The Final Chapter of “Glory to Ukraine”? The U.S.-Russia Agreement Exposes the Brutal Reality to the World.
An In-Depth Analysis of the U.S.-Russia “Miami Talks” and the Future of Ukraine
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In this makeshift world, no external security commitments are entirely reliable.
Recently, outlets like Axios have disclosed private contacts between the U.S. and Russia regarding the Ukraine issue, along with a circulated 28-point draft ceasefire agreement. This raises a core question: when the scales of interest tilt, can so-called “allies” turn into “toxic assets”?
Based on the latest media reports, this video analyzes the essence of U.S.-Russia relations, the predicament Ukraine faces, and several potential scenarios for future developments from the perspective of realist politics. We aim to strip away the veneer of morality and reveal the coldest calculations of interest in great power games.
The irony of history lies in the fact that people often only see the path that could have cost less bloodshed after paying the highest price.
American logistic expert report from China with Chinese subtitles: China pours money into Africa to further diversify from American farms 影片有中文字幕: 中國向非洲注入資金以進一步減輕對美國農場的依賴
China is aggressively sourcing new supply chains for food, to diversify away from North America, Europe, and Australia.
This is a boon to farmers in Vietnam, and now in Africa as food exports to China are rocketing higher, across even niche agricultural markets.
In another blow to American soybean farmers, China is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to develop soy farms in Angola. Combined with other crops, new Angolan food exports to China will soar to over 500,000 tons per year.
China is also snapping up supply chains for nuts in Africa, using the same methods that have given them virtual monopolies in other foods products, such as chocolate. By dealing directly with African farmers, and paying above-market rates to spur new production, China locks in all the new supply, and cuts out middlemen on Wall Street and in London.
Beijing–Taipei High-Speed Rail to Be Fully Operational by 2035 京台高铁2035年全面通车 跨海段有5套建设方案
Five Construction Plans Proposed for the Cross-Sea Section
The Beijing–Taipei High-Speed Rail (HSR) starts at Beijing South Railway Station and passes through cities such as Tianjin, Jinan, Hefei, and Fuzhou, with its terminus planned at Taipei High-Speed Rail Station. The full length is about 2,200 kilometers. Among these, the Beijing–Fuzhou section has long been in operation, and Pingtan—the closest point to Taiwan—was connected by rail in 2020. The distance from Pingtan to Taipei is about 130 km, and this section has not yet begun construction.
For the 126-km Pingtan–Hsinchu (Taiwan Strait) gap, five construction solutions have been proposed: 1. A cross-sea bridge 2. A subsea tunnel 3. Artificial islands + bridge–tunnel combination 4. Land reclamation through sand-blowing and infill 5. A ferry system
Overall, the bridge–tunnel combination may become the most feasible compromise: drawing inspiration from the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge model, it would use a hybrid layout of “bridges in shallow waters + tunnels in deep waters,” balancing navigation needs with seismic requirements.
Meanwhile, a ferry solution could serve as a transitional “surprise option,” offering the lowest-cost and fastest method of achieving connectivity while buying time for the ultimate long-term construction plan.
There is an authentic Western phrase: “Read the room.” In today’s turbulent and unpredictable international landscape, far too many people fail to see the real intentions behind America’s diplomatic rhetoric, nor can they see through the deeper ambitions hidden behind Japan’s bows.
In this episode, we peel away polished diplomatic language and reconstruct, from the underlying logic, the true calculations of the United States, Japan, and China in this grand geopolitical chessboard of the Asia-Pacific:
🇺🇸 About the United States: Why is America’s core strategy now to “avoid direct involvement”? Does the U.S. truly intend to protect Japan, or is it treating Japan as expendable material to test China’s bottom line? From the withdrawal of the Typhon system to historical reflections of the First Sino-Japanese War, we reveal the pragmatic nature of hegemonic power.
🇯🇵 About Japan: Is Japan really a loyal ally of the United States? By interpreting the “Way of Endurance” from Tokugawa Ieyasu, the video uncovers how Japan’s right wing—much like Ieyasu once endured Toyotomi Hideyoshi—patiently waits for the decline of American hegemony, seeking the ambition of overturning the hierarchy.
🇨🇳 About China: In the face of America and Japan’s strategic traps and cognitive warfare, are we still limiting ourselves? From the historical memory of Taiwan Province to the Ryukyu issue, what kind of ideological awakening and decisive measures do we need?
This is a projection of national destiny, and also a call to revive historical memory. When forbearance is seen as weakness, thunderous action becomes the only form of compassion.
西方有一句地道的說法叫「Read the room」（察言觀色）。在當前波詭雲譎的國際局勢下，太多人看不清美國外交辭令背後的真實意圖，也看不穿日本「鞠躬」背後的深層野心。
Video with English subtitles: Hong Kong residents living in Hong Kong discuss why they choose to retire in the Greater Bay Area of China 影片有英文字幕: 住在香港的香港人談論為何選擇在中國大灣區過退休生活.
