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Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China MBA, is an economist and national security analyst with a focus on China and Russia. He is a graduate of American Military University.
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during a meeting, gesturing with his hand, seated at a table with a cup and documents, against a backdrop of golden curtains.

Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Promoting China as a Responsible World Power

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China Daily, a Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece, recently wrote, “China has all along been a staunch builder of world peace, contributor to global development, defender of the international order, and provider of public goods.” Just a few weeks earlier, Global Times, another CCP outlet, ran an article titled China’s Contributions to World Peace, Development Bolster Its International Image, which said, “In an increasingly polarized and fragmented international landscape, China’s sense of responsibility and conduct as a major power have helped… prompting a global reassessment of what it means to be a major power.” These articles are consistent with China’s attempts over the past five years to present itself as a “responsible power” promoting a multipolar world free from U.S.

Demonstrators hold signs advocating to abolish ICE during a nighttime protest in an urban setting.

Taxpayer Funding for Activists: How Government Grants Support Minnesota’s Anti-ICE Riots

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Minnesota’s anti-ICE protests are funded by a number of labor unions including AFSCME Local 3800, SEIU Local 26, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO; faith-based groups including the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota, Faith in Minnesota and ISAIAH, and the Legal Rights Center; and activist organizations such as Indivisible Twin Cities and groups linked to the Headwaters Foundation for Justice.

Volunteers serve meals at a community event, showcasing a diverse group of people engaged in food distribution and celebration.

Mamdani’s NYC Socialist Experiment Ended Before It Began

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  Margaret Thatcher once characterized socialism by saying, “The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people’s money.” The experience of Zohran Mamdani’s quixotic attempt to transform New York City into a socialist paradise, an oxymoron, demonstrates that Thatcher’s observation requires an addition: you also need the permission of the people paying for it.

Chinese President Xi Jinping greets military personnel during a ceremony, surrounded by applauding officers in uniforms, showcasing support and unity within the armed forces.

China Arrests Top General, Why This Purge Is Different

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  China announced investigations on January 24–25, 2026, into two of the highest-ranking military leaders in the country: General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and the highest-ranking uniformed officer below Xi Jinping, and General Liu Zhenli, chief of the CMC’s Joint Staff Department.