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TexasTowelie

(125,162 posts) Thu Dec 25, 2025, 07:47 AM 8 hrs ago

75% Collapse - China Is In Trouble; Chinese Economy; Pentagon on China's Military - China Update

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Chinese Economy: Rhodium Group Report
08:29 China’s Military: Pentagon Report

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75% Collapse - China Is In Trouble; Chinese Economy; Pentagon on China's Military - China Update (Original Post) TexasTowelie 8 hrs ago OP

I always find his breakdown very enlightening. efhmc 7 hrs ago #1

It certainly provides a perspective that is lacking elsewhere. TexasTowelie 6 hrs ago #2

efhmc

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1. I always find his breakdown very enlightening.

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Thu Dec 25, 2025, 08:50 AM

7 hrs ago

TexasTowelie

(125,162 posts)

2. It certainly provides a perspective that is lacking elsewhere.

Reply to efhmc (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 25, 2025, 09:49 AM

6 hrs ago

I believe that his prior experience as a diplomatic attaché for New Zealand allows him some leeway in his reporting as long as he is not overtly political against the CCP.

I also wonder what motivates him to remain in China, particularly after the COVID lockdowns.

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