Politicalization in the West is now even intensified. In the name of humanity, the Europeans still insist on sanctioning Russia, while inflation in the UK has just reached a peak of over 10%, and the commitment to carbon neutrality has been abandoned by European countries. All of these turn out to be a sellout of a green, environmental-friendly future that politicians once promised, and an economic crisis is imminent. The people of Europe are betrayed, forced to bear the dead weight of supporting a war that has barely anything to do with them. How will an economic and resource crisis hit the West in a predictable future? In this episode, Charles and Einar go through embarrassing moments for the West.

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Standing on the brink of the Web 3.0 era, the CHIPS Act of 2022 casts a shadow over the world. As a signal of another round of technological competition against China on the horizon, it only piles on the already-desperate global chip crisis. Meanwhile, the resurgence of the pink tide in Latin America which is a defiance of the predatory hegemony, along with the seemly never-ending COVID pandemic, are all pounding the faltered global order. From this point, where the world will head to? Charles and Einar break down the trending events of the week in this episode.

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Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has triggered the outrage of public opinion in China while escalating the tensive situation over the Taiwan Strait. With the PLA drilling for days close to the island, rumours about Taiwan "becoming the next Ukraine" has come back on the stage. Similarly, India just reclaimed its ambition of replacing China as the world factory; Plus, the outbreak on Hainan island has also raised concerns about another wave of Chinese cities locking down. Politically and economically, China seems now facing challenges from multiple sides. But why are people still having faith in this country? In this episode, Charles and Einar talk about all the things now troubling China.

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Has Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan become a reality, the tension in the Taiwan Strait escalates while the relations between the PRC and the US drop drastically. Yet, the puzzle remains unanswered: Why does Pelosi insist on her visit? Is that another political adventure to gain the edge for the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election? With the shrunk storage and continuous chip shortage, what will she negotiate with TSMC? How much will the semiconductor fab in Arizona make up the capacity of the US? In this episode, Charles Liu and Einar Tangen react to the latest top stories of the week, and everything that burdens the US.

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As the US inflation rate hits the highest level, we witness the police officers on the ground standing aside when an active shooter was massacring the whole school in Texas. With a weakening economy, it seems we will not only expect the return of Donald Trump on 2024, but a much more absurd, polarized society. In foreign affairs, the US still pursues an aggressive policy that insists on sanctioning Russia, how long will Washington hold on to the antagonistic attitude against Russia and China? What's the message China sends to the States by rejecting Boeing? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talk about Trump, the Texas shooting, and the overshadowed future for the US.

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Following the Plaza Accord in 1985, the United States snapped the fast growth of Japanese economy and turned Japan into its puppet without independence. However, US began to see backlashes and challenges when it tried to implement the same hegemonic diplomacy in Asia four decades later. NATO drove into a dead end when it tried to extend its influence and take Asia to under its wing. In addition, United States seemed to lose one of the biggest airplane deals after China signed a 292-plane order with Airbus, instead of with Boeing. Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about everything America is messing up now, and more.

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The price of almost all the fuels, including cooking oil, has soared since the US&EU began sanctioning Russia, that even turning French fries into a luxury. Inflation in the United States is already became considerable, why can't the Biden administration just do something? The food crisis seems to be threatening the world, and what should we do? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about French fries, Smart moves and everything America is losing.

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With inflation troubling the economy, American people are now facing an upcoming recession and severe shortages on supplies. The Biden administration has demonstrated over and over again its incompetence in solving domestic issues or mitigating international tensions. Such a weak leader of the free world has drifted some of America’s close friends away, especially India. Quietly yet confidently, India is planning for its rise to surpass and replace China. But can it? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen will break down what has happened around the world this week, softly.

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