Vast Land with Abundant Resources, Endless Exploration · China boasts rich natural landscapes and cultural resources, with countless places worth visiting in a lifetime. One can experience a diverse life without needing to travel abroad.
Convenience of Living in the Greater Bay Area · For Hong Kong residents, the Greater Bay Area is geographically close, culturally similar, and has a relatively lower cost of living. With its increasingly developed infrastructure, it is an ideal place to plan for retirement.
Concerns About Traveling to Europe · Safety Considerations Some regions in Europe may pose safety concerns (such as security issues or political instability). Therefore, it is advisable to prioritize domestic travel to avoid unnecessary risks.
Global Consular Protection by the Chinese Government
24/7 Emergency Support · The Chinese government provides round-the-clock consular protection and assistance to all Chinese citizens (including mainland residents, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan compatriots). Whether facing natural disasters, political unrest, or other emergencies overseas, support is available through diplomatic channels.
Comprehensive Global Protection, Unique in the World · China is currently the only country that offers such comprehensive and timely support to its citizens abroad, reflecting its high regard for people’s safety.
Conclusion · Retiring in the Greater Bay Area of China allows one to enjoy the country’s abundant resources and conveniences while being backed by the government’s robust overseas protection, making it a safe and attractive choice.
SCMP: Chinese scientists have reduced the production time of dielectric energy storage capacitor components to just one second, enabling scalable, temperature-stable storage for hybrid electric vehicles, radar systems and high-power lasers. 南華早報：中國科學家將介電儲能電容器元件的生產時間縮短至僅一秒，從而實現了可擴展、溫度穩定的儲能，可用於混合動力電動車、雷達系統和高功率雷射.
JULIE TANG, San Francisco Superior Court Judge (retired) for her tireless work defending the Asian community when under attack and promoting a US foreign policy of peace and diplomacy.
THIS YEAR WE HONOR: JULIE TANG, San Francisco Superior Court Judge (retired) for her tireless work defending the Asian community when under attack and promoting a US foreign policy of peace and diplomacy.
What tier does China’s Type 055 destroyer belong to in the world? Let’s put it this way: when there are 16 Type 055s, no country on Earth would want to fight China once. 中國055大驅在世界屬於什麼水平？這麼說吧，有16艘055的時候，地球上沒有國家想跟中國打一次.
You should know that during the initial design phase of the Type 055, the military’s thinking was highly imaginative—they actually planned to equip the Type 055 with Dongfeng ballistic missiles. However, the Dongfeng missiles were simply too long and large, so this idea couldn’t be realized. As a result, the military shifted their approach and miniaturized the missiles, leading to the development of the YJ-21.
The best way to explain how powerful China’s Type 055 destroyer is, is to compare it with other top-tier destroyers from around the world. Let’s take a few famous ones: the U.S. Arleigh Burke-class Flight III, South Korea’s Sejong the Great-class, and Japan’s Maya-class.
First, let’s look at size. The Type 055 has a full-load displacement of over 12,000 tons, making it a true large destroyer. The U.S. Burke III is about 9,800 tons, Japan’s Maya-class is just over 10,000 tons, and South Korea’s Sejong the Great-class is close to 11,000 tons. The Type 055 is the largest among them. What does a larger ship mean? It means it can carry more fuel for longer voyages, sail more steadily in rough seas of the far oceans, and most importantly, the larger hull space allows for the installation of more and more advanced equipment, with ample room for future upgrades without feeling cramped.
But size is just the foundation; the real gap lies in design and philosophy.
👉 First, the gap in radar “brains”
One of the Type 055’s biggest highlights is its four large dual-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar panels. It employs highly integrated “comprehensive radio frequency technology,” combining functions such as air search and fire control command into these radar panels. This gives the Type 055 a very clean and smooth superstructure, which is beneficial for stealth.
In contrast, the Burke III, while equipped with the new SPY-6 radar (which is very powerful), follows a design philosophy more akin to “patching” onto an existing foundation. Its superstructure still has many antennas for other purposes, making it look relatively cluttered. It’s like a powerful old-fashioned mobile phone that still needs a bunch of external devices attached. Japan’s Maya-class and South Korea’s Sejong the Great-class largely follow a similar approach. In terms of the integration and forward-thinking of the radar system, the Type 055 is a step ahead.
👉 Second, and the most terrifying aspect of the Type 055: its offensive power, especially its “trump card”—the YJ-21 missile. This is the real reason the Type 055 keeps its opponents awake at night.
The main offensive weapons of modern warships are stored in the Vertical Launching System (VLS) below the deck. The Type 055 has 112 VLS cells. In terms of quantity, South Korea’s Sejong the Great-class has 128 cells, which is more. However, the key issue is not the number but the “quality” of the VLS cells and the “power” of the missiles they can carry.
