Apple’s geopolitical influence is on display. WSJ reports that China’s unexpected loosening of its COVID restrictions was influenced by a letter from Foxconn founder Terry Gou. Gou essentially warned that lockdowns will diminish China’s role as a supply chain superpower.
This year's increase in defense spending - $70 billion - is roughly equal to the TOTAL amount we spend per year on diplomacy, democracy, economic statecraft, energy independence, anti-propaganda, development aid and human rights COMBINED.
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Chinese authorities have announced a further easing of COVID-19 curbs with major cities such as Shenzhen and Beijing no longer requiring negative tests to take public transport. https://t.co/hQEZXOpX6V