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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sinocism.comShow Notes:On today’s show Andrew and Bill begin by looking back at last week’s Victory Day parade. Topics include: The domestic messaging from the PRC, cold war imagery from a regime that denounces cold war thinking, questions about the EU perspective, the implications of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, North Korea's relationship to the PRC, a hot mic moment between Xi and Putin, and President Trump's Truth Social post responding to the parade. From there: A flurry of US-China stories, including Nvidia in the New York Times, a Politico report on Pentagon priorities, and PRC hackers allegedly impersonating Rep. John Moolenaar. At the end: The State Council continues a push for increased sports consumption and investment, thoughts on LeBron James in the People's Daily and the NBA's return to China, and South Park tackles the Labubu craze.Click here for instructions to add the podcast to your preferred player.Related Readings:Joseph Torigian on Xi Zhongxun, Xi Jinping, Party History, and the 9.3 Parade -- Sinocism LiveXi at virtual BRICS; US cognitive warfare; Yi Huiman; LeBron James in People's Daily; Asteroid defense -- SinocismXi Jinping says world faces ‘peace or war’, as Putin and Kim join him for military parade -- The GuardianThe China-Russia- North Korea alliance that needs no name -- Lowy InstituteParading China’s Nuclear Arsenal Out of the Shadows -- Next Gen Nuclear NetworkRussia and China Sign Major Deal for New Gas Pipeline -- BloombergShale Gas Arithmetic -- DoombergHow the Power of Siberia 2 Deal Could Reshape Global Energy -- CSISChina paves way
