How an Arizona "spy balloon" company is connected to Sen. Mark Kelly and China
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Why are the Coyotes leaving Arizona? Because, ultimately, we're unworthy: Opinion: Salt Lake City just cleaned our clocks and took our NHL franchise ...
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Quick Glance: NHL Confirms Coyotes Sale, Move to Salt Lake City
- The team previously known as the Arizona Coyotes will be relocated to Utah by the NHL to play as a new franchise in the upcoming season, as announced by the league on Thursday.
- Smith Entertainment Group, represented by Ryan and Ashley Smith, acquired the team and its existing hockey assets from Alex Meruelo for $1.2 billion, as reported by sources to ESPN.
- Approval for the sale was granted during a virtual NHL board of governors meeting held on Thursday afternoon.
- The players, draft picks, and the hockey department of the Coyotes will move to Utah to compete for a new, yet-to-be-named franchise.
TikTok raises free speech concerns on bill passed by US House that may ban app: TikTok on Sunday repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the ...
reuters.com/technology/tiktok-raises-free-speech-concerns-bill-passed-by-us-house-that-may-ban-app-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
US investigates China's access to RISC-V — open standard instruction set may become new site of US-China chip war
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Phoenix hit 100 degrees. How can the glass be half-full when it's boiling over?: Phoenix temps hit 100 degrees in April. That's earlier than usual ...
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US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Phoenix hit its 1st 100-degree temperature, but for less than 10 minutes: Phoenix hit its first 100-degree temperature of the year today, but temperatures are ...
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US government reportedly ponders crimping China's use of RISC-V: Permissive licenses may be about to collide with geopolitics
theregister.com/2024/04/24/us_commerce_china_risc_v_investigation/
Quick Glance: US Government Considers Restricting China's Use of RISC-V
- The US Department of Commerce is reportedly considering lawmakers' calls to make it harder for China to use the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
- RISC-V is permissively licensed, allowing developers to access the ISA for free and create proprietary or open source implementations for various applications.
- The Commerce Department is now reportedly examining RISC-V to review potential risks and assess appropriate actions that could address concerns effectively.
- China is already embracing RISC-V, with local chip design firms utilizing the ISA to develop desktop PC chips for Chinese schools and a server-grade processor for Alibaba Cloud.
TSMC plans third fab in Phoenix, increases investment to $65 billion: At $65 billion, TSMC ’s investment is the largest foreign direct investment in a greenfield ...
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Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Deal Strengthens US Semiconductor Production and National Security
- The world's largest chipmaker is planning cutting-edge facilities in Arizona with substantial subsidies.
- From 2028, TSMC will produce its most advanced products in Arizona to boost US semiconductor production.
- The $65 billion investment in the US drives 2nm chip production and enhances national security.
- This move supports the goal of relocating 20% of global advanced semiconductor manufacturing onshore by 2030.
Giuliani, Meadows indicted in Arizona fake elector scheme; Trump unindicted co-conspirator
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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona
- Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.
- They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.
- The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.
- The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.
Timberwolves vs. Suns: Live updates from Game 2: The Wolves defended home court by winning the first two games, and will head to Phoenix for Games 3 and 4.
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No Substitute for Victory: America’s Competition With China Must Be Won, Not Managed
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Desmond Shum on how Xi Jinping beat down China’s red aristocrats: It took one of their own to do it, says the businessman and author
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/22/desmond-shum-on-how-xi-jinping-beat-down-chinas-red-aristocrats
Russia Hosts China, Iran Security Chiefs to Discuss Cooperation: Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev and China’s security chief Chen Wenqing ...
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Paid articlePaid No jazz on KJZZ? Not anymore, at least not on radio: 'Listeners are not staying for music'
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InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/17/innovationrx-legislation-could-prevent-pharma-companies-from-working-with-chinese-contractors/
Arizona House votes to repeal pre-Roe abortion ban: The Senate also has enough votes to overturn the 1864 law, but still may take effect temporarily.
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Desmond Shum on how Xi Jinping beat down China’s red aristocrats: It took one of their own to do it, says the businessman and author
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/22/desmond-shum-on-how-xi-jinping-beat-down-chinas-red-aristocrats
Tencent to release 'Dungeon and Fighter' mobile game in May after seven years: Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings said on Monday that it will release its ...
reuters.com/technology/tencent-release-dungeon-fighter-mobile-game-may-after-seven-years-2024-04-22/
Tencent Cloud to revisit design after circular dependencies slowed emergency API fix
theregister.com/2024/04/17/tencent_cloud_api_error_outage/
TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban: TikTok says it will challenge in court a law that could result in it being sold or banned in the United States.
