The wonderful Harbin Snow and Ice Festival

With Sherendev ...

TianJin lies 30 minutes east of BeiJing by high speed rail, on the coast in north east China.

GuangXi province. With a great song too :)

What is called 'democracy' is elite rule; money buys power / fool the people that they have significance. 'Democracy' is the subterfuge that is capture / takeover by other means. In the West, you don't have any real say, other than which side of the same coin is to 'represent' you. To keep one from seeing the bigger picture, and a sense of being part of humanity, the West focuses you on personal identity (misdirection), and that you are 'free'. This is the mix of 'divide and rule', plus mental chains (beliefs) over physical chains, as the new slavery. Anyone who opens their eyes can see it, right in front of them; how one is constantly programmed. Another aspect of the control is money; that is what limits your real freedom; and refocuses your life on the material / survival. The walls and bars of our prison are internalized. To add to the confusion, these elements are projected onto the 'others'. The bigger picture, the full reality, is kept hidden, while the focus remains on endless little bits that are easily construed a certain way. Once one sees reality, the purpose behind all the little steps that make up the 'news' becomes clear. In the end, the West's elite can only rule with the acquiescence of the vast majority. With The Gravel Institute ... In China, the people are family. In the West, the people are livestock. Hence, China is a 'threat' to the Western elite; the threat of a good example. On how the US rules Taiwan ... On Iran - sanctions and the 'nuclear deal' ... On the Laos - China high speed rail link ...

With Expat Adventuring in Asia ... "Living in China completely transformed my understanding of success in ways I never expected. From the importance of community and family values to the relentless work ethic and long-term thinking ingrained in the culture, my time there opened my eyes to a whole new perspective. In this video, I’ll share the mind-blowing lessons I learned about ambition, resilience, and what it truly means to achieve success—lessons that changed the way I approach life and goals. Whether you're curious about Chinese culture or looking for fresh inspiration, this is a story you won’t want to miss!"

JingShan Park lies immediately north of the Forbidden City (Palace Museum).

Early morning in the Temple of Heaven (TianTan) park ...

With Expat Adventuring in Asia ... "In this eye-opening video, we uncover the truth behind the growing tension between the United States and China. For years, the U.S. government has painted China as a looming enemy, a global threat that must be contained at all costs. But what if everything we’ve been told about China’s rise is a carefully constructed lie? Why is China seen as an enemy by the U.S. government? The answer is simpler than you think: China’s rise challenges the U.S. dominance — both economically and militarily. In this video, we expose the official U.S. policy that labels China as a threat not because of ideology or military aggression, but because China’s success threatens America’s role as the world's sole superpower. This policy — backed by years of documentation — is the core reason behind the U.S. narrative of China as the “enemy.” China’s peaceful rise versus U.S. domination. While the U.S. seeks to maintain global primacy and control, China has focused on development — building a massive economy, lifting over 800 million people out of poverty, and creating a modern, thriving nation through peaceful means. But the U.S. establishment is unwilling to accept that a country can prosper without following the West’s path. In this video, we reveal: • How U.S. foreign policy, dating back to the 1992 Defense Planning Guidance, explicitly states that any country, including China, that challenges U.S. dominance is labeled a threat. • The “primacy” doctrine and how it has shaped U.S. global strategies, including its ongoing campaign to undermine China’s rise. • The truth behind billions of dollars spent on anti-communist propaganda and “democracy promotion” to convince the world that China’s system is dangerous, despite its successes. • How the global power shift from unipolar to multipolar is already happening, and why the U.S. feels the need to hold onto a world that’s quickly evolving beyond its control. The reality that can’t be hidden Despite the constant anti-China rhetoric, China’s rise speaks for itself. The country’s GDP has grown from just $190 billion in 1980 to $18 trillion today, and it’s created the largest high-speed rail network in the world, alongside cutting-edge tech hubs and innovations that are reshaping the global economy. In contrast, the U.S. continues to face challenges at home, including income inequality, racial tensions, and a failing healthcare system. Yet, the U.S. media continues to promote the idea that China’s peaceful development is somehow a threat to the world. What the media doesn’t want you to know Behind the scenes, hundreds of millions of dollars have been funneled into think tanks, universities, and media outlets worldwide to shape global perceptions about China. We reveal how the Voice of America, National Endowment for Democracy (NED), and USAID fund anti-China narratives and distort the truth about China’s achievements. But no amount of money or propaganda can hide the undeniable truth: China’s success proves that a different system works. What does this mean for the future? As China continues to rise, the world is transitioning from a U.S.-dominated unipolar order to a multipolar world where countries cooperate, not compete. The future of global relations is changing, and China’s vision of cooperation is reshaping the way nations interact on the world stage. In this video, you’ll discover: • The hidden policies that fuel U.S. opposition to China. • How China’s peaceful rise is threatening the U.S. empire — not through war, but through smart, long-term development. • Why the real enemy isn’t China, but rather the U.S. control of global narratives and the unwillingness to share power with emerging nations. Why should you watch? • If you’re curious about the real reasons behind U.S.-China tensions, this video will give you answers based on facts, not propaganda. • If you want to understand global power dynamics and why China’s rise isn’t a threat but an opportunity for cooperation, this video is for you. • If you’ve ever wondered why the U.S. is so obsessed with maintaining global hegemony, this video will unveil the truth. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives into China’s rise, U.S. foreign policy, and the changing global order." In China, the people are king In the West, the people are livestock

Buddha Said | Great Compassion Mantra | Sweep of our minds | Heart Sutra | Zen Charm | Prayer for the earthquake in Ya'An (2013). Enter the chill out zone ...