Life would have been worse if it worked. China is a reprieve for the countries sanctioned and embargoed by the US and the EU.
For a practical example, a Saudi university built a supercomputer using US technology but they had to deny access to it to Iranian students. There’s no scenario where such a thing is fair or just, but the US makes the rules and the rest of the world ~~has~~ had no alternatives.
My Switch Lite is far more comfortable for me to play with than my Steam Deck. I know there are people who say that the Steam Deck is more comfortable and I believe them, but I get tired holding something big and heavy.
One gets the feeling that Trump wasn’t properly adviced before he started the trade war with China. He clearly miscalculated.
If I were Xi I wouldn’t back down and reallow the export of rare earths even if Trump drops all tariffs. This is their chance to completely dominate the auto industry and they shouldn’t give US automakers a chance to catch a breath.
If they stop it, what will they run on in 2028?
The Internet was even better before 2001. Around 2002 is when paywalls started becoming a thing along with the increased enforcement of the DMCA.
I wonder how they would answer if asked about Kashmir
Climate change is changing the migration patterns of wildlife