Reading archive 2022-08-05

Opinion  Chinese ambassador: Why China objects to Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan - "The Taiwan question is about China’s sovereignty and unity — not democracy. But it is true that Pelosi’s visit has aroused the indignation of the 1.4 billion Chinese people." [ed. note: first, lol of course it's about democracy, and two, lol "Hurting the feelings of the Chinese people"

White House summons Chinese ambassador as crisis escalates: Ambassador Qin Gang was called to the White House after China launched ballistic missiles in response to a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Amid ‘mixed race’ speech blowback, Orban echoes Trump in Dallas: Viktor Orban addressed U.S. conservatives, who have praised his hard-right stances on migration and homosexuality as he veers toward authoritarianism