Khalid Hashemi

Rights Crusader / Fighting Injustice

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

This moment exposes a real dilemma for #XiJinping!

China wants to appear as a stabilizer on the Korean peninsula, yet it continues shielding North Korea while demanding “restraint” from everyone else. @ViiV_333 @WarrenVsCCP @Jbear19751776 @SolomonYue @mrbcyber

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

Economic engagement can contribute to recovery, but it should be accompanied by transparency, respect for international law& careful risk assessment. Expanding trade without addressing the security& political challenges is a strategy with significant long-term uncertainties.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

The rush by Chinese businesses to re-enter Iran the moment a ceasefire emerges says a lot about Beijing's priorities. Instead of encouraging long-term regional stability, the focus appears to be on restoring trade & expanding economic influence as quickly as possible.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

Companies rushing back into unstable markets also face significant risks: renewed sanctions, shipping disruptions, insurance costs, currency volatility & the possibility that any ceasefire could collapse. Those risks shouldn't be underestimated.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

Developing cutting-edge technology is impressive. Demonstrating that it works reliably, repeatedly & under pressure is what matters. Military power is built on proven capability, not marketing, speculation, or headlines.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

China's latest "finless" submarine concept sounds futuristic: stealthier, faster, more maneuverable& potentially optimized for autonomous ops. The problem? Military tech isn't judged by press releases; it's judged by performance under real-world conditions

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

China's growing focus on "hunt & kill" underwater warfare shows how seriously it views future naval competition. Yet the true measure of success won't be PHOTOS. It will be whether these systems can consistently outperform opponents in contested environments.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

Peace in the Indo-Pacific depends on transparency, restraint, and respect for the status quo. Expanding military power while maintaining pressure on Taiwan risks deepening mistrust and increasing the chances of miscalculation.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

China presents the Liaoning’s latest 40-day deployment as routine training. But when an aircraft carrier, amphibious assault ship & aerial refueling assets train together, it signals growing power-projection ambitions far beyond coastal defense.

[Khalid Hashemi @KhalidHash3]

For the United States and its allies, the concern is not that China has a navy. The concern is that military modernization is occurring alongside rising regional tensions and increasingly assertive behavior.