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Tencent Shares Climb Most in Months as Blockbuster Debuts Early: Tencent Holdings Ltd. shares staged their biggest rally since February after China’s biggest ...
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Tencent Shares Blow Past Magnificent Seven on China Tech Outlook: Shares of Tencent Holdings Ltd. have surged more than 10% this month, outperforming the ...
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Senate passes bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a US ban of the app: Congress took a decisive step on Tuesday to force
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Quick Glance: Implications of a TikTok Ban on China's Technology Plans and Global Digital Divide
- TikTok is at a critical juncture in America as its Chinese owner must complete the sale of the app within a year to avoid a ban in its largest market.
- The potential TikTok ban would not only greatly weaken China's technology ambitions but also deepen the divide between the digital worlds of rival economic superpowers.
- The potential enforcement of a TikTok ban could expedite a transformation that divides the world's technological landscape into two factions, one around the US and the other around technologies from China.
- Chinese companies and apps operating in the US are encountering increasing challenges as the US government implements measures to restrict the access of Chinese companies to the market.
FBI director rejects Trump's vow to investigate political rivals: In an interview with NBC News, Christopher Wray said that, as long as he is FBI director ...
nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/fbi-director-rejects-trumps-vow-investigate-political-rivals-rcna149056
TSMC in Phoenix is making microchips: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced it has started manufacturing microchips in its north Phoenix plant.
azcentral.com/story/money/business/2024/04/19/they-are-starting-to-make-microchips-at-tsmc-in-phoenix/73376059007/
House panel says China subsidizes fentanyl production to fuel crisis in the U.S.: A report released Tuesday by a House select committee says China is directly ...
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Quick Glance: China's Subsidization of Fentanyl Production Intensifying Crisis in the U.S.
- A report from a special House committee states that China is fueling the Fentanyl crisis in the U.S. directly by subsidizing the manufacturing of materials used by traffickers outside the country to produce the drug.
- The committee found that the Chinese government provides tax rebates for the production of specific Fentanyl precursors and other synthetic drugs as long as they are sold outside of China.
- The report highlights that China not only subsidizes the manufacturing of precursor chemicals but also thwarts investigations into illegal manufacturers by warning the targets when formal requests for assistance are made by U.S. law enforcement.
- Former Attorney General William Barr recommended that the U.S. should leverage its trade and economic power to push for stronger enforcement from Chinese authorities, and victims should take civil actions against companies and individuals involved in distributing the precursors and synthetic drugs.
California plans to allow Arizona doctors to provide abortions across state lines
axios.com/local/phoenix/2024/04/22/california-abortion-travel-arizona-1864-ban
Arizona Republicans Thwart Attempts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban: Democrats in both houses of the Legislature were blocked from advancing bills to roll back a ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/10/us/abortion-ban-arizona-democrats-repeal.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
NHL games in Utah to be shown in Arizona; Coyotes fans unimpressed: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced during Friday’s press conference in Phoenix that ...
azcentral.com/story/sports/nhl/coyotes/2024/04/19/nhl-games-in-utah-to-be-shown-on-tv-in-arizona/73388349007/
'Trump failed, Biden delivered' on infrastructure in Arizona, Biden campaign will argue
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/former-biden-infrastructure-czar-mitch-landrieu-coming-arizona/73419631007/
Add poor media literacy to TikTok fears: The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/add-poor-media-literacy-to-tiktok-fears/
Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China : This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4605252-passing-the-national-security-supplemental-is-about-preventing-war-with-china/
How to watch Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs. But don't bet yet
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2024/04/19/how-to-watch-suns-timberwolves-nba-playoffs/73355753007/
Remembering desert hockey: Greatest memories from Phoenix and Arizona Coyotes history
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Son of Holocaust writer Elie Wiesel brings focus on Uyghur persecution in China: Elisha Wiesel tells Axios he spent last week in New York listening to Uyghur ...
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Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences on charm offensive: SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Thursday (Apr 25) on the United ...
