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Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are fundamentally transforming Chinese agriculture. At the demonstration park of Zhejiang Houji Intelligent Technology in eastern China, vegetable cultivation is fully automated. Their self-developed transplanting machine replaces manual labor, planting 30 seedlings in 40 seconds—over 70% more efficient than manual work. Under... show more

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While one person usually remains in the cabin as a precaution, the machine moves in perfectly straight lines according to its programmed route, performing sowing, laying drip irrigation tubing, and applying plastic mulch-all in one go. The efficiency of driverless planter is 30% to 40% higher than manual seeding machines and can even operate at night. For the Ababekri family, they manage 320 hectares of cotton fields (equal to over four times of the Forbidden City), and it takes just over 10 days to complete the entire planting process. "We chose to grow cotton to live a better life-and we're getting there." The 37-year-old farmer told my colleague. That choice, however, didn't start with him. Ababekri's father made the switch to cotton around 2003, replacing about 1.33 hectares of wheat after observing neighbors earned strong profits from the cash crop. At the time, Ababekri was still a teenager and didn't appreciate the decision at all. He found cotton-planting exhausting, especially during harvest season when the entire family had to manually pick cotton in the fields (Yes! Before automation, aside from melons, cotton was probably the most labor-intensive crop in Xinjiang. During harvest season, large numbers of temporary workers had to be even recruited from other provinces across China to help pick cotton up). Yet, that very first year, their household income exceeded 20,000 yuan-a considerable sum even in Beijing at the time, let alone in Xinjiang. He quickly realized that cotton offered a path to a better life, with returns several times higher than any other crops. Over the years, the family steadily grew their cotton operation into a thriving business. Not only has planting become automated, but cotton harvesting in Xinjiang has also largely moved away from manual labor. According to the Xinjiang Cotton Association, as of 2024: ✅100% of cotton planting in Xinjiang is mechanized ✅Approximately 90% of harvesting is also done by machine Ababekri has, for the past three years, hired a Han Chinese driver, around the same age as him, to operate a cotton harvester during the autumn season. The machine can pick about 33 hectares per day, and it takes also only 10 days to complete the entire harvest on his land. In a place where western media headlines often dwell on "ethnic tension," the quiet, seamless cooperation between farmers like Ababekri and his team speaks to a different truth. He employs dozens of workers, several of whom are Han Chinese. Being asked if he had heard about the portrayed division, he replied simply: "I don't care what ethnicity someone is. I only care who can help me grow better cotton." A few statistics help paint a clearer picture of cotton production in Xinjiang: ✅In 2024, Xinjiang's cotton planting area reached 36.72 million mu, accounting for 86.2% of the national total ✅Total production reached 5.686 million tonnes, or 92.2% of China's total output ✅There are 327,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the region, over 70% of whom are ethnic minorities ✅The industry provides employment and livelihoods for over 2 million people from all ethnic backgrounds For many families, cotton farming is the main source of income. However, many export-oriented enterprises have faced serious challenges due to America-led sanctions. Dozens of companies in Xinjiang have been blacklisted over labor allegations. Some companies had to cut production, lay off workers, or even shut down entirely, leaving many employees jobless. A lost job is never just a number-for me it's how they put decent food on the table, send their children to better education, and build a future. The irony is stark: Xinjiang's cotton industry has been fundamentally transformed by modernization. Accusations of "forced labor" are not only baseless, but also deeply disrespectful to the people whose lives depend on this honest work-people like Ababekri and his family, who work hard make the life better. There has been no shortage of headlines and discourse surrounding Xinjiang cotton. But to truly understand this land, we need to look beyond the noise-to the fields, the machines, and the hands who guide them. Their stories aren't about politics. They're about dignity. Not about labels, but about livelihoods. Not ideology, but about effort. Let facts be louder than prejudice, and let truth travel farther than rumors.

