A Chinese satellite has used a manoeuvre to avoid being followed by a spying US satellite, hinting at its capability in potential space warfare.

Chinese satellite hints at space warfare prowess by dodging US surveillance
•Shijian 20, China’s most advanced communication satellite, was approached by US surveillance satellite but reportedly moved away at speed
•Monitoring rivals’ satellites is needed to avoid collisions, but the US is also concerned about Chinese satellites’ potential warfare capabilities

A Chinese satellite has used a manoeuvre to avoid being followed by a spying US satellite, hinting at its capability in potential space warfare.
But some defence analysts said the scenario was not new and the incident should not be seen as escalating the rivalry between China and the United States in space.

“It is not difficult to monitor satellites,” said Chinese military commentator Song Zhongping. “The US, Russia and China are all able to monitor each other’s satellites in orbit. But the US will certainly plan its space infrastructure through monitoring the satellites of China and Russia.”

Such monitoring and manoeuvring was not necessarily for a military purpose, he said.

In July, the Shijian 20, China’s heaviest and most advanced communication satellite, was approached in parallel by a US space surveillance satellite, USA 271. The Chinese satellite “rapidly” moved away, US military website Breaking Defence reported on Friday.
The Chinese detected the shadowing of the American satellite, the report said, citing information from space tracking company Commercial Space Operations Centre (ComSpOC).

“They start doing calibration manoeuvres and they’re very, very small manoeuvres, so it’s hard,” said Jim Cooper, the lead for space situational awareness at ComSpOC. “It’s about having the right system that can process and detect those small manoeuvres when you’re that close.”
The ComSpOC data also showed that in 2018, when another Chinese satellite, Tongxin Jishu Shiyan 3, took its position in geosynchronous orbit, the upper stage of the rocket that delivered the satellite had been loaded with extra fuel to enable it to stay parallel to it, to act as a decoy.

Cooper believed that was a tactic to fool an enemy’s network of space situational awareness, and to gain China several days of freedom during which it could “be off doing things that are potentially threatening” while the other country had lost track of where the Chinese satellite was.

Monitoring and manoeuvring the orbiting satellites is a necessity to avoid collisions, but the US has long been concerned about Chinese satellites’ capabilities in potential space warfare.

How China’s space programme went from launching satellites to building its own space station

How China’s space programme went from launching satellites to building its own space station

China has launched several satellites said to be “scavengers” that are fitted with robotic arms to grab and steer space debris so that it burns up in the Earth’s atmosphere.

But the Pentagon is concerned that the technology “could be used in a future system for grappling other satellites” and was therefore a concern to the US military, James Dickinson, commander of the US Space Command, told a Congress hearing in April.

A notable example, the Shijian 17, launched in 2016 with a robotic arm, had over the years made a number of “unusual manoeuvres” and varied its position in relation to other satellites while in geostationary orbit above the Earth, according to think tank the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Although the Chinese developers said the Shijian 17’s mission was to test “high-orbit space debris observation technologies”, Dickinson said it had the ability to potentially take down US probes in space.

Last week, the Shijian 21, China’s latest model for the “experimental validation of space debris mitigation technology” was delivered to its designated orbit.

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A Chinese satellite has used a manoeuvre to avoid being followed by a spying US satellite, hinting at its capability in potential space warfare.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3154496/chinese-satellite-shows-space-warfare-prowess-dodging-us

Like the terrorist groups funded and armed by US such as ISIS, al qaeda, taliban, dalai lama and etc! Hell No!

Video: “I used to work for the religious cult Falun Gong” “我曾經為邪教法輪功工作過”

For anyone who’s been paying attention to the new cold war, you may have noticed that YouTube often boosts anti-China networks like New Tang Dynasty which is the media arm of the Falun Gong. This YouTuber once worked for the Falun Gong’s musical, Shen Yun, and he exposes the whole cult in this talk. 對於一直關注新冷戰的人來說，你可能已經註意到YouTube經常宣傳反華網絡，比如法輪功的媒體機構新唐朝。 這位YouTuber曾經為法輪功的音樂劇神韻工作，他在這次演講中揭露了整個邪教。
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SCMP: World’s advanced economies still look with envy at US’s military strength, technological prowess, universities and its entertainment – but much less so at the most famous US export of all: democracy, fake democracy. 香港南華早報: 世界發達經濟體仍然羨慕美國的軍事實力、技術實力、大學及其娛樂活動 – 但更不用說美國最著名的出口產品：民主、虛假民主 並不感興趣.

Xi Jinping Continues to Attend the 16th G20 Leaders’ Summit

On the evening of October 31, 2021, President Xi Jinping continued to attend the 16th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Beijing via video link, and he mainly elaborated views on issues such as climate change, energy, and sustainable development.

