usa china
Jul
8
2026
Jul
2
2026
The image presents two scenes. In the upper section a figure representing the United States secures a robot marked AI TECH inside a locked cage while declaring a preference for monopoly profit. In the lower section a figure representing China extends a handshake from a similar robot to multiple outstretched hands while stating AI FOR ALL. Server rooms appear in both sections. The composition highlights differing national strategies toward artificial intelligence distribution as of the 2026 publication date. No specific recent event anchors the comparison beyond the established rivalry in technology development between the two nations.
Jun
25
2026
Jun
19
2026
On June 19, 2026, a cartoon by Dave Granlund depicts Chinese leader Xi Jinping alongside a panda representing China. Xi holds a protest sign against the trade war while the panda reminds viewers that China supplies most American fireworks. The image addresses rising costs for July 4th celebrations tied to tariffs and supply issues with the largest provider.
May
26
2026
The cartoon by Jonathan Brown depicts Utah Gov. Cox declaring a state of emergency over extreme drought conditions. In a panel set a few weeks earlier, the governor is shown directing a fire hose of water into the Stratos Data Center while urging to crank it up to keep China from winning the tech race. The split-panel format highlights the contrast between the water-intensive data center project and the subsequent drought response. The image uses a desert backdrop with a swirling water vortex to emphasize resource strain. Publication occurred on May 26, 2026.
May
25
2026
The image features a cartoon figure resembling Trump squeezed in a yellow wringer marked Strait of Hormuz while a robed figure operates the device. Visible elements include flailing limbs, a red tie trailing like an arrow, and the caption Caught in a Wringer. Tags include Trump, wringer, strait of Hormuz, Iran, and war. The drawing uses bold lines and exaggerated proportions typical of editorial cartoons. No other text or symbols appear beyond the signature area.
May
22
2026
Visiting China by Tchavdar Nikolov, Prass Press