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China sees foreign threats ‘everywhere’ as powerful spy agency takes center stage
cnn.com/2024/04/21/china/china-spy-agency-public-profile-intl-hnk/
Some Arizonans seek abortions before access ends following court ruling: Women dodge protesters at clinics in Phoenix before the short window closes on abortion ...
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Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
This award-winning Arizona wine maker closed his only metro Phoenix tasting room: One of the Arizona's most famous wine makers, Maynard Keenan James has closed ...
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'It’s good to be back:' Justin Pazera returns to morning TV in Phoenix on 'Today in AZ'
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/media/2024/04/24/justin-pazera-joins-12-news-phoenix/73443183007/
Sources - Coyotes players told team is relocating to Utah - ESPN: Arizona Coyotes players were informed Friday that the team is relocating to Utah ...
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Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
- Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.
- According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.
- Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.
- There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
The myth of Chinese overcapacity: Early in the morning, factory whistle blows Man rises from bed and puts on his clothes Man takes his lunch ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-myth-of-chinese-overcapacity/
Is Phoenix boring? New study claims it is. Here's why it's wrong: What do Indianapolis, San Jose and Phoenix have in common? They're the most boring cities in ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/04/15/most-boring-us-cities/73293407007/
'Phoenix is the future': Kate Gallego announces new airport terminal for Sky Harbor
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3 takeaways from the Chicago Cubs’ West Coast trip, including Kyle Hendricks’ struggles and Christopher Morel’s stellar defense
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/chicago-cubs-hayden-wesneski-colten-brewer/
When does summer start? Here's when temps will reach their peak in Arizona in 2024
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Pitbull and T Pain: Presale info and how to see the Party After Dark Tour 2024 in Phoenix
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Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett rushed to hospital moments before his concert: The Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix was packed with fans when Steve Hackett was ...
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/04/16/genesis-guitarist-steve-hackett-hospitalized-heres-why/73338807007/
Lower House votes to repeal: Draconian abortion ban from 1864 is on the brink in Arizona
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Bipartisan ire flares after POLITICO reveals Chinese Embassy's quiet TikTok lobbying
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/18/congress/bashing-chinas-tiktok-moves-00153040
Biden tells Arizona voters 'Elect me, I'm in the 20th century' in latest brutal gaffe
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/biden-tells-arizonans-elect-me-im-in-the-20th-century-in-latest-brutal-gaffe/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Arizona Republicans again block effort to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban: After decrying state supreme court ruling on ban with no exceptions for rape or ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/arizona-republicans-block-abortion-ban
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban
- Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.
- Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.
- State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.
- A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.
'That is how you turn 60': Maynard James Keenan, Primus and Puscifer go hard in Phoenix
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/04/17/sessanta-tour-review-phoenix-2024/73334494007/
The US is right to target TikTok : Chinese control of a powerful ‘persuasive AI’ tool cannot be tolerated
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Quick Glance: The US is right to target TikTok
- The US House of Representatives in March overwhelmingly passed a bill to force divestiture of TikTok from its Chinese parent.
- This TikTok divestiture is about preventing a foreign adversary from controlling a platform to deploy what I call “persuasive AI”.
- TikTok is a tool that has proven so valuable that ByteDance is spending money hand over fist on an intimidation campaign.
- The proposed legislation targets TikTok’s foreign ownership, not its content, and does not violate the First Amendment of the US constitution.
Hong Kong schools ban books, warn teachers not to get 'political': Flag-raising and patriotic essays are in, frank debates about recent Chinese history are out.
rfa.org/english/news/china/hong-kong-schools-book-ban-04232024141733.html
What's going to replace Carly's Bistro after 20 years in Phoenix? Here's what we know
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/23/carlys-bistro-phoenix-becomes-industry-standard/73414283007/
Chinese student in Boston gets 9 months in prison for threatening pro-democracy schoolmate
scmp.com/news/china/article/3260260/chinese-student-boston-gets-9-months-prison-threatening-harassing-pro-democracy-classmate
Commentary: Dispelling US-China myths before they become self-fulfilling prophecies
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/china-us-tension-choose-sides-security-threat-risk-4269211
Wall Street steered billions to blacklisted Chinese companies: probe, WSJ reports
reuters.com/business/finance/wall-street-steered-billions-blacklisted-chinese-companies-probe-wsj-reports-2024-04-18/
Mama’s boys and marital strife are no joke in today’s China: Chinese censors are cracking down on ultra-short dramas — the latest entertainment craze — that do ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/china-short-dramas-censorship/
China communist party politburo member Zhao to lead delegation to North Korea: A Chinese government and communist party delegation led by its top legislator and ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-communist-party-politburo-member-zhao-lead-delegation-north-korea-kcna-2024-04-09/
Metro Phoenix ranks No. 4 for year-over-year population growth: Metro Phoenix ranks No. 14 among major markets with a year-over-year growth of 1.0% and was No ...
