Western Culture Under Attack Part 30

Hundreds of people have gathered for Black Lives Matter protests in cities across England. Protests took place in London, Coventry and Newcastle – the latest in a series of anti-racism demonstrations in recent weeks. The gatherings are in breach of coronavirus lockdown rules and few in the crowds wore masks and observed social distancing guidance.… Continue reading Western Culture Under Attack Part 30

Trump over Biden Part 16

Both Washington and Beijing have fought wars on Vietnamese soil in the last 50 years, but while the US has largely been forgiven, the south-east Asian country remains fearful of the “China threat”. Vietnam’s Trump supporters fall into two groups, according to journalist and vlogger Linh Nguyen. Those who like him simply for the entertainment… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 16

Trump over Biden Part 15

Tensions have been on the rise between China and the island of Taiwan. The two were divided during a civil war in the 1940s, but Beijng insists the island will be reclaimed at some point, by force if necessary. Washington says any resolution of their long separation must be done peacefully. The trade tariffs and… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 15

Trump over Biden Part 14

Under Donald Trump’s Pre3sidential tenure, Congress has passed a law revoking Hong Kong’s special status, which gave the country preferential economic treatment because they said Hong Kong was no longer “autonomous”. Sanctions were also imposed on Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam and 10 other top officials from Hong Kong and mainland China. But for… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 14

Trump over Biden Part 13

WINSTON SALEM, NC - SEPTEMBER 08: President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally at Smith Reynolds Airport on September 8, 2020 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The president also made a campaign stop in South Florida on Tuesday. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Hong Kong has seen a severe clampdown by Beijing in the wake of massive pro-democracy and anti-China protests. A new security law has been brought in to punish anyone seen as secessionist or undermining Beijing’s rule. “When Donald Trump got elected four years ago, I thought the US had gone crazy,” Erica Yuen tells the… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 13

Trump over Biden Part 12

Donald Trump and Joe Biden have been travelling across the nation as the US election enters its closing stage. President Trump visited five battleground states while his challenger Mr Biden spoke at a campaign event in Pennsylvania. The Democratic candidate maintains a solid national lead in the polls ahead of Tuesday’s general election. But this… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 12

Western Culture Under Attack Part 29

Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters have taken to the streets across the UK calling for an end to institutionalised racism. Demonstrators marched as, across the Atlantic, the four officers charged over George Floyd’s death went on trial. Participants said they were determined to show that previous BLM demonstrations were not just “a moment”. Mass protests… Continue reading Western Culture Under Attack Part 29

Trump over Biden Part 11

Trump’s most lasting impact on the country will be the reshaping of the federal judiciary. Thus far, Trump has installed three Supreme Court justices and 220 judges overall to the federal bench — all for lifetime appointments. Amy Coney Barrett became Trump’s third Supreme Court justice on October 26, 2020, barely a week before Election… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 11

Trump over Biden Part 10

In late October of last year, a US raid led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Baghdadi was the world’s most wanted terrorist up to that point and his death represented a major blow to the terrorist group. “Last night, the United States brought the world’s No. 1 terrorist leader to justice,” Trump said… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 10

Trump over Biden Part 9

ISIS shocked the world in 2014 when it took over a large swath of territory across Iraq and Syria and declared a caliphate. The terrorist group’s territorial holdings were the basis for its so-called caliphate, and provided it will a major base of operations to conduct attacks across the world. After a five-year effort led by… Continue reading Trump over Biden Part 9