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In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce Indonesian activist, politician, and tankie, Budiman Sudjatmiko (@budimandjatmiko).
He's best known his participation in the Indonesian Communist Party and spewing peepotalking remarks favouring Putin's dictatorial regime.
1/24
He's best known his participation in the Indonesian Communist Party and spewing peepotalking remarks favouring Putin's dictatorial regime.
1/24
Budiman started his activist career when he was in secondary school in the midst of the dictatorial regime of Soeharto.
He dropped out of uni in the 1990s to focus on activism, in which he founded the People's Democratic Party in 1996 and led anti-Soeharto rallies.
2/24
He dropped out of uni in the 1990s to focus on activism, in which he founded the People's Democratic Party in 1996 and led anti-Soeharto rallies.
2/24
Meanwhile, during that time, Indonesian forces created a chart explaining that "Budiman's party is connected with the Philippines' New People's Army with backing from Amnesty International and the Australian Labor Party".
3/24
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In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce a former Indonesian ambassador to Russia and Kremlin mouthpiece, Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi.
He is best known for his pro-Russia peepotalking remarks and his encouragement of sanctions evasion in buying Russian jets.
1/21
He is best known for his pro-Russia peepotalking remarks and his encouragement of sanctions evasion in buying Russian jets.
1/21
During the 1990s and 2000s, Supriyadi served in a couple of Indonesian diplomatic posts at Australia and the UAE.
Meanwhile, he also served in various positions at Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and then from 2016-20, he became Indonesia's ambassador to Russia.
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Meanwhile, he also served in various positions at Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and then from 2016-20, he became Indonesia's ambassador to Russia.
2/21
However, there was one time in 2002 when Indonesia refused to renew the work visa of Lindsay Murdoch, which was condemned as the "first prohibition of a foreign journo in the post-Soeharo era".
Supriyandi denied that Jakarta's move vs Murdoch would hurt press freedoms.
3/21
Supriyandi denied that Jakarta's move vs Murdoch would hurt press freedoms.
3/21
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce Filipino professor, politician, and pro-Kremlin adviser, Clarita Carlos.
Her pro-Russia and pro-China peepotalking are known to pave the way to her "Philippines-should-remain-neutral" advices to my country's president.
1/25
Her pro-Russia and pro-China peepotalking are known to pave the way to her "Philippines-should-remain-neutral" advices to my country's president.
1/25
Carlos served as a political science and international relations professor at the University of the Philippines until recently. She also served in the same position at the Ateneo de Manila University and San Beda University.
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Carlos was known to serve as Marcos Jr.'s NSA for a short time. However, she left the position, with her claiming that "she was ousted", while Marcos Jr. claimed that "there was no ouster".
Carlos is praised by other Filipino vatniks like Anna Malindog-Uy.
3/25
Carlos is praised by other Filipino vatniks like Anna Malindog-Uy.
3/25
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce a Beijing-based think-tank, the South China Sea Probing Initiative or SCSPI (@SCS_PI).
It's known for providing news on the SCS dispute from China's perspective, which contain mostly pro-China peepotalking and some pro-Russia ones.
1/25
It's known for providing news on the SCS dispute from China's perspective, which contain mostly pro-China peepotalking and some pro-Russia ones.
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Founded in 2019, the SCSPI is currently headed by Hu Bo from Peking University, along with two other so-called "academics" from prestigious Chinese universities.
One of its members is Anna Malindog-Uy, a Filipino vatnik x wumao who once hosted a Pandesal Forum with them.
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One of its members is Anna Malindog-Uy, a Filipino vatnik x wumao who once hosted a Pandesal Forum with them.
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In SCSPI's "About me" page, the think-tank claims that "it recognises the strategic relevance of the SCS", "it understands the significance of differences through dialogue", and "it is not affiliated with anything".
However, when we dig deeper, it is a different story.
3/25
However, when we dig deeper, it is a different story.
3/25
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce a Singaporean television journalist and talk show host, Lily Ong. Her attempts to discuss geopolitics in a Singaporean talk show and radio show contained pro-Russia and pro-China peepotalking.
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Lily Ong spent her education at the Raffles Institution and then took her masterals in IR at the Fletcher School.
She also took her PhD at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, which is run by Russia's MFA headed by the infamous Sergey Lavrov.
2/17
She also took her PhD at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, which is run by Russia's MFA headed by the infamous Sergey Lavrov.
2/17
Moreover, Ong indicated that she is a "Track I-II Diplomat" with an experience working with the "US-Russia Mayors' Summit", as well as a "travel-loving geopolitical analyst".