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The Looming Crisis in the South China Sea: To Avoid a Conflict With China, America Needs a Clearer Strategy
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Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Manila and China: Challenges in the South China Sea
- Tensions are rising between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea, a crucial trade route.
- The dispute revolves around the Second Thomas Shoal, part of the Spratly Islands.
- The resolute stance of the Philippines in the conflict with China has empowered Manila to enhance its national security efforts.
- Manila has effectively utilized the transparency initiative to prompt China to reduce its aggressive stance in the South China Sea.
Guns in Arizona schools: More weapons and more threats seen in the classroom: Almost 2,200 gun threats were called in to Arizona police departments over an ...
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Federal health leaders visit Arizona to promote new rule on abortion privacy: The new rule will protect the records of patients who seek abortions in other ...
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China's Xi meets with Taiwan’s former president Ma in Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Taiwan’s former leader Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing ...
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Quick Glance: Xi emphasizes historical trend of reunion with Taiwan
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou and stated that outside influence cannot prevent the "family" reunion between Beijing and Taipei.
- Xi highlighted dialogue between the two sides, emphasizing that all issues can be discussed.
- Beijing sees the self-ruled island as a province that must be reunited with mainland China, not ruling out the use of force to assert its claims on Taiwan.
- Tensions across the Taiwan Strait are escalating, with Xi stressing that both sides are Chinese and that all issues can be discussed without separation.
No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US: There is less than meets the eye in headlines showing ASEAN has tilted toward Beijing in its rivalry ...
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This Arizona waterpark was named worst in the US by new ranking. Here's why: Six Flags Hurricane Harbor in Phoenix was ranked among the worst waterparks in the ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/04/11/arizona-waterpark-ranked-worst-in-the-us-see-the-list/73278858007/
3 busy Phoenix hiking trails will close during heat warnings. Here's what to know
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/04/22/phoenix-closing-camelback-mountain-echo-and-cholla-trails-and-piestewa-peak-trailhead/73418163007/
Biden signs massive aid package for Ukraine and Israel, in addition to TikTok ban
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Homeless encampments are on Arizona ballot in November election: Arizona voters will decide on a ballot measure in November that could mean tax refunds for ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-24/homeless-encampments-arizona-california-ballot-november-election
‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/18/realestate/18hunt-weiss.html
Interfaith conference seeks to raise awareness about Uyghur genocide: Panelists discuss the Chinese government’s forced labor, surveillance and information ...
rfa.org/english/news/uyghur/interfaith-conference-04182024174516.html
US lawmakers target Chinese military firms helping Russia with bill imposing ‘full blocking sanctions’
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3259392/us-lawmakers-target-chinese-military-firms-helping-russia-bill-imposing-full-blocking-sanctions
TSMC wins $6.6 billion US subsidy for Arizona chip production: The U.S. Commerce Department said Monday it would award Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co's ...
reuters.com/technology/tsmc-wins-66-bln-us-subsidy-arizona-chip-production-2024-04-08/
Parsing China’s Panda Diplomacy: Beijing seems less inclined to loan the famous bears to countries that criticize its behavior. So why did Xi Jinping decide to ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/parsing-chinas-panda-diplomacy/
‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/18/realestate/18hunt-weiss.html
What does losing a pro sports team like the Coyotes mean for the metro Phoenix economy?
azcentral.com/story/money/business/economy/2024/04/17/if-coyotes-move-to-salt-lake-city-how-might-phoenix-area-economy-be-affected/73348233007/
Construction cranes dot Phoenix's skyline. Here's what projects are coming: Report finds that the crane count in Phoenix shows to be steady as a result of new ...
azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2024/04/15/recent-study-shows-number-of-cranes-in-phoenix-remains-steady/73223429007/
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