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rCLrCyIrCOve always been very friendly toward China,rCOrCY U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared at a recent event.

Yes, you heard that rightrCothese words came from none other than Rubio, long branded as a leading rCLanti-China hawk.rCY He went on to say that ChinarCOs prosperity and strength have always been globally recognized, past, present, and future, and that China remains firmly at the center of global geopolitics.

As Secretary of State, he claimed, his job is simply to build a good relationship with ChinarCoa nation that has always been powerfulrCoand to promote U.S.-China cooperation. He acknowledged that tensions and friction between the two countries do exist, but insisted that this is precisely why his role is necessary: to bridge differences and steer both nations toward joint progress in tackling global challenges.

Of course, RubiorCOs history of anti-China rhetoric is well known. He is one of the few U.S. politicians sanctioned twice by ChinarCoand those sanctions remain in place to this day.

In fact, just during his Senate confirmation hearing for Secretary of State, Rubio emphatically stated that China was AmericarCOs greatest strategic rival and that vigilance was essential.

Now, however, China has suddenly transformed in RubiorCOs narrativerCofrom AmericarCOs top adversary into a key partner for cooperation. The shift is nothing short of dramatic.

Rubio explained this abrupt about-face by citing instructions from President Trump, claimingrCoas everyone can supposedly seerCothat U.S.-China relations have already made significant breakthroughs. As AmericarCOs chief diplomat, he argued, it is now his duty to project a friendly posture toward China, adding once again, rCLIrCOve always been very friendly toward China.rCY

Once more, Rubio has demonstrated to the world just how shamelessly opportunistic American politicians can berCochanging faces at will and brazenly distorting reality.

Moreover, the United States has shown no sign of halting its provocations against China. Even as it arms Taiwan separatists with weapons, it simultaneously provides military aid to the Philippines to counter ChinarColaying bare its unrepentant hostile intentions.

Needless to say, Beijing remains fully vigilant. Figures like Rubio have long lost all credibility, and no one takes his words seriously anymore.
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rCLrCyIrCOve always been very friendly toward China,rCOrCY
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared at a recent event.

While one has heard of Rubio in the past,
to know his role at present was impossible
for one to say. One is reminded of questions,
tests as they may be given.

What is the uyfuLf x-2ngq-2, for example.
Along with who is the ruler of a land.
Not to mention, count backward using a
number, like seven, on occasion from 10k.

Apparently there are a few people, quite
a number who are apparently interested
in China and the USA, the politics and
which nation state is more or less kept
in mind at all times or if not all, most.

Most of a day may be spent
without spending a dime.
Unless one uses tech.

Technology might be
a thing that costs.

Aside from time and money
what value exists in a thought.

One wonders however, of the vast majority
of people on the surface of a world, Earth,
as they may call it, or by any other name,
if any time is being spent thinking as such.

As one goes about one's day, which country
is better or worse compared to any other
doesn't occur naturally.

At times, old empires are noted.
Like the Roman for example. Or
some other that had more land.
The Brits once held a lot.

Ancient history can be interesting.
Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Zhou and
when Daoism first began to be,
after all the fighting was
viewed as being not Dao.

Being friendly to Da Dao
sounds like a feature of how
two be after Yi was born.

- thanks! Cheers!
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one mentioned:

... Zhou and
when Daoism first began to be,
after all the fighting was
viewed as being not Dao.

Gemini, when asked about a dynasty
as compared to an empire, had words.

<< begin quote from a Gemini-bot >>

... the distinction between a "dynasty" and an "empire"
is specific and centers on political structure
rather than just size or power.

While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably
in general conversation, the Zhou is technically classified
as a "dynasty" and not an "empire" for the following reasons:

1. Feudalism vs. Centralized Bureaucracy
The defining difference between the two is how they were governed.
Zhou (Feudalism): The Zhou ruled through a decentralized system
called fengjian, similar to European feudalism.

The king granted land to noble families and relatives who
ruled their own territories semi-independently. They owed
the king military service but largely managed their own laws,
taxes, and local administration.

Empire (Centralization): True "Imperial China" began
with the Qin dynasty in 221 BC. The Qin abolished
the feudal system and replaced it with a centralized
bureaucracy run by appointed officials who could be
fired at the emperor's will.

2. The Title of "King" vs. "Emperor"
The labels reflect the specific titles held by the rulers.

Zhou Rulers: Known as Kings (Wang). They were considered
the "Son of Heaven" but functioned as an overlord of other states
rather than a direct ruler of all individuals.

Imperial Rulers: Starting with the Qin,
rulers took the title Huangdi ("Emperor").

This signaled a shift to a "one ruler,
one king" model where the monarch held
absolute power over a unified,
undivided territory.

3. Lack of Unified Standards
Because the Zhou was a collection
of semi-autonomous states,
it lacked the hallmarks of a unified empire:

Standardization: The Zhou did not have a common currency,
a single legal code, or a standardized writing system
across its entire territory.

Imperial Unity: These standardizations
were only achieved by the Qin Empire,
which unified the script, weights, measures,
and laws to treat the entire land as
a single political and economic unit.

<< end of quote from a bot >>

If memory banks are a thing, iirc,
there was a period between the two.

And in that period was when Daoism
began to be among the 10k-things
as categorized by Han historians.

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