Feels like a pretty seismic week in EU-China relations. I get the feeling that we're not in Kansas anymore

Here is a summary of the major events that have happened, let me know if I missed any, bearing in mind it's still only lunchtime on Friday...

It is worth watching this CNN video from the moment Emory Econ Professor Caroline Fohlin came across the violent arrest of a protester on campus and asked the police, with shock, 'What are you doing?' That's all that prompted an officer to hurl her to the ground and handcuff her.

Congratulations to Henry Chu and Nieman Foundation henry will bring great global perspective from his many postings. nieman.harvard.edu/news/2024/04/h…

Congrats to Mike Mike Abramowitz , a terrific journalist who will lead Voice of America at a crucial time.

Here is my big news. I am excited about leading @VOA, whose mission is so critical in the defense of journalism, free expression and truth. I am sad to leave Freedom House, but it will continue to prosper because it will always be a bulwark in defense of freedom and democracy.…

In 1997, I sat in a bar in Lan Kwai Fong with a Hong Kong Chinese family friend who had emigrated to America in the 80s. I mentioned the theory, popular at the time, that China would become more democratic as it got richer. He laughed in my face. 'They will never give up the...

Terrific reporting on what happens when an energy company creates a primary news site in a new desert. David Folkenflik

First all-staff with Katherine Maher, NPR’s new CEO, in conversation with Michel Martin.

In several Angles of CCTV Footage from this morning’s Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland; the Singaporean-Flagged Cargo Ship, M/V Dali which has been Identified as the Ship which Impacted the Bridge, can be seen suffering a Total Loss of Power at…

Apparent video of cargo ship hitting Francis Scott Key bridge.

Just to let you know my eight episode podcast, Face-Off: US vs China, drops soon. April 9. Joined by Rana Mitter on every episode. Talk to spies, diplomats, economists, and more. For some warmth, Yo Yo Ma. Funded by Carnegie Corp., out of Harvard Kennedy School.

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First time I’ve seen this: Chinese state TV pushing out an AI-generated animation showing workers across America striking and rioting as a result of income inequality and democratic crisis.

Americans don't seem to realize that Trump's policy - 'Let Russia Win' - is slowly becoming America's policy. For more than 6 months, at his bidding, a minority in the House has blocked aid to Ukraine.

***Today is my first day at Bloomberg, where I will continue investigating U.S.-China tech and national security issues!***

The art technique of Paul Kenton, can you guess which city emerged?
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Why is Orban in Mar-a-lago? Because he was democratically elected - and after that, he changed his country's political system so that he could never lose. He altered the media, courts, voting; threatened business; captured the state; did corrupt deals with Russia and China.