Two operatives enjoying a moment of play with their puppet government
www.ibtimes.co.uk/katie-zachar...
www.ibtimes.co.uk/katie-zachar...
Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Lived in China While Her Husband Helped an Investment Firm Expand Into North Korea
Katie Zacharia's Beijing years are under scrutiny after her White House appointment, including her husband's firm's loans to North Korean companies.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
October 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Two operatives enjoying a moment of play with their puppet government
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Trump says his new WH press secretary is MAGA. She also lived in Beijing, worked (not as a lawyer) for a major Chinese law firm, speaks Chinese, and claims to have been outside counsel for a California nonprofit helping migrant families as well as for World Bank. apnews.com/article/kati...
Questions swirl about new White House press secretary's resume
The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration.
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October 14, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Trump says his new WH press secretary is MAGA. She also lived in Beijing, worked (not as a lawyer) for a major Chinese law firm, speaks Chinese, and claims to have been outside counsel for a California nonprofit helping migrant families as well as for World Bank. apnews.com/article/kati...
Katie Zachari - “I’m a lawyer, I went to Pepperdine Law - I practiced corporate law in Beijing China”.
These are her words.
It’s a crime to hold yourself out as a lawyer in most states - including California - when you’re not licensed.
These are her words.
It’s a crime to hold yourself out as a lawyer in most states - including California - when you’re not licensed.
October 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Katie Zachari - “I’m a lawyer, I went to Pepperdine Law - I practiced corporate law in Beijing China”.
These are her words.
It’s a crime to hold yourself out as a lawyer in most states - including California - when you’re not licensed.
These are her words.
It’s a crime to hold yourself out as a lawyer in most states - including California - when you’re not licensed.
Ofc we’ve insisted to ourselves we aren’t an empire and done such a bad job of it that the next lot are gonna take the Least Evil title with virtually no effort. Everyone has their money on Beijing but I’m thinking Lagos gets it when the dust settles.
Imagine if we’d just been honest with ourselves
Imagine if we’d just been honest with ourselves
October 14, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Ofc we’ve insisted to ourselves we aren’t an empire and done such a bad job of it that the next lot are gonna take the Least Evil title with virtually no effort. Everyone has their money on Beijing but I’m thinking Lagos gets it when the dust settles.
Imagine if we’d just been honest with ourselves
Imagine if we’d just been honest with ourselves
Hmmm, her resume states the following, according to AP:
Served as associate on the International Practice Team at the Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing.
More recently, it says she served as *general counsel* for Fix California, a group started by Trump administration official Richard Grenell.
Served as associate on the International Practice Team at the Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing.
More recently, it says she served as *general counsel* for Fix California, a group started by Trump administration official Richard Grenell.
October 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Hmmm, her resume states the following, according to AP:
Served as associate on the International Practice Team at the Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing.
More recently, it says she served as *general counsel* for Fix California, a group started by Trump administration official Richard Grenell.
Served as associate on the International Practice Team at the Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing.
More recently, it says she served as *general counsel* for Fix California, a group started by Trump administration official Richard Grenell.
At this stage, Beijing looking like a steadier hand as security partner for Australia. Actually the CIA has already overthrown one government here, so not really news.
October 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
At this stage, Beijing looking like a steadier hand as security partner for Australia. Actually the CIA has already overthrown one government here, so not really news.
Chinese exports jumped 36% year-on-year in September, a bumper figure that is likely to vex the country’s trade partners, who have demanded Beijing address imbalances and alleged domestic overproduction.
www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
October 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Chinese exports jumped 36% year-on-year in September, a bumper figure that is likely to vex the country’s trade partners, who have demanded Beijing address imbalances and alleged domestic overproduction.
www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
www.semafor.com/article/10/1...
China:My tennis-mad friends in Beijing are ecstatic: "Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the China Open, beating French Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4 on Sunday."
October 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
China:My tennis-mad friends in Beijing are ecstatic: "Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the China Open, beating French Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4 on Sunday."
New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after claiming she passed a bar exam in China. She claimed to have worked at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing from 2011 to 2013.
A review of records from all 50 US states found no attorney registrations for her.
A review of records from all 50 US states found no attorney registrations for her.
New Trump press secretary says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrows
Katie Zacharia worked at a Beijing law firm and calls herself a lawyer, but reporters found no record of her admission to practise in the US.
www.scmp.com
October 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
New Trump Press Secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after claiming she passed a bar exam in China. She claimed to have worked at Zhong Lun Law Firm in Beijing from 2011 to 2013.
A review of records from all 50 US states found no attorney registrations for her.
A review of records from all 50 US states found no attorney registrations for her.
Bernardo Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor' (1987) was filmed inside The Forbidden City in Beijing: it was the first Western feature film authorised by The People's Republic of China to shoot on location inside The Forbidden City.
October 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Bernardo Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor' (1987) was filmed inside The Forbidden City in Beijing: it was the first Western feature film authorised by The People's Republic of China to shoot on location inside The Forbidden City.
