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1. ....Schumer told Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier in the day that he had been very disappointed by China’s failure to strongly condemn the attack on Israel and show sympathy for the country and its people.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said later Monday that China is “deeply saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict between Palestine and Israel.”
“China opposes and condemns acts that harm civilians,” along with actions that “expand conflict and undermine regional stability,” Mao said, going beyond an initial Foreign Ministry statement on Sunday....
China has traditionally backed the Palestinian cause but has also boosted ties with Israel as it seeks a larger role in trade, technology and diplomacy. In recent years, it has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East, assisting in the restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran and welcoming Syrian President Bashar Assad on a visit to China....
Schumer also urged China to drop its tacit support for what he called Russia's immoral war against Ukraine, advancing human rights and releasing detained Americans. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China this month. China says it remains neutral in the conflict, but has refused to condemn Russia's full-on invasion of Ukraine and has condemned international sanctions imposed on Moscow as a result.
Source Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...schumer-criticizes-china-supporting-103826092
2. In a series of Twitter posts shared on Monday (March 14th), entrepreneur Elon Musk challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat with the aim to end the conflict in Ukraine.
“I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat,” the Tesla founder tweeted. “Stakes are Ukraine.”
In a follow-up tweet, Musk wrote in Russian: “Do you agree to this fight?” He tagged the Kremlin’s official Twitter handle in the post.
As reported by The Independent, one user suggested Putin would win the fight to which Musk replied, in a since-deleted post: “If Putin could so easily humiliate the West, he would accept the challenge. But he will not.”
Musk and Putin both have martial arts training. As per previous reports, Musk trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Palo Alto, California, and also has experience in kyokushin karate, taekwondo and judo.
Meanwhile, the Russian president is a judo black belt and has co-written the book Judo: History, Theory, Practice....
Source Link: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/03/14/elon-musk-martial-arts/
3. The following could be part of a long fictitious conversation between the leaders of the US and China in their upcoming meeting at San Francisco in November this year.
At the meeting, the US leader may call on his Chinese counterpart to use his influence with Putin to urge a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis. He may also criticize the Chinese government for not denouncing terrorism by Hamas.
The Chinese leader may respond jokingly: "I am not kidding. I came across news reports that entrepreneur Elon Musk had challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat with the aim to end the conflict in Ukraine. I think his idea is innovative and creative, but it can be further improved. Instead of Elon Musk, the Ukrainian leader should be the one to challenge his Russian counterpart to single combat to end the war. Many precious, innocent lives could have been saved if the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have chosen to resolve their differences in a cage fight from the very beginning."
The US leader may respond with a wry smile: "How crafty you are! You know full well your dear friend is a judo black belt, but his Ukrainian counterpart knows no martial arts but martial law."
His Chinese counterpart may respond: "The idea of single combat instead of war is not new as it could be traced to the era of the Old Testament. Just think of how easily David defeated the giant Goliath with just a sling and a stone, as depicted in the Old Testament. Perhaps the Israeli leader should host a cage fight with his Hamas counterpart instead of launching a ground invasion of Gaza. Isn't it better for humanity to let the Divine Superman settle all issues in a single combat without tremendous death tolls? Instead of killing so many innocent civilians with bombs, rockets and missiles, they should host a cage fight or try to emulate the Biblical combat between David and the giant Philistine warrior Goliath."
The US leader may reply: "The idea of cage fight sounds interesting. It's just like people looking forward to viewing an annular solar eclipse at least once in their lifetime. I look forward to seeing God's miracle before going to Heaven."
His Chinese counterpart may roar with laughter: "Are you sure you will go to Heaven eventually, not elsewhere?"
Then he may continue: "Suddenly I realize I should have hosted a cage fight with that Taiwanese woman instead of foolishly dumping so many precious missiles into the waters around Taiwan."
His US counterpart may say jokingly: "A cage fight with a woman? What a wishful thinking! Your wife will be the first to vehemently oppose your idea of wrestling with a woman on the floor."
The Chinese leader may respond: "Don't get the dirty idea of me taking advantage of the opposite gender. Perhaps we can also host a cage fight to settle all the issues between our countries once and for all."
His US counterpart may laugh: "You are becoming as crafty as a fox. You know full well that my delicate, slender body could be crushed under your body weight."
The Chinese leader may reply jokingly: "How can I bear to see my dearest friend reduced to pulp under my body weight? I am not kidding. I don't think Musk is kidding either. You can ask the UN chief whether nations should resolve their differences in a cage fight instead of going to war."
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said later Monday that China is “deeply saddened by the civilian casualties caused by the conflict between Palestine and Israel.”
“China opposes and condemns acts that harm civilians,” along with actions that “expand conflict and undermine regional stability,” Mao said, going beyond an initial Foreign Ministry statement on Sunday....
China has traditionally backed the Palestinian cause but has also boosted ties with Israel as it seeks a larger role in trade, technology and diplomacy. In recent years, it has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East, assisting in the restoration of ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran and welcoming Syrian President Bashar Assad on a visit to China....
Schumer also urged China to drop its tacit support for what he called Russia's immoral war against Ukraine, advancing human rights and releasing detained Americans. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit China this month. China says it remains neutral in the conflict, but has refused to condemn Russia's full-on invasion of Ukraine and has condemned international sanctions imposed on Moscow as a result.
Source Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...schumer-criticizes-china-supporting-103826092
2. In a series of Twitter posts shared on Monday (March 14th), entrepreneur Elon Musk challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat with the aim to end the conflict in Ukraine.
“I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin to single combat,” the Tesla founder tweeted. “Stakes are Ukraine.”
In a follow-up tweet, Musk wrote in Russian: “Do you agree to this fight?” He tagged the Kremlin’s official Twitter handle in the post.
