“Decades have passed since the last high-ranking Bangladeshi general visited Pakistan, and no Pakistani spymaster had ever met with a president of Tajikistan. Given the depth of their historical disagreements, the visits underscore the magnitude of the changes underway.”
-Do you think what you do is important? But it’s important to you right now.
https://geopoliticalfutures.com/china-and-strategic-realignments-in-south-asia/?
Changed up the routine as was feeling just a little out of sorts. Can a routine be a bad thing when it’s stopping you from dealing with other pressing issues?
Did get a run in after lunch: 7.02km weighted vest run in 1 hr 10 min 30 sec, with all the typical push ups, pull ups, squats, lunges, etc.
Is XHS already declining? Or is it just me?
Looking at stuff to get rid of: how fast can you read a book?
TikTok ban to go into effect this weekend? Or will it be stymied?
Chinese stocks doing well until the close. Western stocks a falling. In preparation for Trump?
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00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts
00:17 Geopolitical Insights: Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Beyond
06:12 Privacy Concerns and Surveillance
09:08 Language Learning Routines and Challenges
18:52 Morning Routine Changes and Reflections
19:58 Exploring Beijing and Social Observations
21:56 Fitness Routine and Winter Challenges
25:13 Social Media Trends: Xiaohongshu and TikTok
32:13 Stock Market Updates and Predictions
33:35 Conclusion and Sign-Off
