Is the Third World War far away from us?
Many news stories are piecing together a relatively complete puzzle, indicating that the world is indeed heading towards the direction of the Third World War. To trigger a world war, there needs to be a madman wielding the authoritarian power of a major country. Like during the First World War, the political systems of the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire were far from democratic. In the Second World War, Germany, Italy, and Japan blatantly practiced dictatorship. Japan’s so-called “wing support elections” were no different from Russia’s recent presidential elections, purely aimed at fueling war ambitions through fake elections. When a madman is unrestrained and able to mobilize war machines, it marks the first step onto the path of war. Xi Jinping’s governance is incompetent, but his ambitions are boundless. When he fails to deliver economic accomplishments, his last resort will be militarism. Therefore, when Western public opinion suddenly mentions the Third World War, it is not just for ratings or sensationalism but because the conditions for a third war are already in place, waiting for someone to ignite the spark.
Why did the CCP drive the Li Zicheng sculpture out of Beijing?
On May 23, the sculpture of Li Zicheng in Changping, Beijing, was demolished. The Li Zicheng statue will be expelled from Beijing and returned to its original location, the Chuangwangzhai Scenic Area in Shannan County, Shaanxi. Li Zicheng drifted north for three hundred years, only to end up returning to his hometown after a failed northern expedition. Moreover, this is not the first time the Li Zicheng statue has been relocated. Originally located outside Deshengmen, ten kilometers north of a small camp outside Beijing, it was moved thirty years ago to the Xiguan Huandao in Changping District, becoming a landmark in the area. During Mao Zedong’s era, the CCP did not avoid Li Zicheng, but Xi Jinping is afraid to see a statue of Li Zicheng, indicating a noticeable degradation in the CCP’s confidence. Rumors suggest that someone displeased by the Li Zicheng statue’s presence issued an order to dismantle and relocate it to a place where only eighteen riders remained, provoking a sense of impending rebellion.
The psychological resilience of mainland Chinese investors is lacking.
Although the scale of military exercises near Taiwan by the mainland was the largest in years, Taiwan’s stock market rose instead of falling, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets plummeted. This indicates that the psychological resilience of mainland Chinese investors is insufficient.
A video that riles up nationalistic sentiments left young nationalists feeling vindicated.
Today, CCTV of the CCP released a video of a young sailor in the PLA Navy fiercely shouting at a Taiwanese warship, “Don’t sacrifice yourselves for Taiwan independence.” This scene easily evokes comparisons to melodramatic film scenes, perhaps suggesting that this young PLA soldier views war as akin to making movies at Hengdian, using political insults as a modern weapon of war. However, Chinese nationalists were thrilled by the display.
The gap between barbarism and civilization.
A blogger compiled a list of entertainers who recently expressed their stance on “national reunification” on Weibo, including those from Taiwan and the mainland. Observers see who is on the list. Oh, Yiyang Nana reposted a statement opposing Taiwan independence, but she can still return to Taiwan. The actions of celebrities expressing pro-independence tendencies vary. Previously, singer A-Lin couldn’t even attend a music festival because she ate a plate of spaghetti, and now in China, even stars who don’t repost statements against Taiwan independence are criticized, showcasing a clear gap between barbarism and civilization.
The split personalities among the Chinese.
In terms of wealth and behavior, Chinese individuals tend towards extreme individualism and liberalism. However, once politics and ideological interests come into play, they shift towards collectivism and national consciousness, showcasing a deeply split personality. They may passionately express patriotism and strive for national unity, yet immediately display greed at the prospect of gaining benefits. They may recklessly run red lights and go against traffic laws but take pride in orderly military formations, shedding tears over large-scale group gymnastics performances.