Dear explorers of history, welcome to our journey through history again. This weekend, we're looking back at the top five historical events in the world in 2022.
These events are like pearls in the long river of history, each with its own characteristics, confusing and endlessly memorable. Let's travel through time and space to appreciate the changes of these times.
This week, a global storm was set off on the American political scene - the former ** Trump's "house of cards" home raid. Don't be mistaken for this just a Hollywood movie hype, in fact, the FBI's raid on Mar-a-Lago, the removal of 11 sets of classified documents, and Trump's alleged violations of the Espionage Act, obstruction of justice, and illegal handling of ** documents all constitute an unprecedented political storm in the more than 200 years since the founding of the United States.
Trump's backlash is buzzing, accusing it of politics and the Democrats, who manipulate the justice system, to block his candidacy in 2024. This political farce seems to be more confusing than "House of Cards", and every step may trigger a great change in history.
Transitioning from the political arena to the frontier of technology, this week we witnessed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 pushed by Biden**. This is not only a cold legal document, but also a redefinition of the global technology industry map.
* The bill, which he personally signed, allocates more than $50 billion to support U.S. chip manufacturing companies, but the "overlord clause" entrained in the bill has attracted widespread attention. The regulations restrict U.S. companies from investing in China in an attempt to dominate the global chip industry. However, history tells us that technological development is more inclined to multipolarity, and global scientific and technological cooperation may be more able to promote human progress.
In the long history of Asia, the "Qingdao Appointment" between the foreign ministers of China and South Korea has become a dazzling spectacle. This is not only the first visit by a ROK foreign minister to China, but also a testimony to the maturity, independence and stability of China-ROK relations. The venue for the talks was Qingdao, which is just a strip of water, in the same frame as the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and South Korea. The talks involved many fields such as production and supply chains, free trade agreements, and cultural exchanges, and formed a number of common opinions. In the face of the "Quadripartite Alliance of Chips" strongly promoted by the United States, South Korea has chosen a bold move of diplomatic strategy, showing an independent diplomatic attitude. The development of Sino-ROK relations is of great significance to the stability and prosperity of the Asian region.
On the stage of Asian history, Japan has also undergone a political reshuffle. Fumio Kishida's high-profile statements on Taiwan did not bring him higher public support, on the contrary, his approval rating plummeted. In order to save the situation, Kishida carried out a cabinet reshuffle. This is not a simple personnel change, but a game of internal balance of power. The redistribution of power among the various factions involved in the cabinet reflects the complex and delicate relationships in Japanese politics. How this cabinet change will open the "first three years" for Kishida is still a matter of great concern.
Finally, we set our sights on Europe. The European Union's embargo on Russian coal has come into effect, a decision that has far-reaching implications for the global energy landscape. Europe is facing gas shortages and energy*** pressures, and the embargo on Russian coal may have exacerbated this dilemma. Countries have reached an agreement to voluntarily cut gas use, but the coming winter is likely to be even tougher for small and medium-sized enterprises and the average household that is most affected.
How Europe responds to this energy crisis will affect the future of global energy.
Fellow explorers of history, this is the history of the world this week. Every historical event is a witness of the times, and we are constantly interpreting the chapters of history. Let us pay attention to these rapidly changing historical moments, feel the weight of history, and explore the wisdom in them. Next week, we will continue to present you with more exciting historical stories, so stay tuned! History is always happening.
In the five major historical events we reviewed, there are also some behind-the-scenes stories and historical details that make us more curious, let us continue to uncover the mystery of history.
The FBI raided Trump's estate, taking away more than just 11 sets of classified documents. Rumor has it that these include four "other top-secret documents" as well as one classified as "various classified TSSCIs." The "ts" stands for "top secret" and "sci" stands for "sensitive compartmented information". What kind of mysterious information is this, and what kind of historical secrets are involved, that make the FBI so aggressive?
In the chip bill promoted by Biden**, those "overlord clauses" full of geopolitical overtones have caused widespread controversy. Does this mean that competition in technology has transcended national borders and evolved into a global power contest? It remains to be seen what history will say about this moment.
During the talks between the Chinese and South Korean foreign ministers in Qingdao, they touched on the THAAD issue, the North Korean nuclear issue, and the position of China and South Korea on the "Quadripartite Alliance of Chips". Does this mark an adjustment in the situation in Asia? How will China and South Korea work together to write the next chapter at this historical juncture?
Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle, while ostensibly aimed at salvaging approval ratings, is a complex and delicate game of power balance. Does this cabinet reshuffle mean that the factional structure of Japan** has changed substantially? Let's wait and see how Kishida's "** three years" will begin.
How will the EU's embargo on Russian coal affect the global energy landscape? How is Europe coping with the coal shortage, and the inflation and social problems that it could cause? This may be a difficult question for historians to ponder.
History is always full of unknowns and makes people puzzled. These historical events, seemingly independent, are more or less interconnected, forming a complex and wonderful historical picture. In this world of unpredictability, what kind of historical crossroads do we stand on?
This question may only be answered by the long river of history. Let us continue to be curious, continue to follow the course of history, and keep unraveling the layers of history. The story of history is far from over.