I assume a young tall blond woman would stick out like a sore thumb in Beijing, not to mention draw all sorts of attention.
October 14, 2026 at 8:56 PM
I assume a young tall blond woman would stick out like a sore thumb in Beijing, not to mention draw all sorts of attention.
She hasn't paid that tab she ran up in Beijing.
October 14, 2026 at 8:47 PM
She hasn't paid that tab she ran up in Beijing.
Beijing has Vancouver Forest (a high end neighborhood with Canadian style detached houses)
October 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Beijing has Vancouver Forest (a high end neighborhood with Canadian style detached houses)
It's funny to imagine having to endure the new Press Secretary complaining about how filthy Beijing is at Great Leap but there's no fucking way her kind would be seen outside of her serviced apartment and select nightclubs in Sanlitun
October 14, 2026 at 8:40 PM
It's funny to imagine having to endure the new Press Secretary complaining about how filthy Beijing is at Great Leap but there's no fucking way her kind would be seen outside of her serviced apartment and select nightclubs in Sanlitun
The Pass By Bar in Beijing. Great mutton pizza. And maybe a career in law.
October 14, 2026 at 8:29 PM
The Pass By Bar in Beijing. Great mutton pizza. And maybe a career in law.
AI competition with Beijing is framed as national security, while hyperscaler investment returns are delayed by permitting and power-grid constraints.
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October 14, 2026 at 8:17 PM
AI competition with Beijing is framed as national security, while hyperscaler investment returns are delayed by permitting and power-grid constraints.
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Malaysia To Study China’s Modern Policing Technology To Fight Crime – Ahmad Zahid #Malaysia #China #Policing #CrimePrevention #Technology
Malaysia To Study China’s Modern Policing Technology To Fight Crime – Ahmad Zahid
BEIJING, Oct 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia is ready to consider adopting modern policing technology based on the Chinese model in high-risk areas and tourist hotspots to strengthen crime prevention, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the approach, which combines high-definition closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance and facial recognition systems, could help authorities identify suspects and speed up enforcement actions without relying entirely on the physical presence of security personnel. Ahmad Zahid said he discussed the matter during his meeting today with China’s Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, as well as cooperation in combating transnational […]
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October 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Malaysia To Study China’s Modern Policing Technology To Fight Crime – Ahmad Zahid #Malaysia #China #Policing #CrimePrevention #Technology
Beijing’s stereotypes are shaped by power, tradition, universities, hutongs, dialect, and northern directness. It is more than just a capital city. #Beijing #ChinaExplained #ChineseCulture #ChinaCities #LearnAboutChina
October 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Beijing’s stereotypes are shaped by power, tradition, universities, hutongs, dialect, and northern directness. It is more than just a capital city. #Beijing #ChinaExplained #ChineseCulture #ChinaCities #LearnAboutChina
EU weighs tougher China policy
EU leaders will discuss a tougher policy toward China in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, as member states seek to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
25 voices (9 scholars) · Posts & recommendations
https://jurnalo.app/digests/112996
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EU leaders will discuss a tougher policy toward China in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, as member states seek to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
25 voices (9 scholars) · Posts & recommendations
https://jurnalo.app/digests/112996
#China #Jurnalo
EU weighs tougher China policy
EU leaders will discuss a tougher policy toward China in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, as member states seek to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
25 voices (9 scholars) · Posts & recommendations, including Anand Menon, Ian Bremmer
jurnalo.app
October 14, 2026 at 8:01 PM
EU weighs tougher China policy
EU leaders will discuss a tougher policy toward China in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, as member states seek to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
25 voices (9 scholars) · Posts & recommendations
https://jurnalo.app/digests/112996
#China #Jurnalo
EU leaders will discuss a tougher policy toward China in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, as member states seek to reduce their dependence on Beijing.
25 voices (9 scholars) · Posts & recommendations
https://jurnalo.app/digests/112996
#China #Jurnalo
The result of Beijing subsidising the rest of the world having nice things. Why do they do that? Because it's the only way they can meet their politically mandated growth target without expanding domestic consumption
I spent ages this morning doing my sums on China's September's trade data but kept having to redo them because I thought - surely they can't be right?
China's trade surplus with Germany grew 201.7% in Sept alone (vs Sept 2025)
With EU up 52.3%
With France up 251.8%
Crazy!
China's trade surplus with Germany grew 201.7% in Sept alone (vs Sept 2025)
With EU up 52.3%
With France up 251.8%
Crazy!
October 14, 2026 at 7:59 PM
The result of Beijing subsidising the rest of the world having nice things. Why do they do that? Because it's the only way they can meet their politically mandated growth target without expanding domestic consumption
Which is a better qualifier? That she worked in Beijing, China, as an associate at Zhong Lun Law Firm or the later worked as a commentator for SpewsMax?
October 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Which is a better qualifier? That she worked in Beijing, China, as an associate at Zhong Lun Law Firm or the later worked as a commentator for SpewsMax?