Xi Jinping pointed out, climate change and energy issues are present prominent global challenges that concern the common interests of the international community and bear on the future of the Earth. The willingness and motivation of the international community to jointly cope with challenges continue to rise, and the key is to take concrete actions. First, we should adopt comprehensive and balanced policies. We must balance environmental protection and economic development, address climate change and safeguard people’s livelihood. Major economies should strengthen cooperation in this regard. Second, we should fully and effectively implement the United Nations (UN) Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. We should uphold the role of the UN as the main channel, follow the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, abide by international law, focus on effective actions, take stronger actions and enhance cooperation. Third, we must increase support for developing countries. The G20 members should take the lead in promoting and applying advanced technologies, and developed countries should also earnestly fulfill their commitments to providing funds for developing countries.

Xi Jinping emphasized, in the past 15 years, the cut of China’s carbon emission intensity has greatly exceeded the climate action goals of 2020. China will successively release implementation plans and supporting measures for major areas and industries to achieve carbon peaking, and establish the “1+N” policy framework for carbon peak and carbon neutrality. China will further transform and upgrade energy and industrial structures, promote research, development and application of green and low-carbon technologies, support qualified places, industries, and enterprises to take the lead in reaching the peak, and contribute to addressing climate change and promoting the energy transformation.

Xi Jinping said, at present, the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered multiple crises. The development achievements made by the international community over the years have been seriously eroded and developing countries are facing unprecedented challenges and tests. The COVID-19 pandemic has once again shown that all countries enjoy a shared future and intertwined interests, and form a community with a shared future for mankind. Promoting sustainable development in developing countries will benefit the people of the countries concerned, and also affect the future and destiny of the whole mankind and the Earth.

Xi Jinping emphasized, China recently has launched the Global Development Initiative and called on the international community to accelerate the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promote a more robust, greener and more balanced global development. The G20 should build consensus and step up actions in this regard.

First, give priority to development and act on the people-centered philosophy. All parties should take the betterment of people’s well-being and realization of people’s well-rounded development as the starting point and ultimate goal, place development cooperation in a more prominent position in global macro-policy coordination and the G20 agenda, and strive to address problems such as poverty and imbalanced development.

Second, stick to being action-oriented and promote practical cooperation. All sides should increase input in development, attach importance to the needs of developing countries, and strengthen cooperation in critical areas such as poverty reduction, food security, industrialization and connectivity. China hosted the International Conference on Food Loss and Waste in September this year. China stands ready to contribute more Chinese wisdom and solutions through the G20 platform.

Third, pursue mutual benefit and build partnerships. All sides should support the UN in playing a coordinating role, deepen global partnership for development, and build a global community of development with a shared future. Developed countries should earnestly honor their development assistance commitments and provide more resources for developing countries. The Global Development Initiative proposed by China will further synergize with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and jointly advance global development.

The G20 Rome Leaders’ Declaration was adopted at the Summit.

Ding Xuexiang, Liu He, Yang Jiechi and others attended the activity.

Wang Yi attended the Summit in Italy as President Xi Jinping’s special representative.

Exciting Developments – Music Diplomacy 2021 replace Ping Pong Diplomacy back in 1972: The American performing arts conservatory Juilliard School has inaugurated its first overseas campus in China, receiving congratulations from First Lady Peng Liyuan and China’s foreign vice-minister in a sign that Beijing is pushing music diplomacy. 令人振奮的發展 – 音樂外交 2021 取代了 1972 年的乒乓外交：美國表演藝術學院茱莉亞學院在中國開設了第一個海外校區，收到第一夫人彭麗媛和中國外交部副部長的祝賀，這是北京正在推動的一個跡象 音樂外交.

Bookstore in US are closing up fast. US government even want to propose banning online stores to deliver books for FREE! Same is not happening in China, look at Chongqing’s Most Majestic Bookstore Zhongshuge appears more magical than it does real and has wowed many visitors.

Video: Macron says AUKUS deal is ‘very bad news for credibility of Australia’ and Morrison Lied. 馬克龍表示，AUKUS 的交易“對澳大利亞的信譽來說是一個非常壞的消息”，莫里森說謊.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison lied to him while he was secretly negotiating a submarine deal with the United States and Britain. 法國總統埃馬紐埃爾·馬克龍表示，澳大利亞總理斯科特·莫里森在與美國和英國秘密談判潛艇交易時向他撒謊.

Answering a reporter’s question about whether he thinks Morrison lied to him, Macron replied, “I don’t think, I know”. 在回答記者關於他是否認為莫里森對他撒謊的問題時，馬克龍回答說：“我不認為，我知道”.