Xinjiang, where over 90% of China's cotton is grown, has kicked off this year's planting season. It is also one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world, with approximately 5.69 million tonnes of cotton harvested in 2024 alone. Last year, I visited Xinjiang twice for work, though both trips focused on pastoral communities and archaeological sites. However, I've been curious about the lives of local farmers, especially those who grow cotton, naturally due to some noises and debates concerning this topic over the years. So I reached out to colleagues familiar with the field-and their insights offered some perspectives I hadn't delved into before. Today, cotton planting in Xinjiang is not even labor-intensive. It has been replaced by highly mechanized and intelligent farming practices. Take Xayar County (沙雅县) in southern Xinjiang's Aksu (阿克苏) for example-one of the first places in Xinjiang to start planting cotton each year (Incidentally, over 50 years ago, my father, then just a primary school student, moved from Beijing to Aksu with my grandparents. Life there was much tougher than in the capital, but he still recalls it as one of the happiest and most unforgettable periods of his life. He witnessed firsthand the harmonious ties between different ethnic groups and made several Uygur friends. The ties are so profound that he has returned several times to visit his old buddies). According to 2024 data, Xayar has a population of 261,257, with 225,938 Uygurs, accounting for 86.48% of the total. Uygur farmers make up about 80% of all cotton growers in the county. One of them is Ababekri, who farms alongside his father and four brothers. They use a driverless cotton planter equipped with BeiDou satellite positioning technology. While one person usually remains in the cabin as a precaution, the machine moves in perfectly straight lines according to its programmed route, performing sowing, laying drip irrigation tubing, and applying plastic mulch-all in one go. The efficiency of driverless planter is 30% to 40% higher than manual seeding machines and can even operate at night. For the Ababekri family, they manage 320 hectares of cotton fields (equal to over four times of the Forbidden City), and it takes just over 10 days to complete the entire planting process. "We chose to grow cotton to live a better life-and we're getting there." The 37-year-old farmer told my colleague. That choice, however, didn't start with him. Ababekri's father made the switch to cotton around 2003, replacing about 1.33 hectares of wheat after observing neighbors earned strong profits from the cash crop. At the time, Ababekri was still a teenager and didn't appreciate the decision at all. He found cotton-planting exhausting, especially during harvest season when the entire family had to manually pick cotton in the fields (Yes! Before automation, aside from melons, cotton was probably the most labor-intensive crop in Xinjiang. During harvest season, large numbers of temporary workers had to be even recruited from other provinces across China to help pick cotton up). Yet, that very first year, their household income exceeded 20,000 yuan-a considerable sum even in Beijing at the time, let alone in Xinjiang. He quickly realized that cotton offered a path to a better life, with returns several times higher than any other crops. Over the years, the family steadily grew their cotton operation into a thriving business. Not only has planting become automated, but cotton harvesting in Xinjiang has also largely moved away from manual labor. According to the Xinjiang Cotton Association, as of 2024: ✅100% of cotton planting in Xinjiang is mechanized ✅Approximately 90% of harvesting is also done by machine Ababekri has, for the past three years, hired a Han Chinese driver, around the same age as him, to operate a cotton harvester during the autumn season. The machine can pick about 33 hectares per day, and it takes also only 10 days to complete the entire harvest on his land. In a place where western media headlines often dwell on "ethnic tension," the quiet, seamless cooperation between farmers like Ababekri and his team speaks to a different truth. He employs dozens of workers, several of whom are Han Chinese. Being asked if he had heard about the portrayed division, he replied simply: "I don't care what ethnicity someone is. I only care who can help me grow better cotton." A few statistics help paint a clearer picture of cotton production in Xinjiang: ✅In 2024, Xinjiang's cotton planting area reached 36.72 million mu, accounting for 86.2% of the national total ✅Total production reached 5.686 million tonnes, or 92.2% of China's total output ✅There are 327,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the region, over 70% of whom are ethnic minorities ✅The industry provides employment and livelihoods for over 2 million people from all ethnic backgrounds For many families, cotton farming is the main source of income. However, many export-oriented enterprises have faced serious challenges due to America-led sanctions. Dozens of companies in Xinjiang have been blacklisted over labor allegations. Some companies had to cut production, lay off workers, or even shut down entirely, leaving many employees jobless. A lost job is never just a number-for me it's how they put decent food on the table, send their children to better education, and build a future. The irony is stark: Xinjiang's cotton industry has been fundamentally transformed by modernization. Accusations of "forced labor" are not only baseless, but also deeply disrespectful to the people whose lives depend on this honest work-people like Ababekri and his family, who work hard make the life better. There has been no shortage of headlines and discourse surrounding Xinjiang cotton. But to truly understand this land, we need to look beyond the noise-to the fields, the machines, and the hands who guide them. Their stories aren't about politics. They're about dignity. Not about labels, but about livelihoods. Not ideology, but about effort. Let facts be louder than prejudice, and let truth travel farther than rumors.

