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The "Chinese myth" refers to the simplistic and polarised narratives that dominate the global debate on the Asian giant: either it is a "triumphant capitalism" that betrayed communism, or it is a "pure socialism" that proves the superiority of the Marxist-Leninist model. Both visions are false or, at the very least, incomplete. China does not fit into the binary categories of the 20th century; it is a unique authoritarian-mercantilist hybrid, where economic success stems from pragmatic hyper-capitalism, while the lack of genuine equality arises from a rigid political system of state communism. The real "false myth" is believing that China is either purely capitalist or purely communist: it is both at once, in constant tension. 1. The myth of "purely communist China" This view has been erroneous since Deng Xiaoping’s reforms in 1978. Maoist communism—characterised by total central planning and forced collectivisation—generated stagnation...

Europe presents itself as the beacon of sustainability and the "green transition"; however, in practice, it is handing over its food and energy sovereignty on a silver platter. It isn’t selling it: it is giving it away in exchange for accelerated climate targets, cheap imports, and a critical dependency on China that, ultimately, finances Europe's own industrial suicide. The Great Agricultural Giveaway: The EU-Mercosur Agreement (2026) After more than 25 years of negotiations, on 9 January 2026, a qualified majority (21 to 5) gave the green light to the pact with Mercosur (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay). The official signing took place on 17 January in Paraguay, led by Ursula von der Leyen. Although countries like France and Ireland voted against it, their opposition was insufficient. The treaty opens the floodgates to additional tonnes of beef, soy, and grain with near-zero tariffs. In exchange, Europe exports cars and machinery. Farmers denounce this as unfai...

In a world where wars are fought not only with missiles but with white powders and lethal pills, three powers emerge as the invisible architects of global chaos: the United States, China, and Iran. While Latin America bleeds in rivers of violence and corruption, these nations extract economic, strategic, and political benefits from drug trafficking. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) World Drug Report 2025, global illicit drug use reached 316 million people in 2023—an all-time high, up 6% from 2010—with an estimated market value of $150 billion annually. But behind these figures lies a brutal asymmetry: the US consumes, China manufactures the ingredients, and Iran finances proxy wars. Countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela act as mere "workshops" in this chain, absorbing 80% of the deaths (over 100,000 homicides a year in the region) while profits flow North and East. This article unravels how these powers "n...