Bevin Chu: NO TIME TO DIE? BRITISH EMPIRE, DEAD ON ARRIVAL! THE NEW JAMES BOND FILM IS NOSTALGIA OF A DECLINING EMPIRE By Hu Xijin Oct 30, 2021

I watched the new James Bond movie last night. It is well made. But the more I watched, the more it looked like comedy. In one scene when they are about to destroy a chemical manufacturing facility located on a disputed island between Russia and Japan, the MI6 official asks whether there are any Royal Navy warships nearby. It turns out there are, and then the missile is launched. Are the British sleepwalking? The Royal Navy is now relying heavily on the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, which has been leaking frequently, to scrape a battle group up. Yet HMS Queen Elizabeth did come to show in the Asia Pacific region recently. But if it is exploited as the basis for the story, it would be too embarrassing.

The UK is a declining empire. The novel coronavirus epidemic has gravely devastated the country, killing hundreds of thousands of people. Many residents of other countries are afraid of taking the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine produced by the UK. In the Taiwan island alone, hundreds of people died after receiving the vaccine. Ironically, this James Bond movie is about preventing biological weapons.

The British are really good at this. Although the country is in decline, it is still high-spirited. In the newly filmed 007 movie, the empire seems to be in full swing. But I believe that the Western blockbusters in which characters attempt to save the human race will gradually become ridiculous over time, as these blockbusters will lose the public’s psychological foundation due to the relative decline in strengths of Western countries and the continuous disintegration of self-confidence.

In the movie, the disputed islands between Russia and Japan, which should be controlled by Russia, were bombed. If the UK dared to do this in reality, Russia wouldn’t waste a minute to respond with hardline measures. A few months ago after Moscow said a patrol ship fired warning shots against British vessels, London declined that any warning shot had been fired.

But I have to praise James Bond movies. They never mess with China. Instead, they are friendly to China. Even when the ties between China and Britain is getting worse, some villains in the movie still “speak Russian.” This is because the Chinese film market is huge. In a commercial promoting the James Bond movie, Daniel Craig said “Thank you” in Chinese, showing his appreciation. Chinese consumption power is the strength.
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SKYFALL, JAMES BOND’S RESURRECTION, AND 21ST-CENTURY ANGLO-AMERICAN IMPERIAL NOSTALGIA
Marouf Hasian Jr.

… an ideological critique of the latest James Bond installment, Skyfall. The author argues that the director of the film, Sam Mendes, has succeeded in creating a highly popular movie by tapping into societal desires for Anglo-American imperial nostalgia.

Several characters in the movie, including Bond and M, suffer falls from grace that parallel the loss of British imperial power, but in the end, both Bond and the empire are resurrected when they return to the old and true ways of dealing with cyberterrorist dangers.

The 2012 release of Skyfall became a part of the British pageantry that swirled around the London Olympics and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and the nostalgic imperialism of this latest Bond film allowed Anglo-American audiences to celebrate Britain’s continued relevance and the need for MI6, the British Secret Service.
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THE BONDS OF EMPIRE
(Post-)Imperial Negotiations in the 007 Film Series TIMO MÜLLERN

THE COLLECTIVE IMAGINATION of the British Empire and its afterlife, the enormously successful James Bond films have played a significant role since the start of the series in1962.

Over half the world’s population has seen at least one Bond film, according to a recent estimate, and both the logo and the Bond signature tune are ubiquitous in global popular culture.

From the opening scene of the first film, which shows the local head of British secret intelligence playing cards in his colonial-style club in Jamaica, references to Britain’s imperial past have pervaded the series. Like the fictional works of the colonial period that Edward Said studied in his seminal Culture and Imperialism, the Bond films exhibit a “consistency of concern” with empire that regulates audience perception of the relationship between metropolitan Western spaces and the (former) colonies.

This is the more remarkable as these films are products of the post-imperial period. By the time the first Bond film, Dr. No (1962), came into theatres, Jamaica had gained its independence, and a sense of belatedness would continue to pervade the series. As cultural texts, the Bond films are documents of imperial nostalgia. They reveal a continuing reluctance to abandon the certainties of imperialist chauvinism and document Britain’s anxiety over its changing status in the post-imperial world.

Not surprisingly, the films have been called “at best ideologically conservative, and at worst downright reactionary” in their treatment of race.

Three pivotal phases in the history of the film series:

·the mid-1960s, when the first Bond films appeared in close succession and an imperial worldview could still pass for a matter of course;

·the mid-1970s, when Roger Moore debuted in two films suffused with imperial stereotyping and post-imperial anxiety;

·the mid-2000s, when the transition from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig resulted in the most fundamental overhaul of the series, including an open discussion of the global entanglements of economic neo-imperialism that Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri have conceptualized as ‘Empire’.