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Russia faces a potential shortage of AI-95 gasoline due to Ukrainian attacks. "Demand exceeds supply many times over—possibly by more than tenfold," market sources report. Cited causes include unscheduled repairs at oil refineries resulting from Ukrainian attacks—such as the incident documented in the video from Tuapse—a decline in primary refinery output, and a seasonal surge in consumption ahead of the summer season. Consequently, refineries are compelled to reallocate their production capacities in favor of AI-92 gasoline.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: "Because of Russia, war has returned to Europe. We also face the threat of terrorism and fierce global competition. Russia has teamed up with China, North Korea and Iran. They are expanding their militaries and their capabilities. Putin's war machine is speeding up, not slowing down. Russia is reconstituting its forces with Chinese technology and producing more weapons faster than we thought. In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year. And its defense industrial base is expected to roll out 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armoured vehicles and 200 Iskander missiles this year alone. Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years. China is also modernising and expanding its military at breakneck speed. It already has the world's largest navy. And its battle force is expected to grow to 435 ships by 2030. China is also building up its nuclear arsenal. And it aims to have more than 1,000 operational nuclear warheads also by 2030."

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: "Because of Russia, war has returned to Europe. We also face the threat of terrorism and fierce global competition. Russia has teamed up with China, North Korea and Iran. They are expanding their militaries and their capabilities. Putin's war machine is speeding up, not slowing down. Russia is reconstituting its forces with Chinese technology and producing more weapons faster than we thought. In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year. And its defense industrial base is expected to roll out 1,500 tanks, 3,000 armoured vehicles and 200 Iskander missiles this year alone. Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years. China is also modernising and expanding its military at breakneck speed. It already has the world's largest navy. And its battle force is expected to grow to 435 ships by 2030. China is also building up its nuclear arsenal. And it aims to have more than 1,000 operational nuclear warheads also by 2030."

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116,884 views • 1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: Former US Army Pacific Commander General Charles Flynn says CCP Operates Network of “hard spies” Throughout the US "There are estimates that there are in excess of 325,000 students. Just imagine for a minute that 25% or 30% of that number were hard spies. In other words, they were here collecting vast amounts of intelligence and shipping that back to the Communist Chinese Party." "Everyone here is operating under the consent and under the thumb of the Communist Chinese Party in one way, shape, or form or another. Why? Because they put pressure on their families back in China and then they, by way of receiving these benefits to be able to do this, they’re having to produce information for the Communist Chinese Party." LA Times Media Group LA Times Studios

EXCLUSIVE: Former US Army Pacific Commander General Charles Flynn says CCP Operates Network of “hard spies” Throughout the US "There are estimates that there are in excess of 325,000 students. Just imagine for a minute that 25% or 30% of that number were hard spies. In other words, they were here collecting vast amounts of intelligence and shipping that back to the Communist Chinese Party." "Everyone here is operating under the consent and under the thumb of the Communist Chinese Party in one way, shape, or form or another. Why? Because they put pressure on their families back in China and then they, by way of receiving these benefits to be able to do this, they’re having to produce information for the Communist Chinese Party." LA Times Media Group LA Times Studios

Catherine Herridge

169,850 views • 4 months ago

“Earlier, I stood in the House to challenge the government on a 24% increase in its operational spend over just 3 budget cycles providing a projected deficit of $5.4B. Even with oil prices at $70, balance is not achievable. Over the same 3-year period, the size of the GOA grew by more than 14%. Given the absence of fiscal discipline, a more realistic estimate of the deficit is $10-$12B. With no credible plan to balance, and a clear departure from good governance, this UCP government is on track to accumulate unsustainable debt – leaving the burden to future generations.” #ableg #abpolitics

“Earlier, I stood in the House to challenge the government on a 24% increase in its operational spend over just 3 budget cycles providing a projected deficit of $5.4B. Even with oil prices at $70, balance is not achievable. Over the same 3-year period, the size of the GOA grew by more than 14%. Given the absence of fiscal discipline, a more realistic estimate of the deficit is $10-$12B. With no credible plan to balance, and a clear departure from good governance, this UCP government is on track to accumulate unsustainable debt – leaving the burden to future generations.” #ableg #abpolitics