As reported by The Independent, one user suggested Putin would win the fight to which Musk replied, in a since-deleted post: “If Putin could so easily humiliate the West, he would accept the challenge. But he will not.”
Musk and Putin both have martial arts training. As per previous reports, Musk trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Palo Alto, California, and also has experience in kyokushin karate, taekwondo and judo.
Meanwhile, the Russian president is a judo black belt and has co-written the book Judo: History, Theory, Practice....
Source Link: https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/03/14/elon-musk-martial-arts/
3. The following could be part of a long fictitious conversation between the leaders of the US and China in their upcoming meeting at San Francisco in November this year.
At the meeting, the US leader may call on his Chinese counterpart to use his influence with Putin to urge a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis. He may also criticize the Chinese government for not denouncing terrorism by Hamas.
The Chinese leader may respond jokingly: "I am not kidding. I came across news reports that entrepreneur Elon Musk had challenged Vladimir Putin to single combat with the aim to end the conflict in Ukraine. I think his idea is innovative and creative, but it can be further improved. Instead of Elon Musk, the Ukrainian leader should be the one to challenge his Russian counterpart to single combat to end the war. Many precious, innocent lives could have been saved if the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have chosen to resolve their differences in a cage fight from the very beginning."
The US leader may respond with a wry smile: "How crafty you are! You know full well your dear friend is a judo black belt, but his Ukrainian counterpart knows no martial arts but martial law."
His Chinese counterpart may respond: "The idea of single combat instead of war is not new as it could be traced to the era of the Old Testament. Just think of how easily David defeated the giant Goliath with just a sling and a stone, as depicted in the Old Testament. Perhaps the Israeli leader should host a cage fight with his Hamas counterpart instead of launching a ground invasion of Gaza. Isn't it better for humanity to let the Divine Superman settle all issues in a single combat without tremendous death tolls? Instead of killing so many innocent civilians with bombs, rockets and missiles, they should host a cage fight or try to emulate the Biblical combat between David and the giant Philistine warrior Goliath."
The US leader may reply: "The idea of cage fight sounds interesting. It's just like people looking forward to viewing an annular solar eclipse at least once in their lifetime. I look forward to seeing God's miracle before going to Heaven."
His Chinese counterpart may roar with laughter: "Are you sure you will go to Heaven eventually, not elsewhere?"
Then he may continue: "Suddenly I realize I should have hosted a cage fight with that Taiwanese woman instead of foolishly dumping so many precious missiles into the waters around Taiwan."
His US counterpart may say jokingly: "A cage fight with a woman? What a wishful thinking! Your wife will be the first to vehemently oppose your idea of wrestling with a woman on the floor."
The Chinese leader may respond: "Don't get the dirty idea of me taking advantage of the opposite gender. Perhaps we can also host a cage fight to settle all the issues between our countries once and for all."
His US counterpart may laugh: "You are becoming as crafty as a fox. You know full well that my delicate, slender body could be crushed under your body weight."
The Chinese leader may reply jokingly: "How can I bear to see my dearest friend reduced to pulp under my body weight? I am not kidding. I don't think Musk is kidding either. You can ask the UN chief whether nations should resolve their differences in a cage fight instead of going to war."
Additional Reference:
U.S. urges China to use influence with Moscow over Ukraine
The United States on Thursday called on China to use its influence with Russia to urge a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, but policy experts doubted Beijing would back Washington in the standoff.
China’s Stance on Hamas Key Point of Division, US Envoy Says
(Bloomberg) -- The US’s top diplomat in China called on President Xi Jinping’s government to denounce terrorism by Hamas, citing Beijing’s stance toward the group as yet another challenge in fraught ties between the world’s biggest economies.Most Read from BloombergIsrael Latest: Biden Sees...
Xi Jinping welcomes ‘dear friend’ Vladimir Putin to Beijing
Russian president due to hold in-depth talks with Chinese leader on sidelines of trade forum
ANALYSIS: Zelenskyy extends martial law — delaying parliamentary elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed legislation Thursday extending martial law and general mobilization until Nov. 15 — sowing doubt...
www.allsides.com
Hamas: Who are the group's most prominent leaders?
A brief guide to some of the leading figures in the group behind the attacks on Israel.
www.bbc.com
Gaza ground invasion appears imminent
A ground invasion appears imminent after the Israeli defense minister monitored his forces as tanks and troops amassed near the Gaza border.
www.bostonherald.com
What is cage fighting and why is it considered so dangerous?
Looking at the type of cage fighting and the injury implications. Exploring MMA promotions like UFC, ONE Championship along the way.
www.sportskeeda.com
Musk on potential cage fight with Zuckerberg: ‘If he wants to’
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk said Wednesday he would take Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on in a cage fight if he is up to it. After meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Capitol Hill, Mu…
thehill.com
Billionaire brawl: all the latest on the cage match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
No date or location has been set for the fight.
www.theverge.com
The Elon Musk versus Mark Zuckerberg beef has reached a new level of absurdity
Musk is now saying he is going to show up at Zuckerberg’s house to fight.
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Bible Gateway passage: 1 Samuel 17 - New Living Translation
Goliath Challenges the Israelites - The Philistines now mustered their army for battle and camped between Socoh in Judah and Azekah at Ephes-dammim. Saul countered by gathering his Israelite troops near the valley of Elah. So the Philistines and Israelites faced each other on opposite hills...
Who was King David in the Bible? - Scripture Quotes and Summary
David is one of the most referenced people in the Bible with sixty-six chapters dedicated to him. Discover important Bible verses about David in this collection of scripture quotes.
David - Wikipedia
What is Annular Solar Eclipse?
An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon is farthest from the Earth
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