CCTV FOLLIES 2.1 POWER PUFF POLITBURO
Xi rules roost like sole rooster in a hen house -Most powerful men in China sit with heads bent and take copious notes as Xi struts, crows and kibitzes -Putin blames Patriot -Iran unafraid of war
“Ideological unity is the basis for political unity and action unity.”
思想统一是政治统一、行动统一的基础。”习近平总书记强调.
Which essentially means, follow me, follow Xi Jinping Thought or else….
Xi Jinping rules the roost in Zhongnanhai. The powerful standing committee members make sure they are seen intently taking notes when the camera is on, even if they are just doodling.



Yet another magnus opus from the world’s most famous and prolific freelance writer!



Economy’s good.



With a newfound interest in the latest Mideast developments, and the inability of CCTV to monitor the same in a timely fashion, the Beijing editors frequently draw on US media and government press releases.
US blames drone killing of three soldiers on Islamic Resistance.
Iran says it’s not looking for war but it’s not afraid, either.









Another US Central Command press release on Houthi strikes makes the news.
Yemen Houthis: their missiles and drones



Gaza: IDF shots








Gaza: Hamas shots






Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange



Putin says US “Patriot” missile responsible for downing IL-76 aircraft.



The usual sparkling Russian aerial and land assault on Ukraine looks gloomier than usual, perhaps due to weather, followed by a couple of shots of Ukraine fighting back .









Airport hangar in US state of Idaho collapses!
Zai jian!






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