Peter Guthrie

32,786 views • 1 year ago

On World Food Day, these stunning terraced fields symbolize a harvest of hope and security. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's annual grain output remains stable above 650 million metric tons, reaching a new high of 700 million metric tons in 2024. This achievement stands in stark contrast to a deepening global crisis. The conflict that began in Ukraine in 2022 triggered the most severe food crisis since 1990. According to the 2025 edition of the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), nearly 300 million people in 53 countries and territories experienced acute hunger last year, marking the sixth year in a row of rising food insecurity. Against this backdrop, China has held firm to its “red line” of 120 million hectares of arable land, leveraging strong policies and advanced technology to enhance both the quality and output of its farmland. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), which has coincided with the global food crisis, President Xi Jinping conducted numerous inspection tours to major agricultural provinces such as Henan, Heilongjiang, Sichuan and Shanxi, emphasizing that “food security is a top national priority, and the Chinese people must always hold their rice bowls firmly in their own hands.”

On World Food Day, these stunning terraced fields symbolize a harvest of hope and security. During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China's annual grain output remains stable above 650 million metric tons, reaching a new high of 700 million metric tons in 2024. This achievement stands in stark contrast to a deepening global crisis. The conflict that began in Ukraine in 2022 triggered the most severe food crisis since 1990. According to the 2025 edition of the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC), nearly 300 million people in 53 countries and territories experienced acute hunger last year, marking the sixth year in a row of rising food insecurity. Against this backdrop, China has held firm to its “red line” of 120 million hectares of arable land, leveraging strong policies and advanced technology to enhance both the quality and output of its farmland. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), which has coincided with the global food crisis, President Xi Jinping conducted numerous inspection tours to major agricultural provinces such as Henan, Heilongjiang, Sichuan and Shanxi, emphasizing that “food security is a top national priority, and the Chinese people must always hold their rice bowls firmly in their own hands.”

Sinical

70,673 views • 9 months ago

SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE IS NOT UNDER SIEGE! --SA agriculture has more than doubled since 1994. --exports reached a record US$13, 7 billion in 2024 --With South Africa now the only African country in the global top 40 agricultural exporters --Jobs remain solid, around 920k at farm level (nicely above 1994 levels, although we have mechanised massively). --We are food secure at the national level, and supporting the entire Southern Africa region. --We need to continue boosting the inclusion of black farmers from the current levels of 10% contribution in the overall output. --We have around 2.5 million hectares of government land for the expansion of agriculture. --We explore the sector’s resilience, the ongoing commitment of farmers, and the need for government, organised agriculture and communities to work together to improve safety and reduce operational inefficiencies.

SOUTH AFRICAN AGRICULTURE IS NOT UNDER SIEGE! --SA agriculture has more than doubled since 1994. --exports reached a record US$13, 7 billion in 2024 --With South Africa now the only African country in the global top 40 agricultural exporters --Jobs remain solid, around 920k at farm level (nicely above 1994 levels, although we have mechanised massively). --We are food secure at the national level, and supporting the entire Southern Africa region. --We need to continue boosting the inclusion of black farmers from the current levels of 10% contribution in the overall output. --We have around 2.5 million hectares of government land for the expansion of agriculture. --We explore the sector’s resilience, the ongoing commitment of farmers, and the need for government, organised agriculture and communities to work together to improve safety and reduce operational inefficiencies.

Wandile Sihlobo

36,021 views • 8 months ago

ROBERT KENNEDY JR: “In my generation, 70-year-old men, the rate of autism is one in 10,000. In my kids’ generation, it’s one in every 34.” Kennedy grew up with 11 siblings and 70 cousins; none had a peanut or food allergy. However, five of his seven children have such conditions. “What happened?” he asked. The EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) has identified 1989 as a pivotal year for the rise in autism and other chronic conditions. 1989 was also the year the childhood vaccine schedule exploded. But there are some other exposures at play. Watch and listen to what toxins could be making us sick.

