I KNEW This Was Coming!

Xi Jinping wants to dominate Central 
Asia for his Belt & Road Initiative!

The EU and China might have 
a lot of difficulties lying

ahead of them that could scuttle any trade deal.

And the US found a game changer that can 
frustrate China and Russia in the Arctic!

That and more on this week’s 
China news headlines.

Welcome to China Uncensored, I’m Chris Chappell.

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(shuffles papers)
The US has revealed

a new polar icebreaker amid its 
Arctic rivalry with Russia and China!

And by that I mean a literal polar icebreaker.

Not asking a snow owl, “Crazy weather, huh?”

The new icebreaker

will help to expand America’s 
presence in the Arctic Circle as

part of a new Arctic Strategy unveiled last year.

It’s the first new icebreaker the Coast 
Guard has had in more than 25 years,

but more are on the way, with 
the first new Polar Security Cutter class icebreaker

beginning 
construction this year. ETA: 2028.

Given what’s going on in America right now,

this is one of the least controversial 
stories involving the US and ICE.

It’s about time the US Coast 
Guard got some new icebreakers!

Russia and China have been conducting 
joint naval drills near Alaska and

elsewhere in the Arcticin a bid to 
snatch up resources and trade routes…

exposed by climate change melting the sea ice.

Conveniently, the Arctic also 
borders a ton of NATO countries.

Both Russia and China have also been 
ramping up their pipelines to the far north

and adding icebreakers to 
their naval fleets.

The CCP has even declared itself a “Near Arctic State,”

which makes no sense if you look at a map.

Unless it’s one drawn by them.

Currently, the Coast Guard operates 
around two dozen icebreakers,

but only three are suitable for polar expeditions.

Meanwhile, Russia possesses more 
than 40 icebreakers and controls

53% of the Arctic coastline.

So, it’s a 
no-brainer why the US needs these ships.

On the bright side, skirmishes might be less 
dramatic if they run into any Chinese ships,

since the water in their water 
cannons would be all frozen.

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Pro-Russian Telegram videos

and Ukrainian intelligence reports suggest that…

China has armed Russia with a 
laser gun to shoot down drones.

It’s called the “Silent Hunter” system

, and 
it’s a pretty sophisticated piece of weaponry.

Designed to search for, track, 
and take down enemy drones,

the laser can be mounted on top of an SUV 
and operated from within the vehicle.

No word on if these fricking lasers can be 
mounted on the heads of fricking sharks.

From the vehicle, it can detect 
drones from 3.1 miles away,

blind them once they’re two miles 
away,

and shoot them down a mile out.

Beijing has regularly denied claims 
that it is providing direct military

support to Moscow and has even 
offered to broker a ceasefire.

Which, knowing them, wouldn’t 
surprise me to learn is the name of

One of their weapons.

Russia has stepped up its defenses 
against Ukrainian drones lately,

while ramping up its own drone program.

It would seem that “no-limits partnership” with 
the CCP

is starting to pay off for Putin…

at least until China’s sudden but inevitable 
betrayal,

when they stab them in the back.

Or possibly shark-laser them in the back.

(shuffles papers)
And after the break,

the EU and China are finding 
it hard to mend trade ties.

Welcome back.

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Something shocking and rare has happened!

The chief of the European Unionhas declared that…

She agrees with President Trump on China 
trade issues and that “Donald is right”!

Did…I wake up in an alternate universe?

The European Commission President was at the G7

meeting in Canada earlier 
this week, where she said:

“when we focus our attention on tariffs between 
partners,

it diverts our energy from the real challenge

— one that threatens us all”...
and also said that “on this point,

Donald is right–there is a serious problem.”

Well no duh Donald is right…

he’s a Republican.

They’re right, and 
the Democrats are left, silly.

Von Der Leyen was referring to the CCP’s 
restrictions on raw materials exports needed

for batteries, cars, and wind turbines.

She 
also accused the Chinese Communist Party of

“weaponizing” its ability to produce critical 
raw materials while icing out competitors.

I guess that’s another good reason 
for the US to get more icebreakers.

(shuffles papers)
Troubles between the EU and China don’t end there.

Earlier this week, the EU refused to hold a key meeting with China

over trade 
spats before a leaders’ summit.

The EU cited a lack of progress 
on trade disputes as the reason.

So, are they now realizing that it’s pointless 
to negotiate and do business with a lying,

brutal dictatorship?

Are all my years spent yelling 
about this finally being heeded?

Sadly, no.

Trade talks are still ongoing 
between China and the EU.

Because if there’s one thing Europe loves doing,

it’s holding endless rounds of talks…

with tyrants. Maybe the 
647th time will be the charm!

But Europe is getting less patient with the CCP’s 
unfair economic practices and shady dealings.

It even accused China’s AliExpress 
of breaching illegal product rules…

by failing to enforce rules designed to…

keep influencers from promoting the online 
sale of fake medicines or illegal products…

And to keep porn out of the hands of minors.

I don’t mean to victim blame, but at this point,

if you’re surprised China isn’t 
following the rules, what a dumb, gullible victim

.In response, China is 
doing what it does best: denial and blame!

China lashed out at the G-7 and Von Der 
Leyen for criticism of its policies.

Guo Jiakun, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson,

said that comments made at the G7 that were 
critical of China’s trade practices were…

“irresponsible,” “manipulative,” and “a smear.”

He should work at a movie theater,

because he’s an expert in projection.

No doubt, both sides will find a way to get back

to the negotiating table at 
some point. They always do.

But Europe might be making all of these statements

to get on Trump’s good side and build 
some leverage for whenever talks do resume

. Because I have a good feeling 
the 648th time will be the charm!

(shuffles papers)
But China does have

some trade alternatives.

Well, 
at least they’re trying to.

Xi Jinping has signed a treaty to 
elevate China’s ties with Central Asia

at a summit in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The treaty that was signed talks about permanent good-neighbourliness

and 
friendly cooperation with the leaders

of… Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan,

Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Trusting China to be a good neighbor and keep its word

? Sounds like 
something a dumb, gullible victim would do.

This China-Central Asia summit was the second 
of its kind,

with the first being in 2023.

While there, Xi also took a swipe at the US and others,

criticizing the so-called hegemonism and tariffs…

which have been imposed by President 
Trump on some of these countries.

But Xi also called for more cooperation 
in trade, agriculture, and other areas,

while announcing a $208.9 million 
dollar grant to help these countries

with livelihood and development projects.

Which has absolutely zero 
strings attached, I’m sure.

The CCP is making it clear that it wants to deepen

its Belt & Road infrastructure 
and investments in the region

and gain access to Central Asian 
minerals and energy resources.

And there’s no time like the present!

Historically, these areas were crucial 
to Silk Road trade

. The historical one,not the online black market that 
AliExpress seems like it wants to replace.

But later, China had some stiff competition from

other empires and countries, 
like Russia, Iran, and Turkey.

Now, Turkey is facing serious economic issues…

while Russia…

and Iran are bogged down in wars that are 
depleting both their financial and military power.

And as for the West, they’ve either mostly 
ignored this region or are turned off from it…

by the Afghanistan debacle and the 
authoritarian regimes governing these countries.

But a couple of months ago, the EU held a 
similar meeting with Central Asian leaders,

and other countries such as the US 
and South Korea are also exploring

deepening cooperation.

Only time 
will tell where that will go.

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