Phelim Kine
@phelimkine.bsky.social
D.C.-based China correspondent @politico ; Past @hrw.org ; Dow Jones Newswires, Phnom Penh Post; China News (Taiwan).
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Wild that threats and actions by PRC have no effect on tensions, but words from Japan PM in response DO "stir tensions". Why is it always the victims who "provoke"?
Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
Japan's new leader's remarks on threats toward Taiwan spark tensions with China
Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Wild that threats and actions by PRC have no effect on tensions, but words from Japan PM in response DO "stir tensions". Why is it always the victims who "provoke"?
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Trump's fallout with Marjorie Taylor Greene has been dramatic.
One reason Trump may be lashing out: Fear that MTG is creating a "permission structure" for more lawmakers to break from him, says our @DashaBurns on #PlaybookPod.
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
One reason Trump may be lashing out: Fear that MTG is creating a "permission structure" for more lawmakers to break from him, says our @DashaBurns on #PlaybookPod.
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Trump's fallout with Marjorie Taylor Greene has been dramatic.
One reason Trump may be lashing out: Fear that MTG is creating a "permission structure" for more lawmakers to break from him, says our @DashaBurns on #PlaybookPod.
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
One reason Trump may be lashing out: Fear that MTG is creating a "permission structure" for more lawmakers to break from him, says our @DashaBurns on #PlaybookPod.
🎧 pod.link/1169056746
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COLUMN: “The way back for the Democratic Party is about how we work around what appears for some to be this immovable object, Trump and Trumpism,” @gavinnewsom.bsky.social tells our Jonathan Martin.
Read Martin’s column on how Newsom is well-positioned for the future of politics: politi.co/4o1i0rM
Read Martin’s column on how Newsom is well-positioned for the future of politics: politi.co/4o1i0rM
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
COLUMN: “The way back for the Democratic Party is about how we work around what appears for some to be this immovable object, Trump and Trumpism,” @gavinnewsom.bsky.social tells our Jonathan Martin.
Read Martin’s column on how Newsom is well-positioned for the future of politics: politi.co/4o1i0rM
Read Martin’s column on how Newsom is well-positioned for the future of politics: politi.co/4o1i0rM
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Trump calls for Indiana GOP members to be ousted after redistricting efforts stall
Trump calls for Indiana GOP members to be ousted after redistricting efforts stall
“Any Republican that votes against this important redistricting, potentially having an impact on America itself, should be PRIMARIED,” the president said.
dlvr.it
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Trump calls for Indiana GOP members to be ousted after redistricting efforts stall
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Beijing doing its part to boost Japanese defense spending
Beijing launches new initiative to massively expand Japanese tourism to Taiwan😀. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/c...
China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates | CNN
China has warned its citizens against traveling to Japan as it escalates a backlash over comments by the country’s prime minister about the island of Taiwan.
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Beijing doing its part to boost Japanese defense spending
Beijing launches new initiative to massively expand Japanese tourism to Taiwan😀. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/c...
China warns citizens against Japan travel as Taiwan spat escalates | CNN
China has warned its citizens against traveling to Japan as it escalates a backlash over comments by the country’s prime minister about the island of Taiwan.
www.cnn.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Beijing launches new initiative to massively expand Japanese tourism to Taiwan😀. www.cnn.com/2025/11/15/c...
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1/ It should be noted that PRC is having local police departments in Fujian issue these notices... a denigration of Taiwan by treating it as an appendage of Fujian. Recall that the services pact essentially treated Taiwan as part of Fujian.
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6244547
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6244547
China issues bounty for arrest of two Taiwanese influencers | Taiwan News | Nov. 14, 2025 15:45
Quanzhou police seek arrest of pair who exposed CCP's united front tactics | Nov. 14, 2025 15:45
www.taiwannews.com.tw
November 15, 2025 at 1:06 AM
1/ It should be noted that PRC is having local police departments in Fujian issue these notices... a denigration of Taiwan by treating it as an appendage of Fujian. Recall that the services pact essentially treated Taiwan as part of Fujian.
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6244547
www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6244547
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UNION STARBUCKS BARISTAS LAUNCH UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE STRIKE IN 40+ CITIES NATIONWIDE
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM
UNION STARBUCKS BARISTAS LAUNCH UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE STRIKE IN 40+ CITIES NATIONWIDE
“The language about ‘equality and respect’ and ‘positive energy’ carries conditions — Beijing is effectively saying the U.S. must scale back its regional presence before any genuine mil-to-mil stability is possible" @politico.com www.politico.com/newsletters/...
Beijing wants more Pentagon convos — but at a price
The Chinese government says that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had the right idea when he called for closer ties between the world’s most powerful militaries.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“The language about ‘equality and respect’ and ‘positive energy’ carries conditions — Beijing is effectively saying the U.S. must scale back its regional presence before any genuine mil-to-mil stability is possible" @politico.com www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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We are facing what can only be described as a Situation
Q: "Why are White House officials…meeting with Rep. Boebert in an effort to try to get her to not sign this petition calling for the release of the [Epstein] files?"
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
Leavitt: "I'm not going to detail conversations that took place in the situation room."
