David Spindler
@davidspindler.bsky.social
Great Wall history and other stuff.
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Here's an inside look at how New York Times reporters investigated Chinese government influence in NYC's elections.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/i...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/i...
Inside Our Investigation of China’s Influence Campaigns
www.nytimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Here's an inside look at how New York Times reporters investigated Chinese government influence in NYC's elections.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/i...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/i...
Or Xi’s Dilemma: A Trade War That Threatens Every Other Negotiation With the U.S.?
Trump’s Dilemma: A Trade War That Threatens Every Other Negotiation With China
President Trump is staking everything on winning by imposing tariffs on China. But the fight threatens to choke off negotiations about other issues like Taiwan, fentanyl, TikTok and more.
www.nytimes.com
April 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Or Xi’s Dilemma: A Trade War That Threatens Every Other Negotiation With the U.S.?
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This is one of the saddest capitulations I have ever seen. A law firm honored for its bravery has more than bent the knee and kissed the ring: it has paid the ransom demanded by Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands
Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This is one of the saddest capitulations I have ever seen. A law firm honored for its bravery has more than bent the knee and kissed the ring: it has paid the ransom demanded by Trump.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/20/u...
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It's unfortunate that Georgetown U is only willing to stand by Anna Puglisi AFTER she made it public. Pusillanimous university leaders across the world who bow to money right and left is why academic freedom is in jeopardy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/t...
Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign Research
Think tanks and universities have helped expose problematic Chinese business practices. Now, those businesses are accusing them of defamation.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's unfortunate that Georgetown U is only willing to stand by Anna Puglisi AFTER she made it public. Pusillanimous university leaders across the world who bow to money right and left is why academic freedom is in jeopardy. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/t...
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You are not the only one noticing.
Am I the only one noting that after demonizing China for years, Trump seems to be letting them off lightly, while going full tilt against Canada? Is it Musk's business interests? Have Chinese players been buying Trumpcoin?
February 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
You are not the only one noticing.
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Probably just a coincidence, but everyone described or photographed in this WaPo story (about low-income voters who are sure Trump doesn't mean taking benefits away from *them*) appears to be white.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn’t slash their benefits
Voters in the struggling Pennsylvania city of New Castle backed Donald Trump hoping he’d curb inflation. But he’ll be under pressure to cut federal spending.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 26, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Probably just a coincidence, but everyone described or photographed in this WaPo story (about low-income voters who are sure Trump doesn't mean taking benefits away from *them*) appears to be white.
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/...
Very unlikely. Wolf warrior statements are a convenient, low-cost way to demonstrate loyalty.
December 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Very unlikely. Wolf warrior statements are a convenient, low-cost way to demonstrate loyalty.
Or actually non-local businesses
Predatory bandits are now raiding local businesses across China
The bullies are local authorities & police
As tax revenue craters, they turn to coercion
Central gov has failed to stimulate consumption, fix local debt, or stop predation
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/b...
By liyuan6.bsky.social
The bullies are local authorities & police
As tax revenue craters, they turn to coercion
Central gov has failed to stimulate consumption, fix local debt, or stop predation
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/26/b...
By liyuan6.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Or actually non-local businesses