Is Frog Exodus in Greece Sign of Coming Earthquake

Greek officials say a horde of frogs has forced the closure of a key northern highway for two hours. Thessaloniki traffic police chief Giorgos Thanoglou says “millions” of the amphibians covered the tarmac Wednesday near the town of Langadas, some 12 miles east of Thessaloniki. “There was a carpet of frogs,” he said. Flood of frogs shuts down major Greek highway – Yahoo! News. Some readers may...

China PLA Officer Urges Challenging U.S. Dominance

China should build the world’s strongest military and move swiftly to topple the United States as the global “champion,” a senior Chinese PLA officer says in a new book reflecting swelling nationalist ambitions. The call for China to abandon modesty about its global goals and “sprint to become world number one” comes from a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Senior Colonel, Liu Mingfu, who warns that...

China Faces Growing Gender Imbalance

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China:Harder For World To Buy U.S. Treasuries

China’s central banker recently said that it is becoming harder for governments around the world to buy United States treasuries, while warning that the US Dollar will lose its value. Currently, the United States Dollar Index is trading at 78.2 points. At the present time, the People’s Republic of China owns just under $1 trillion of US treasuries but some say they have $2.3 trillion in reserves. The Deputy Governor...

US Admiral Concerned Over China Military Buildup

A U.S. Navy admiral expressed new concern over China’s military buildup and urged Beijing to be clearer about its intentions. With China’s military growing at an “unprecedented rate,” the U.S. wants to ensure that expansion doesn’t destabilize the region, Rear Adm. Kevin Donegan told reporters on a visit to the Chinese territory of Hong Kong. Donegan referred to China’s expanded weaponry....