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
We are facing what can only be described as a Situation
"Foreign countries expect talks to progress more quickly and they're betting a ruling against Trump’s tariffs could weaken his bargaining power, giving smaller economies a better chance to shape future pacts" @arihawkins.bsky.social @ddesrochers.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Tariffs are on trial, but US trade talks are moving full steam ahead
As the justices weigh limits on Trump’s trade authority, foreign governments continue to seek deals, while hoping the case may give them more leverage.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Foreign countries expect talks to progress more quickly and they're betting a ruling against Trump’s tariffs could weaken his bargaining power, giving smaller economies a better chance to shape future pacts" @arihawkins.bsky.social @ddesrochers.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Japan's new PM @takaichi_sanae is turning into Beijing's worst nightmare. Takaichi goes uber hawk with implicit threat to drop Japan's commitment to not develop nuclear weapons. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Takaichi declines to confirm stance on ‘3 non-nuclear principles’ | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Nov. 11 avoided stating whether her defense and security policies would adhere to the “three non-nuclear principles” that Japanese administrations have followed for de...
www.asahi.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Japan's new PM @takaichi_sanae is turning into Beijing's worst nightmare. Takaichi goes uber hawk with implicit threat to drop Japan's commitment to not develop nuclear weapons. www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
"Multiple governments are betting the administration will be able to use other laws to reimpose at least some of the tariffs that could be struck down by the Supreme Court" @arihawkins.bsky.social @ddesrochers.bsky.social @politico.com subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Tariffs are on trial but US trade talks are moving full steam ahead
As the Supreme Court weighs limits on Trump’s trade authority, foreign governments continue to press for deals, while hoping the case may give them more leverage.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
"Multiple governments are betting the administration will be able to use other laws to reimpose at least some of the tariffs that could be struck down by the Supreme Court" @arihawkins.bsky.social @ddesrochers.bsky.social @politico.com subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
Brace for a sharp increase in tariffs on Thai imports to the U.S. asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
Thailand suspends Trump-brokered peace deal with Cambodia
PM says 'everything must be stopped' after two soldiers injured in border area
asia.nikkei.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Brace for a sharp increase in tariffs on Thai imports to the U.S. asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
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Taiwanese activist once imprisoned in PRC says....
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KMT chair wants Taiwan to be like Macau: activist - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Taiwanese activist once imprisoned in PRC says....
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
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Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
"Beijing’s move to schedule those chemicals for more stringent export controls marks an easing in its longtime resistance to U.S. pressure to curb their flow from Chinese factories to Mexican cartels" @politico.com subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Beijing tightens export controls on fentanyl precursor chemicals
The Chinese Commerce Ministry announcement marks Beijing’s follow-through on a commitment to address its role in the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"Beijing’s move to schedule those chemicals for more stringent export controls marks an easing in its longtime resistance to U.S. pressure to curb their flow from Chinese factories to Mexican cartels" @politico.com subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
"The move lifts curbs on gallium, germanium and antimony, used in advanced semiconductors and smartphones as well as military technologies such as electronic warfare and surveillance systems" www.politico.eu/article/chin...
China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to US
The move covers exports of gallium, germanium and antimony, which are used in advanced semiconductors and in military applications.
www.politico.eu
November 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
"The move lifts curbs on gallium, germanium and antimony, used in advanced semiconductors and smartphones as well as military technologies such as electronic warfare and surveillance systems" www.politico.eu/article/chin...
"China today is what the US used to be. It has scale. It has skills. Above all, it has national will, discipline, and stamina" www.semafor.com/article/11/0...
View: The Shipping News for the US is not good
The danger for Washington is that China, sensing US weakness, will start weaponizing its other industrial strengths.
www.semafor.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
"China today is what the US used to be. It has scale. It has skills. Above all, it has national will, discipline, and stamina" www.semafor.com/article/11/0...
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HBK: “In an era marked by increasing fragmentation, volatility and rising authoritarianism, this gathering affirms something vital – that democracies, even when far apart, are not alone”
Taiwan vice-president presses case at EU parliament for joint efforts to counter China
China angered by the address, criticising Europe for allowing ‘separatist activities’ to be carried out in parliament building
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
HBK: “In an era marked by increasing fragmentation, volatility and rising authoritarianism, this gathering affirms something vital – that democracies, even when far apart, are not alone”
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In Depth: How corruption burned through China’s firefighting services – Caixin Global
In Depth: How Corruption Burned Through China’s Firefighting Services
A nationwide crackdown has exposed high-ranking officials who bought promotions, rigged procurement deals and traded safety approvals for cash
www.caixinglobal.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In Depth: How corruption burned through China’s firefighting services – Caixin Global
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EU industry boss Séjourné has been talking China to Italian daily La Stampa
"We need to introduce conditionality for foreign investment. There are manufacturers in Europe that assemble Chinese cars with Chinese components and workers, in Spain and Hungary. This is not good."
"We need to introduce conditionality for foreign investment. There are manufacturers in Europe that assemble Chinese cars with Chinese components and workers, in Spain and Hungary. This is not good."
November 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
EU industry boss Séjourné has been talking China to Italian daily La Stampa
"We need to introduce conditionality for foreign investment. There are manufacturers in Europe that assemble Chinese cars with Chinese components and workers, in Spain and Hungary. This is not good."
"We need to introduce conditionality for foreign investment. There are manufacturers in Europe that assemble Chinese cars with Chinese components and workers, in Spain and Hungary. This is not good."
"In the years to come, the United States must prepare two forces: one to stop a Chinese invasion and another to end the conflict" via @zackcooper.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/how-w...
How War in Taiwan Ends
Even if deterrence fails, America could thwart China.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"In the years to come, the United States must prepare two forces: one to stop a Chinese invasion and another to end the conflict" via @zackcooper.bsky.social www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/how-w...