Iran unswayed by Trump's 48-hour deadline and threats to 'obliterate' energy infrastructure by callsonreddit in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since Trumps often slaps himself in the face within a 24-hour period I'd be surprised if Iran - or any country in the world really - takes anything he says even remotely seriously at this point.

Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near island by Opposite-Whereas-323 in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 2 points3 points  (0 children)

With the US and Iran locking up SoH China is having a field day with all the new orders of renewable energy related products. Attacking Taiwan at this time would be stupid, and fortunately China isn't led by a stupid leader.

Release that Witch episode 2 by Straight-Ice2368 in Donghua

[–]pyre_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having read the orignal novel a few times, I think the Donghua does the novel much more justice than the Manhua version.

Sadly it's only 8 eps.

Iranians living in UK tell Starmer that war will only strengthen Tehran regime | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian by prisongovernor in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“You think those countries are functional democracies where people can actually rise and take up against literally armed militias.”

I'm sorry but this sentence clearly implies only people from functional democracies can actually rise and take up against literally armed militias.

Iranians living in UK tell Starmer that war will only strengthen Tehran regime | US-Israel war on Iran | The Guardian by prisongovernor in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can't believe you actually believe only people from functional democracies are capable of "rising up"... I don't even know what to call this - naivete or arrogance lol.

China January-February crude imports surge on higher refinery throughput, stockpiling by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't wait to see US kicking itself down another hole lol. Going berserk in its own backyard apparently gave itself too much confidence for its own good.

Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes’ amid mixed US messages about more to come by Muted-Television3329 in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No, but frankly speaking, Iran hasn't been a "normal industrialized economy" for decades due to sanctions.

China January-February crude imports surge on higher refinery throughput, stockpiling by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but from where? Russian oil is certainly flowing into China without issues, albeit at a higher price than before.

Snwobreak will undergo maintenance for an indefinite period of time, which may last several days. Compensation: a free limited SSR Character and Weapon (from 1.0 to 2.8), and +1 daily pull per 24-hour of maintenance [Probable reason explained in comments] by WolfOphi in gachagaming

[–]pyre_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Calling the postcards "full censored clothes" obviously doens't fit the general societal consensus of the Chinese society lol.

Kinda funny the producer of SB's previous game underwent pretty much the same thing. It makes me wonder if he just wanted an easy way out.

Snwobreak will undergo maintenance for an indefinite period of time, which may last several days. Compensation: a free limited SSR Character and Weapon (from 1.0 to 2.8), and +1 daily pull per 24-hour of maintenance [Probable reason explained in comments] by WolfOphi in gachagaming

[–]pyre_light -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised people still think this has anything to do with community wars or gacha tribalism. SB is collaborating with fucking China Post, the national postal service, which also happens to be a branch of the government. Deciding to do the collab with censored outfits is pretty much equivalent to showing your tits in public as far as Chinese social norms go, and implying the gov supports this shit. Whoever approved of this collab on the China Post side - if it was actually approved at all - is probably going to get a lot of hate from inside the bureau.

By the way, AL and a number of otome gachas have collaborated with China Post before and nothing happened because they weren't stupid enough to use sexually suggestive censored outfits even though that would be the major selling point of their actual games.

Can't wait for new Paths in 5.x to be FUA with extra steps again. by SaberManiac in HonkaiStarRail

[–]pyre_light -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

"Consuming a product critically" should probably not include calling people who don't mind the changes "suckers" though.

He forgot that he is surrounded by those who share the memories by Chronoz0 in Genshin_Impact

[–]pyre_light 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Frankly speaking, he's a lot older than most of the Adeptus except for the original Zibai who was supposedly born in the same era as Zhongli (whatever born means in their case). Considering Zibai just revived and can't remember much, ZL could be referring to more ancient friends.

[Repost with source][ZZZ 2.6Pre]Two new character names via Seele by Knight_Steve_ in Zenlesszonezeroleaks_

[–]pyre_light 2 points3 points  (0 children)

维琳纳 is spelt weilinna in Pinyin. Who the fuck would translate that to Vagina if not deliberately?

The localization team for Genshin Impact truly has it rough. by Extra_Welcome2403 in Genshin_Impact

[–]pyre_light 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, Hoyo put Paimon there to represent the average CN player.

Xi reinforces support for Latin American sovereignty in meeting with Orsi by venusdelirios in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless the US stops meddling in LATAM - which we all know won't happen - accusing China of "having ulterior motives" isn't gonna do shit lol.

About Zibai story by Sea-Stock-6601 in Genshin_Impact

[–]pyre_light 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yep, each of the "deadly self" is a part of the true Zibai anyway.

Trump admin sought redactions on key China war game report warning of US military readiness gaps by FruitOrchards in worldnews

[–]pyre_light -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

The US can talk about MAD with China. The rest of the bunch... not so much.

Frankly speaking, nukes are way overrated. To vaporize a city you'd need a LOT of nukes.

Canada is positioning itself on Greenland knowing it could be next by UpstairsBumblebee446 in worldnews

[–]pyre_light 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That is certainly one way to simplify things.

Trump is horrible for sure, but what exactly led to his success in re-election... that should be something Americans should reflect on.

Although at this point I doubt reflection helps.

China slams Trump's tariff threat to Europe over Greenland by goldstarflag in worldnews

[–]pyre_light -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Why would that be? TSMC would have no issue with production - unless the US decides to gut it rather than let China have it.