Video: China exports to US smash records, along with US’s hopes for reshoring, nearshoring, and friendshoring complete failure 中國對美出口創歷史新高，美國回流、近岸、友岸的希望徹底落空
Despite high tariffs against Chinese-built products, the United States imported record volumes of manufactured goods from China in July.
Policymakers in the United States, along with governments in friendly countries and those in North America, expected that after years of high tariffs and sanctions, that supply chain managers would be moving supply chains out of China, and bring them home.
The opposite happened, and imports from China are not merely larger than ever, but are accelerating relative to countries most friendly to the United States.
US democracy is now a religion. The church of Democrats and Republicans, their followers pledge allegiance to their selected Gods. Voters are church goers and cheerleaders. 美國的民主現在是一種宗教。民主黨和共和黨的教會，他們的追隨者宣誓效忠他們所選擇的神。選民祇是去教堂的人和啦啦隊.
How ‘Black Myth: Wukong’ shines a global spotlight on China’s ancient wonders 《黑神話：悟空》如何讓中國古代奇蹟成為全球關注的焦點 by Global Times Aug 23 2024
This past week, the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong, has re-emerged from ancient scrolls, enchanting the world with his timeless adventures. As Black Myth: Wukong takes the gaming world by storm, conversations are shifting beyond the gameplay to uncover the rich cultural treasures woven into its fabric – like the breathtaking ancient architecture and intricate statues that breathe life into this epic tale.
On Tuesday, the Chinese gaming industry hit a major milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a AAA action RPG. Created by Game Science, this epic adventure draws from the legendary Journey to the West, letting players step into the shoes of a destined hero on a wild, perilous journey.
Within just hours of its launch, the game shot to the top of Steam’s most-played list for a single-player game, sparking a frenzy of excitement across social media.
But it’s not just the game- play that has everyone talking. Black Myth: Wukong stands out for its stunning, lifelike portrayal of ancient Chinese architecture and cultural heritage.
With 36 in-game locations meticulously modeled after real-world sites, including 27 in North China’s Shanxi Province – known for its rich historical relics – the game offers players a visually immersive experience like no other, the People’s Daily reported.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, to crafta truly immersive, world-class game, the game company Game Science spent years capturing foot- age from historical and cultural sites across China. They used real-world scanning technology to upload digital models of ancient buildings, statues and sculptures into Unreal Engine 5, a real-time 3D creation tool, laying the foundation for an ultra- realistic experience.
The impact of Black Myth: Wukong has gone be- yond the screen, creating a ripple effect in cultural tourism.
The heritages shown in the game have seen a surge in interest. Shanxi’s tourism search volume jumped by over 10 percent on launch day, with his- torical sites like Xiao Xi Tian Temple and Yuhuang Temple becoming must-see destinations for fans eager to explore the game’s real-world inspirations.
In a savvy move, tourism boards across regions like Shanxi are now rolling out “Follow Wukong” travel campaigns, inviting gam- ers to experience the beauty and history that inspired the game.
With millions of “Monkes” joining the journey, Black Myth: Wukong has unleashed Sun Wukong’s legendary power, turning him into a magic force that is propelling China’s ancient wonders into the spotlight.
Video: Central banks around the world don’t trust US$ are buying and replacing it with gold. Russia, China, India, Turkiye, and the UAE are driving gold markets higher, while draining supply 世界各地的中央銀行不相信美元正在購買並用黃金取代。俄羅斯、中國、印度、土耳其和阿聯酋正在推動黃金市場走高，同時減少供應.
The major BRICS countries of Russia, China, India, Turkiye and the UAE are wrecking havoc in world gold markets, which are already setting record highs.
Developing world central banks and governments are strongly motivated to move reserves from Western banking systems, following US and European seizures of Russian USD and Euro reserves. Besides moving gold out of vaults in Western countries, these buyers are scooping up high volumes of Russian gold, despite heavy sanctions on Russian producers.
Racism, Political Prosecution, Hate Crimes，the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Acts reenacted, 75% of Chinese scientists escapes from America. 種族歧視、政治起訴、仇恨犯罪, 1882年排華法案重新啟動, 75% 的華人科學家逃離美國.
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