Xi's "Four Red Lines" For China Set To Clash With Trump's 'America First' Trade Measures

these are the four red lines, which the Chinese leader urged Washington to avoid crossing, no matter the administration:

1) Supporting Taiwan independence.

2) Interfering in China’s democracy and human rights

3) Stifling China’s development path, e.g. by sanctions and trade restrictions.

4) Restricting China’s rights to advancement and development.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/xis-four-red-lines-china-set-clash-trumps-america-first-trade-measures

https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/biden-xi-jinping-lima-meeting-trump-b2648871.html

When asked by @afshinrattansi why so many Trump foreign policy picks seem "more make Israel great again than make America great again," @SebGorka melts down and threatens to storm out of the interview

Gorka is a frontrunner for Trump's deputy national security advisor

https://twitter.com/i/status/1858015916849500297

Saudi Arabia "Leading A Push Back" On Commitments To Leave Fossil Fuels At COP29

Saudi Arabia is reportedly "leading a push back" on restating climate commitments to transition away from fossil fuels put into place last year, according to Yahoo Finance.

The Yahoo Finance article says that both European and U.S. negotiators aim to reinforce last year's commitments to boost energy efficiency and renewable energy, viewing them as crucial to maintaining progress in the global climate fight.

But Saudi Arabia is reportedly using "a mix of delaying tactics and outright blocking maneuvers" to resist these efforts, the report says.

Last year, COP28 marked the first inclusion of a fossil fuel phase-out in its final agreement, with the UAE securing support from Saudi Arabia and other oil producers. Developed and climate-vulnerable nations see any weakening of that language as a significant setback.

This year’s COP29 negotiations are focused on scaling up climate finance to over $1 trillion annually, pressuring nations like Saudi Arabia to contribute more, while also solidifying commitments made last year to phase down fossil fuels and accelerate renewable energy.

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/saudi-arabia-leading-push-back-commitments-leave-fossil-fuels-cop29

international spin

This week “an influential coalition of liberal donors will meet in Washington to prepare for the next round” of anti-Trump resistance.

Prominent members of the group include George Soros.

https://x.com/nataliegwinters/status/1858556017602424884

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