ROBERT KENNEDY JR: “In my generation, 70-year-old men, the rate of autism is one in 10,000. In my kids’ generation, it’s one in every 34.” Kennedy grew up with 11 siblings and 70 cousins; none had a peanut or food allergy. However, five of his seven children have such conditions. “What happened?” he asked. The EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency) has identified 1989 as a pivotal year for the rise in autism and other chronic conditions. 1989 was also the year the childhood vaccine schedule exploded. But there are some other exposures at play. Watch and listen to what toxins could be making us sick.

The Vigilant Fox 🦊

659,096 views • 2 years ago

China’s🇨🇳 Xi Jinping: "Marxism has provided a strong theoretical weapon for the Chinese revolution, construction and reform, enabling China, an ancient country in the east, to create an unprecedented development miracle in the history of mankind." The miracle: -800 million people brought out of poverty in 4 decades -Extreme poverty eliminated in China -Lifted 98.99 million rural citizens out of poverty since 2013 -Expanded the Belt and Road Initiative to over 150 countries -Has built a larger high speed rail network than the rest of the world put together, expanding it from 10,000KM to over 50,000KM -Installed renewable energy capacity in China is roughly 4× larger than that of the United States today -Made China the world’s largest industrial economy, with manufacturing output now exceeding the US & EU combined -Presided over the largest housing and urbanisation programme in history, moving hundreds of millions into modern cities with infrastructure, utilities, and services. In 2013 730 million lived in cities, in 2025, 954 million lived in cities. An increase of 224 million. -By 2030, China is projected to account for over 40% of the world’s middle class -Average disposable income has increased more than 25x since 1980 (real terms) -China’s middle class already drives the majority of domestic consumption, shifting growth away from exports -China now contributes more to global consumption growth than the US and Europe combined -Steel production: China produces approximately 55% of global steel -Shipbuilding: China accounts for over 50% of global shipbuilding output -China produces more cement than the rest of the world combined ⚡️The renewable energy dominance: -China controls 80%+ of the global solar manufacturing market across the entire supply chain (wafers, cells, panels) -It produces approximately 98% of solar wafers, 92% of solar cells, and 85% of solar panels globally -In 2025 alone, China exported 200+ GW of solar cells, with exports surging over 73% year-on-year -Solar cells & wafers now make up 40%+ of China’s solar exports -China drove over 50% of global solar expansion in 2025 -Chinese battery giant CATL alone holds approximately 42% of the global EV battery market

China’s🇨🇳 Xi Jinping: "Marxism has provided a strong theoretical weapon for the Chinese revolution, construction and reform, enabling China, an ancient country in the east, to create an unprecedented development miracle in the history of mankind." The miracle: -800 million people brought out of poverty in 4 decades -Extreme poverty eliminated in China -Lifted 98.99 million rural citizens out of poverty since 2013 -Expanded the Belt and Road Initiative to over 150 countries -Has built a larger high speed rail network than the rest of the world put together, expanding it from 10,000KM to over 50,000KM -Installed renewable energy capacity in China is roughly 4× larger than that of the United States today -Made China the world’s largest industrial economy, with manufacturing output now exceeding the US & EU combined -Presided over the largest housing and urbanisation programme in history, moving hundreds of millions into modern cities with infrastructure, utilities, and services. In 2013 730 million lived in cities, in 2025, 954 million lived in cities. An increase of 224 million. -By 2030, China is projected to account for over 40% of the world’s middle class -Average disposable income has increased more than 25x since 1980 (real terms) -China’s middle class already drives the majority of domestic consumption, shifting growth away from exports -China now contributes more to global consumption growth than the US and Europe combined -Steel production: China produces approximately 55% of global steel -Shipbuilding: China accounts for over 50% of global shipbuilding output -China produces more cement than the rest of the world combined ⚡️The renewable energy dominance: -China controls 80%+ of the global solar manufacturing market across the entire supply chain (wafers, cells, panels) -It produces approximately 98% of solar wafers, 92% of solar cells, and 85% of solar panels globally -In 2025 alone, China exported 200+ GW of solar cells, with exports surging over 73% year-on-year -Solar cells & wafers now make up 40%+ of China’s solar exports -China drove over 50% of global solar expansion in 2025 -Chinese battery giant CATL alone holds approximately 42% of the global EV battery market

Afshin Rattansi

99,089 views • 3 months ago