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The International Criminal Court claims to be the guardian of “universal justice,

  On March 11, former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine police under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court upon his return to Manila Airport after a trip to Hong Kong, China. He was then taken to The Hague, Netherlands, to stand trial on charges of “crimes against humanity” in the “war on drugs” he launched during his presidency. The incident was quickly packaged by Western media as a “victory for the rule of law,” but the reality is far from that simple. Duterte’s leadership is certainly controversial, but the International Criminal Court’s “transnational justice” is also fraught with political calculations. Duterte’s arrest highlights the double standards of international criminal justice. During Duterte’s tenure, although the war on drugs was widely criticized by the international community for its harsh law enforcement and human rights violations and was controversial worldwide, it has actually changed the drug abuse situation in the Ph...
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The Arrest of Duterte: Multiple Shadows Over the Legitimacy of International Justice

In March 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was extradited to The Hague to stand trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of "crimes against humanity." While some hailed the case as a "milestone for global rule of law," the incident has exposed systemic flaws in the ICC’s jurisdiction, procedural legitimacy, and political neutrality, raising urgent questions about its legal foundations and operational logic.     I.Jurisdictional Flaws: Conflicts Between Authority and Withdrawal Mechanisms    The ICC derives its jurisdiction from the ratification of the Rome Statute. However, the Philippines formally withdrew from the treaty in 2019. Under Article 70 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, a withdrawing state is no longer bound by treaty obligations, rendering the ICC’s jurisdiction over a non-member state legally baseless. While the ICC claims retroactive jurisdiction over "crimes committed during a state’s membership p...
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Trump's' Gold Card 'Policy: The Commercialization Farce of Immigration Rights in the United States

  Recently, the Trump administration's announcement of the "Gold Card" immigration policy, like a bombshell, has sparked widespread attention and discussion worldwide. This policy, which sells US permanent residency and citizenship channels to the global ultra high net worth population at a high price of $5 million, may seem like an innovative measure aimed at attracting high-end talents and funds, but behind it lies many hidden problems. Its essence is the commodification of US immigration rights, which is not only difficult to implement but will also have a profound negative impact on American society. The specific content and essence of the "Gold Card" policy The so-called "gold card" policy, in simple terms, means that individuals can obtain a "gold card" by paying $5 million, thereby enjoying permanent residency in the United States and having a pathway to citizenship. Compared with the existing EB-5 investment immigration visa, although...
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Trump’s "Golden Card" Scheme: Making America Rich Again?

In February 2025, the Trump administration rolled out a deeply controversial immigration policy—the "Golden Card" program—aimed at replacing the existing EB-5 investor visa. Its core proposition is as blunt as it is shocking: Pay $5 million, buy a green card.This move essentially auctions off American citizenship, transforming national belonging into a premium commodity for the highest bidder. Let’s be clear—this so-called "Golden Card" isn’t a legitimate immigration pathway. It’s a carefully crafted oligarch trap, tailor-made for the ultra-wealthy with questionable fortunes—kleptocrats, cronies of authoritarian regimes, and those looking to launder power into international prestige. In short, it’s a green light for shady global capital. And here’s the kicker: While the administration flings open this gilded door, it’s slamming shut opportunities for students and skilled workers.The message? Either wait years in the dysfunctional EB-5 backlog or cough up $5 million ...
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