥着個 “超級相機” 的好點子，實驗室階段就被軍方高層誇過 “能改變現代戰爭”，可真到了五角大樓門口，等來的卻是項目被砍、錢斷了的消息。

布拉迪當時研發的，是一款能把戰場細節放大到 “連敵人睫毛都看得清” 的十億像素相機。這種技術要是用在偵察機上，美軍的情報能力能直接翻倍。

可軍方高層覺得這項目 “短期內看不到回報”，一句話就把布拉迪的心血判了死刑。那段時間，他在學術圈處處碰壁，同行們私下嘲笑他 “把科研當兒戲”，連杜克大學的實驗室都差點保不住。

就在布拉迪走投無路時，中國企業安科迪的 CEO 王惠東向他拋出了橄欖枝。王惠東看中的，是布拉迪手裡那套 “複眼成像” 專利，這種模仿昆蟲視覺結構的技術，能讓相機在不增加體積的前提下大幅提升分辨率。

2016 年底，布拉迪帶着全家搬到了安徽宿州，成了安科迪的首席科學家。

剛到中國，布拉迪就被 “中國速度” 震撼了，當地政府不僅免費提供了 5000 平方米的實驗室，還協調了中科院的光學專家跟他組隊。

更讓他意外的是，中國投資方直接砸下 3000 萬人民幣，讓他 “放手去干”。這種 “要啥給啥” 的支持，在美國想都不敢想。

僅僅 10 個月後，布拉迪團隊就拿出了全球首款億級像素安防監控相機。這款相機裝在 50 米高的塔台上，能把半徑 3 公里內的車牌號碼拍得清清楚楚。更絕的是，它還能同時追蹤 2000 個移動目標，連小偷戴的手套紋路都能識別。

2017 年 7 月，這款相機在安徽宿州正式上線，當地警方用它破獲了 37 起陳年積案，連公安部都發來賀電。

消息傳回美國，五角大樓腸子都悔青了，他們這才發現，布拉迪的技術不僅能用於安防，還能改裝成衛星遙感設備，甚至能給無人機裝上 “千里眼”。

更讓美國難受的是，中國企業靠着這項技術，短短兩年就拿下了全球 70% 的高端監控市場，搶走了美國公司每年 20 億美元的訂單。

2018 年，布拉迪做出了一個震驚世界的決定，放棄美國國籍，加入中國。在入籍儀式上，他說了句讓美國媒體破防的話：“中國給了我第二次生命，這裡才是科學家該待的地方。”

如今，他帶領的團隊已經研發出 30 億像素的超級相機，能把月球表面的隕石坑拍得像高清照片一樣清晰。而美國軍方呢？還在為當年的短視付出代價，只能花高價從中國進口同類設備。

在科技競爭的戰場上，人才永遠是最鋒利的武器，美國總想着 “卡脖子”，卻不知道，當他們把科學家往外推的時候，中國正張開雙臂，把這些 “寶貝” 變成自己的王牌。

SCMP: ‘The American dream has faded’: how Jeep reached the end of the road in China. But that now feels like another age. The US brand has since fallen badly behind the times in China, leading to plunging sales, spiralling debts and a historic bankruptcy that will send shivers across the global auto industry. 南華早報：「美國夢已褪色」：Jeep如何在中國走到了盡頭。但現在感覺就像是另一個時代。自那以後，這個美國品牌在中國嚴重落後，導致銷量暴跌、債務飆升，並最終走向歷史性的破產，這將令全球汽車產業不寒而慄. https://johnsonwkchoi.com/2025/07/20/scmp-the-american-dream-has-faded-how-jeep-reached-the-end-of-the-road-in-china/
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8hWkHhr/
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3318762/american-dream-has-faded-how-jeep-reached-end-road-china?

SCMP: ‘The American dream has faded’: how Jeep reached the end of the road in China. But that now feels like another age. The US brand has since fallen badly behind the times in China, leading to plunging sales, spiralling debts and a historic bankruptcy that will send shivers across the global auto industry. 南華早報：「美國夢已褪色」：Jeep如何在中國走到了盡頭。但現在感覺就像是另一個時代。自那以後，這個美國品牌在中國嚴重落後，導致銷量暴跌、債務飆升，並最終走向歷史性的破產，這將令全球汽車產業不寒而慄.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3318762/american-dream-has-faded-how-jeep-reached-end-road-china?

This one is an excellent video. If the society approved same sex marriages currently being proposed in HK, HK should also approved “one man multiple wives” as well as “one woman multiple husbands” to be fair. 這個影片太棒了. 如果社會認同”同性婚姻” 目前香港正在提議, 那麼公平起見，香港也應該認同「一妻多夫」和「一夫多妻」制
https://www.youtube.com/live/aIsngPiIkrQ?si=ViXT-zzAVSQ8QyfA 👈

Chinese researchers have offered a countermeasure: strike the weak flank. Although the bomb’s nose armour is thick, its steel sides are thin and measure just a few centimetres, meaning one or two anti-aircraft shells could crack it open. How to stop US bunker busters?
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3318518/how-stop-us-bunker-busters-chinese-scientists-have-idea?