She added that she produces online and television talk shows on "geopolitics and current affairs".
3/17
She added that she produces online and television talk shows on "geopolitics and current affairs".
3/17
In today's #dailysoup, let's go to #Indonesia as I'll introduce an Indonesian military x defence academic and Putin fangirl, Connie Bakrie. She is known for parroting common pro-China and pro-Russia peepotalking points in her articles, seminars, and soc-med posts.
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From the outside, Bakrie may look like your "ordinary academic". After finishing her doctorate at Universitas Indonesia, she attended two security studies programs at the US x UK before starting her academic career.
From the inside, it is a totally different story.
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From the inside, it is a totally different story.
2/19
Bakrie's husband, Djadja Suparman, once served as one of the key military heads on top of Indonesia's transition of democracy after the fall of Soeharto in 1998.
Suparman was convicted of a corruption case related to a land acquisition scandal in a city south of Surabaya.
3/19
Suparman was convicted of a corruption case related to a land acquisition scandal in a city south of Surabaya.
3/19
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce a disputed series of small rocks in the South China Sea, the Scarborough Shoal.
Forming a triangular shape, it is known to be a hotspot for SCS disputes between China and the #Philippines.
1/18
Forming a triangular shape, it is known to be a hotspot for SCS disputes between China and the #Philippines.
1/18
The Scarborough Shoal, known as "Huangyan Dao" in Chinese and "Bajo de Masinloc" in Filipino, is located in the Philippines' EEZ or the West Philippine Sea.
It is also located 340km W of Manila, 575km E of the Paracel Islands, and 523km N of the Spratly Islands.
2/18
It is also located 340km W of Manila, 575km E of the Paracel Islands, and 523km N of the Spratly Islands.
2/18
Loads of oil and natural gas, polymetallic nodules and different kinds of sea creatures (e.g. lobster, jack, mackerel, etc.) are present in the Scarborough Shoal.
The shoal is also a major fishing ground for fisherfolk...
3/18
The shoal is also a major fishing ground for fisherfolk...
3/18
In today's #dailysoup, I'll continue talking about a notorious CCP-owned firm, China Communications Construction Company (CCCC), together with its subsidiaries, especially CHEC.
This time, I'll tackle their fraudulent stints around the world, particularly in #APAC.
1/21
This time, I'll tackle their fraudulent stints around the world, particularly in #APAC.
1/21
Since its inception in 2005, CCCC has been specialising on the financial stuff, construction x infrastructure, contracting, and dredging.
Moreover, CCCC even landed at 60th place in Fortune Global 500.
2/21
Moreover, CCCC even landed at 60th place in Fortune Global 500.
2/21
CCCC has offices at around 123 countries in the world, with 41 in Asia and 4 in Oceania.
This entry will serve as a rabbit hole before we talk about the rest of the BRI projects handled by the Chinese firm.
3/21
This entry will serve as a rabbit hole before we talk about the rest of the BRI projects handled by the Chinese firm.
3/21
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce another BRI project in #Malaysia, the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline.
Just like the East Coast Rail Link, another BRI project, it is known for its role in the 1MDB scandal, as well as its connections with a shady Chinese company.
1/16
Just like the East Coast Rail Link, another BRI project, it is known for its role in the 1MDB scandal, as well as its connections with a shady Chinese company.
1/16
Costing RM4.06B, the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) is a proposed 662km petrochemical x gas pipeline starting from Tuaran and ending in Sandakan.
The TSGP is located at northern Sabah, which is just close to the Philippine provinces of Sulu x Palawan.
2/16
The TSGP is located at northern Sabah, which is just close to the Philippine provinces of Sulu x Palawan.
2/16
Like the ECRL, the TSGP is one of the BRI projects offered by China when infamous former Malaysian PM Najib Razak signed a 2016 deal with Beijing to bring Malaysia to the BRI to "cover up 1MDB".
Read more here for a background on the ECRL:
3/16
Read more here for a background on the ECRL:
3/16
In today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce the current Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail. He is known for his versatile business investments and "reclamation projects, including the controversial Princess Cove and Forest City.
1/20
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Sultan Ibrahim Ismail is the son of Sultan Iskandar, who served as a Sultan of Johor and a Yang di-Pertuan Agong (monarch) of Malaysia before his death in 2010.
This is why his full name is Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
2/20
This is why his full name is Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
2/20
Although Sultan Ibrahim Ismail succeeded his father as the Sultan of Johor in January 2010, he was officially coronated in March 23, 2015.
3/20
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In today's #dailysoup, let's go to #Myanmar as I'll discuss about the military base at the Coco Islands, which is being built by the Chinese-influenced Burmese military junta.
