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Notable that there has been no attempt to deny that Trump said it. All that has been said is that there are no plans to sell weapons to China. Very different.

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Even if the defence is that Trump was joking, it doesn't seem the right time, situation, or audience. The embargo still serves as a repudiation of the CCP's violence towards Chinese citizens in June 1989, which culminated in a massacre.

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Sure, once China has fully democratised. That a US President would, two decades later, float the idea in any context at all is utterly wild and flies in the face of nearly 40 years of US policy. I would like to get back in touch my interviewees to get their reactions.

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into China's hands. The common line was, essentially, the US did not want to see European weapons in the hands of Chinese soldiers that could one day be used against American soldiers. When I would ask if there was ever a scenario in which the US' own embargo from 1989 could be lifted, the answer:

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I spent a chunk of my PhD fieldwork (spread over 2010-11) talking to US officials who had been around during the EU's review of its own China arms embargo in 2003-5. They took that as a potentially serious threat to US security, particularly over dual-use items and possibility of US tech getting...

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I went from "I hope they don't change too much for Avengers Endgame: Encore" to "they didn't change enough". Like the continuity errors that have been bugging me for 7 years. Mostly this one.

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Literally in my hand right now. I also read 'The Hidden Girl and other stories' collection right before this.

Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Just saw a Fanta ad that was clearly AI generated. Not that I drink the stuff anyway, but that was horrible to look at.

Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Paying attention to the Tony Blair Institute is optional.

Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Reform voters: "Welfare spending is out of control! We need to slash benefits and get rid of the nanny state!" *finger on monkey's paw curls*

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Day 1 of 25 - Massive turnout today on our picket line. Thanks to Heather Anderson MSP and @maggiechapman.bsky.social for your support on the picket line this morning. And for all our amazing students from Students Against Cuts. No compulsory redundancies. #SaveDundeeUni

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Christian Keitel @ckeitelsci.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Successful first day! Keep the momentum going - donate to our crowdfunder to cover the legal costs for a judicial review of the governance decisions that led to the threat of compulsory redundancies. No donation too small, anonymous donations possible. PLZshare. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/judicial-r...

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Judicial Review of Governance at Dundee University

DUCU is raising funds for a Judicial Review of the governance decisions that led the University Court to approve compulsory redundancies.

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

How does this qualify as 'breaking news'? How does it qualify as news at all? Rich guy wants policies that favour his interests. Wow.

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is awful on multiple levels. Solidarity with colleagues at Edinburgh.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A short thread on “legitimate concerns”. The phrase is used repeatedly by UK government ministers. The Home Secretary is at it again this week. But only ever - as far as I can tell - in one context: people’s response to the arrival of asylum seekers. Please read whole 🧵before responding - thanks

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Dundee UCU @ducuuo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We will start 25 days of strike action next week as we fight to save jobs at University of Dundee. Join us on the picket line on our first day of our action (Monday 21st September) and you will find a delicious selection of home baked treats. Raising money for the student hardship fund and members.

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It reflects very poorly on tennis that Zverev is even allowed to step onto a court.

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David P. Carey @dpcarey123.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

UK universities fail to win over Reform - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT Get Tae f*ck, Universities UK, for "pragmatically" cosying up to racist, economically evil illiterate facists.

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UK universities fail to win over Reform

University leaders have spent months on a charm offensive aimed at gaining the support of the populist rightwing party

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I enjoyed access to FT subscription through work until recently when it was dropped to cut costs. I do agree that their reporting is mostly excellent. I think instances like this are unfortunately exercises in click/engagement bait.

Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Can the media stop with this sort of thing, please?

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Edzia Carvalho @edziac.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

What will the future of Scottish HE be if the SFC, the primary independent oversight body for the sector, cannot or does not fulfill its functions? Whats more, no political body wants to hold the SFC to account for its failures. @ucu.org.uk @ducuuo.bsky.social sites.dundee.ac.uk/ducu/wp-cont...

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milk bottle champion @stepheniscowboy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

nimbys remained unmatched

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I think LinkedIn games might be broken today. It definitely took longer than two seconds... Queens #860 | 0:02 with no mistakes & no hints First 👑s: 🟪 🟧 ⬜ lnkd.in/queens.

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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Nick Robinson on Today is literally talking about ‘legitimate concerns’ after second night of organised men dressed in black - sorry ‘protesters’ - mobilising en masse in another littoral town. This is how street fascism is normalised

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I know the NHS is underfunded and under-resourced. I do whatever I can to avoid taking up time/resources unnecessarily. But there are times, as a parent, you just need professional support. I don't think it's right that I should have to essentially plead for a doctor to see them.

Sorry I'm worried about my child's wellbeing. Sorry I'm not a trained medical professional and can't diagnose them and need advice/support when they're unwell.

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Scott Brown @scottawbrown.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My kids (thankfully) don't need GP appointments very often. Whenever they do though, there's a screening call with a nurse or doctor first - and every time the tone and curt responses give the impression that they think I'm wasting their time. They're very reluctant to agree to see kid in person.

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Binface vs Polanski in Holborn & St Pancras?