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Vol. 15 · No. 122 · Tuesday, 13 October 2026

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China vows to act like angry toddler for at least another week

Let them cry it out a little, CIA says.

Filed · 1709

BEIJING—China on Friday repeated its threats to beleaguered mothers and fathers in the West that it would continue acting out for at least another week if it was not given back its toy Taiwan.

“We reserve the option of taking all necessary measures. This is to guard against external interference and all separatist activities,” Defense Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe said at a press conference in Beijing while throwing his lunch at reporters, screaming, “I want it now!” and stamping his feet.

“Mine! Mine! Mine!” cried Premier Xi Jinping before knocking over the podium and smearing finger paint on the walls. Top aides suggested Xi was overtired from dealing with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and was upset that his grilled cheese didn’t have the crusts cut off.

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