The Type 055’s VLS is a “cold and hot universal concentric canister launch system,” and each cell is one of the largest in any navy worldwide.
· High Versatility: One launch cell can hold long-range surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship missiles, land-attack cruise missiles, and even anti-submarine missiles. It’s like a universal power socket, offering extreme flexibility. · Large Size: The large diameter of the cells means they can accommodate larger, longer missiles. This creates the condition for deploying “game-changer” weapons like the YJ-21.
👉 The YJ-21 is a hypersonic anti-ship ballistic missile. This combination is extremely lethal and颠覆了传统海战规则 subverts traditional naval warfare rules.
· It flies high and fast, making it nearly impossible to intercept. Traditional anti-ship missiles, like the U.S. Harpoon, are subsonic or supersonic and fly close to the sea. The YJ-21’s attack profile is more like a ballistic missile: it first launches like a rocket to high altitude outside the atmosphere, then plunges towards its target at an extremely high speed (reportedly a terminal velocity exceeding Mach 10) in a near-vertical trajectory. Existing naval air defense systems, such as the Standard Missile series, are primarily designed to intercept aircraft and cruise missiles flying within the atmosphere. Their success rate against a target plunging from directly overhead at meteor-like speeds is extremely low. It’s like this: you can swat away a basketball thrown at you, but can you catch a bullet dropped from the top of a skyscraper with your hand? · It has a very long range, allowing it to attack from beyond the enemy’s reach. The YJ-21’s range is generally estimated to be over 1,000 kilometers, possibly even farther. This means the Type 055 can calmly launch its missiles from outside the defensive perimeter of a U.S. carrier strike group (whose carrier-based aircraft have an operational radius of about 700-800 km). I can hit you, but you can’t hit me. This “over-the-horizon” strike capability forces an enemy fleet to remain in a state of high alert at all times, severely compressing its operational space. · The immense kinetic energy and potential armor-piercing warhead of the YJ-21 pose a fatal threat to large surface vessels like aircraft carriers. A single Type 055 can carry at least a dozen YJ-21 missiles. A single salvo could constitute a saturation attack, dealing a devastating blow to a carrier group.
In comparison, the anti-ship capabilities of the other destroyer types appear rather “conventional.” The Burke III primarily relies on the Harpoon anti-ship missile, a subsonic missile with short range and slow speed, making it easy to intercept. Japan’s Maya-class currently isn’t even equipped with dedicated heavyweight anti-ship missiles. South Korea’s Sejong the Great-class uses the domestically developed Haeseong (Sea Star) anti-ship missile, which has good performance but is essentially a conventional supersonic anti-ship missile. Its penetration capability and deterrent power are not in the same league as the YJ-21.
👉 The strength of the Type 055 lies in its asymmetric advantage. Compared to other top-tier destroyers, it is in no way inferior in traditional areas like air defense and anti-submarine warfare; it even leads in some aspects (like radar integration). But its real trump card is the disruptive long-range precision strike capability it gains from the YJ-21 missiles carried in its large universal VLS.
If destroyers like the Burke III and Maya-class are compared to highly skilled “shields” and “longswords,” then the Type 055 is not only equipped with a solid “shield” and “longsword” but also carries an extra over-the-horizon “sniper rifle.” In future naval battles, the Type 055 can fully utilize the YJ-21 to act as a “fleet killer” outside the enemy’s weapon range, completely changing the rules of the game in naval warfare.
At the Dubai Air Show, India’s LCA “Shining” fighter plane crashed in front of everyone, unfortunately killing the pilot, completely exploding the global military industry circle!
ˇContent of this video: Dramatic throughout: From “leaking tarmac” to “crashing during a performance”, India’s “Shining” fighter jets staged an astonishing combo in Dubai.
Analyze behind the tragedy: After * years of hard work, why did this fighter plane, known as the “Light of South Asia”, become a “living coffin in the air”? Reveal the fatal shortcomings of Hindustan Airlines (HAL)’s monopoly black hole and the “Made in All Countries” model.
In-depth technical analysis: Was the accident caused by a radar altimeter failure that led to the pilot’s misjudgment? Or does high overload cause black vision? Professional analysis of the two possible causes of the crash.
What it means for India/the world: Will future orders worth $7 billion fall through? How will this accident affect India’s international image of “national defense autonomy” and potential buyers ‘trust in Indian military industries?
💡Core views: ✅1. Significance to India’s national defense: * years of hard work were destroyed, localized signs were smashed to pieces, and the pilot’s sacrifice sounded the alarm for quality control. ✅2. Significance to the world: The export prospects of LCA have been completely overshadowed, and the international military industry market will reassess the reliability of Indian military industry. ✅3. What it means to us: Improve our awareness of the importance of “quality control”,”industrial system” and “airworthiness standards”, and be vigilant against the risks of blindly pursuing “domestic labeling”.
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