from RT
US diplomats are scrambling to hold on to their influence in Switzerland, as their Chinese counterparts attempt to woo the country’s top officials during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.
The outlet said American officials were so alarmed by the size of the Chinese delegation at the event that they rushed to arrange a meeting between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Swiss President Viola Amherd to ensure Washington does not lose influence in the Alpine country, famed for its neutrality and status as a mediation powerhouse.
Politico cited an internal State Department memo dated January 12 as outlining US strategy in this regard. It reportedly warns that Beijing “will have 10 state ministers in attendance,” with Scott Miller, the US ambassador in Bern, suggesting the delegation had all the hallmarks of a “pseudo state visit.”
The document reportedly further underscores the importance China attaches to the trip, noting that the delegation was to be headed by Premier Li Qiang, described in the memo as the “No. 2” to Chinese leader Xi Jinping...
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Ex-UK PM lobbied for ‘expedited’ defense exports to China – Politico
ReplyDeleteLiz Truss attempted to speed up the sale of military equipment to a country she deemed a “threat”
https://www.rt.com/news/590744-liz-truss-china-sale/
OK, now pick from this list a phrase suitable for the above news, in lingo Evil Chuckie himself would likely use:
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/british-expressions/
23 Brilliant British Expressions to Blend in with the Brits
1. Just popping out
2. Brolly
3. Take the Tube
4. Bob’s your uncle
5. Bodge something
6. Dench
7. Faff
8. Gaff
9. Geezer
10. Gobsmacked
11. Innit
12. Chockablock
13. Quids in
14. Smarmy
15. Spend a penny
16. Wally
17. Pea-souper
18. Blimey
19. Ace
20. Over-egg the pudding
21. Butcher’s hook
22. Minging
23. Cuppa (Southern) or Brew (Northern)
And One More Thing...