More info in this 🧵.
1/16
More info in this 🧵.
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The Coco Islands are a group of islands located at the Bay of Bengal, sandwiched between the Andaman Islands and Myanmar.
This group of islands comprise of two major islands, Great Coco and Little Coco, as well as a couple of small islands.
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This group of islands comprise of two major islands, Great Coco and Little Coco, as well as a couple of small islands.
2/16
Moreover, the Coco Islands are located near the strategic Strait of Malacca, which is extremely essential as a strait connecting the Pacific and the Indian Oceans, and as an East-West nexus.
3/16
3/16
For today's #dailysoup, I'll introduce Dennis Uy. A Filipino businessman known to be the founder of Udenna Corporation, a major petroleum x shipping company in my country, he is shrouded with business controversies.
More info in this 🧵.
1/22
More info in this 🧵.
1/22
Hailing from Davao City, Uy began his business career by setting up a barbecue store named "Dencio's Kamayan", which grew into a small retail chain.
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Then, in 2002, Uy founded the Udenna Company, a conglomerate comprising of a gas station chain (Phoenix Petroleum Philippines), a convenience store chain (FamilyMart), a logistics firm (Chelsea Holdings), as well as Enderun Colleges, Clark City Global Corporation,...
3/22
3/22
For today's #dailysoup, I will talk about the causes of the Three Kingdoms Period of #China.
This is for immersion x context purposes as @mydearfaye is currently streaming "Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty", which takes place during that period.
More info in this 🧵.
1/18
This is for immersion x context purposes as @mydearfaye is currently streaming "Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty", which takes place during that period.
More info in this 🧵.
1/18
What preceded the Three Kingdoms Period (220 AD - 280 AD) was the #Han Dynasty, which was marked with an expansive economic and political power, making it one of the greatest classical civilisations.
Just like any other empire, the Han Dynasty experienced its own downfall.
2/18
Just like any other empire, the Han Dynasty experienced its own downfall.
2/18
Four main theories behind the fall of the Han Dynasty are explained by Chinese historians.
These theories are: internal struggles, the rising power of the empress x court eunuchs over child emperors, external struggles, and rebellions.
3/18
These theories are: internal struggles, the rising power of the empress x court eunuchs over child emperors, external struggles, and rebellions.
3/18
For today's #dailysoup, I'll talk about Efraim Genuino, a former PAGCOR chairman who was involved in many corruption stints during his term.
Story: A gov't-controlled gambling corporation funded a political party, coffee shops, and a swimming complex.
More info in this🧵.
1/17
Story: A gov't-controlled gambling corporation funded a political party, coffee shops, and a swimming complex.
More info in this🧵.
1/17
From 2001-10, Genuino served as the chairman of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), a government-controlled corporation handling casinos in my country, the Philippines.
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When Cristino Naguiat succeeded Genuino as PAGCOR chairman in 2010, he discovered that from 2003-10, funds from Genuino-led PAGCOR were diverted to the entities of a "party-list" (miniature political party in my country) named BIDA Foundation.
3/17
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For today's #dailysoup, I'll talk about Roel Degamo, a former governor of Negros Oriental, a province in my country, the Philippines.
He served five terms as governor until his assassination in 2023. However, he was shrouded with controversies.
More info in this 🧵.
1/20
He served five terms as governor until his assassination in 2023. However, he was shrouded with controversies.
More info in this 🧵.
1/20
After spending his time as a driver, plant mechanic, and electrical control operator for the National Power Corporation, Degamo became the governor of Negros Oriental in 2011 after former governor Agustin Perdices passed away.
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In December 2011, during Degamo's first tenure as governor, Arnie Teves (the older brother of Degamo's rival, Pryde Henry Teves), together with seven other "guns-for-hire" people, were charged for attempting to assassinate Degamo.
3/20
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Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo becomes victimised in a shooting incident at his residence at Sto. Nuebe, Pampalona, Negros Oriental (located NW of #Dumaguete City).
Investigations are ongoing to determine the perps.
I will update this🧵 if ever there are new developments.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the perps.
I will update this🧵 if ever there are new developments.
During the shooting incident at Degamo's residence, some of his bodyguards acquired injuries.
An FB post from "Bohol Flash Report" reveals pictures taken during the Degamo shooting incident.
It added that uniformed personnel opend fire while Degamo was attending to beneficiaries of the 4P Program (PH's conditional cash programme for the poor).
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It added that uniformed personnel opend fire while Degamo was attending to beneficiaries of the 4P Program (PH's conditional cash programme for the poor).
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