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China proves that Communism works. Markets do not mean a country is capitalist. Markets have existed in every Communist state on Earth, including under Stalin. Right Wingers claim China's success is a result of capitalism. Yet if we implemented even 1%…

Here's how China justified its claim that it performed better at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris than the United States of America did.

The Chinese government claimed first place in the Olympic Games, adding Taiwan's medals.

They divided up the United States of America between "Africans descended from the slave trade" and "Judeo-Anglo-Saxons".

Article 36: Citizens of the People’s Republic of China shall enjoy freedom of religious belief.

No state organ, social organization or individual shall coerce citizens to believe in or not to believe in any religion, nor shall they discriminate against citizens who believe in or do not believe in any religion.

The state shall protect normal religious activities. No one shall use religion to engage in activities that disrupt public order, impair the health of citizens or interfere with the state’s education system.

Religious groups and religious affairs shall not be subject to control by foreign forces.

The Buddhist Association of China, founded in Beijing in 1953, was initiated by more than 20 well-known figures in the national Buddhist circle, including Xuyun, Xirao Gyatso, Yuanying, and Zhao Puchu. The venue is located in Guangji Temple, Beijing.

The Buddhist Association of China is a patriotic organization and educational organization of Buddhists of all ethnic groups in China. Its purpose is to unite and lead Buddhists of all ethnic groups in the country to love the country and religion, support the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the socialist system, and unswervingly follow the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics; rights and interests, carry forward Buddhist teachings, set up Buddhist undertakings, practice the idea of ​​"Buddhism in the Human World", solemnly honor the land, benefit people who are happy, play an active role in promoting economic and social development, and maintain religious harmony, national unity, social harmony, motherland unity, and world peace Contribute to the realization of the "two centenary goals" and the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

The main tasks of the Buddhist Association of China are:
(1) Unite and lead Buddhists of all ethnic groups in the country to abide by the Constitution, laws, regulations and national policies.
(2) Assist the government in implementing the policies, laws and regulations on freedom of religious belief and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Buddhist community. Carry out in-depth investigation and research, reflect the opinions and demands of Buddhist organizations and people in the Buddhist community, and give full play to the role of bridges and bonds.
(3) Close contact with Buddhists of all ethnic groups across the country to promote Buddhist exchanges and ethnic unity among the three major languages.
(4) Establish and improve the rules and regulations related to Buddhism, and strengthen the building of beliefs, morals, religious systems, talents and organizations.
(5) To guide and support the work of local Buddhist associations (branches) and lay Buddhist groups; to supervise the monasteries to improve self-management, strict disciplines and regulations, and to carry out activities to promote the Dharma and benefit life; guide lay Buddhists to be righteous in faith and conduct, and to protect the Three Jewels.
(6) Establish Buddhist education, run Buddhist schools well, and cultivate Buddhist talents.
(7) Carry out Buddhist research and Buddhist cultural and artistic exchange activities, compile and circulate Buddhist books and periodicals, do a good job in the protection of cultural relics and intangible cultural heritage, and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
(8) To carry out social welfare and charitable undertakings to benefit the society and benefit groups of people.
(9) To carry out friendship work with compatriots in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao, and overseas Chinese, to enhance understanding, unity and cooperation, promote the reunification of the motherland, and enhance the cultural cohesion of the Chinese nation.
(10) To carry out friendly exchanges with international Buddhist organizations, religious peace organizations and Buddhist circles in various countries, promote cultural exchanges between Chinese and foreign Buddhists, and maintain world peace.

The Buddhist Association of China is the only national Buddhist organization in mainland China, and there are local Buddhist associations in every province and city. As of 2012, there are more than 33,000 Buddhist activity venues in the three major languages, with about 240,000 monks and nuns, including more than 28,000 Chinese Buddhist monasteries with more than 100,000 monks and nuns; more than 3,000 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with 130,000 monks and nuns There are more than 1,600 Buddhist monasteries in Theravada Buddhism, with nearly 10,000 monks (including more than 2,000 monks).

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🇭🇺🇨🇳⚡- "Now we are living in a multipolar world order, and one of the pillars of this new world order is the People’s Republic of China. The country that is now setting the course of the world economy and world politics." – Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban.

🇨🇳🇷🇺 Trade turnover between Russia and China in January–March increased by 5.2%, to $56.68 billion

Exports from Russia to China increased by 7.3%, to $32.25 billion. Imports from China to Russia increased by 2.6 %, amounting to $24.43 billion. #Russia #trade

🇨🇳🇷🇺❌🇺🇸 Chinese Embassy in the United States calls on Washington not to interfere in trade relations between Beijing and Moscow.
Normal trade between China and Russia should not be subject to interference or restrictions, emphasized Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington. #Russia #US #trade

There is an argument to be made here that this election is likely the most transparent one in modern Russian history as there is no real incentive for any ballot shanenigans when 1) Wartime President 2) Almost all representatives from every political life has endorsed Putin.

87%~88% likely represents his highest approval result
Which isn't really that distant from Reagan in 1980 or Bukele