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Taiwan ally tells China 'Don't tell me who my friends can be': Palau president spurned China's offer to cut ties with Taiwan
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Top Argentine Officials to Meet PBOC Governor Next Week: Argentina’s Central Bank President Santiago Bausili and Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno are scheduled to ...
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China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...
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Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels
- Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.
- This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.
- Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.
- An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.
Magnitude 6.1, 5.8 earthquakes strike northeast Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2024 02:34
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Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee
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Quick Glance: Krah's Office Obtained Sensitive Data in Trade Committee for China
- Maximilian Krah's office, an AfD politician in the EU Parliament, accessed sensitive data in the Trade Committee.
- An employee of Krah was arrested on suspicion of leaking internal information to a Chinese intelligence agency.
- There were multiple requests from Krah's office for documents classified as sensitive or restricted, but none for confidential papers.
- The EU Parliament is internally investigating due to limited information from national intelligence services, and there are probes into possible payments to EU parliamentarians from Russia.
Maximilian Krah: Public Prosecutor General's Office initiates preliminary investigations
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Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Bad blood with China? Blinken buys Taylor Swift album in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by ...
reuters.com/world/us/bad-blood-with-china-blinken-buys-taylor-swift-album-beijing-2024-04-26/
Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China: One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad
theregister.com/2024/04/26/2_indicted_for_illegal_china_exports/
China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’
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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia
- Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.
- He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.
- China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.
- A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.
AfD leader Chrupalla justifies actions in Russia on “Maybritt Illner” and China affair
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
- Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'
- Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.
- Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.
- The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
Cheerleading victory in US 'brought glory to Taiwan’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2024 12:34
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Heineken announces NT$13.5 billion investment in Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Dutch brewing company Heineken N.V. announced Friday an investment of NT$13 ...
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Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine: Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi ...
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: The president says weapons and equipment will be sent to Kyiv "in the next few hours" ...
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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.
Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Google-to-expand-hardware-R-D-team-in-Taiwan
Asia's largest wind farms start operations in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 09:43
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Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...
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Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
- ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.
- TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.
- ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.
- After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development
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Inside the China-US Competition for AI Experts: Who’s winning the fight for top-tier AI talent?
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/inside-the-china-us-competition-for-ai-experts
Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...
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Google Taiwan opens new AI workspace in Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:05
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WADA to review Chinese doping case after global backlash: The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review ...
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Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16
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Man faces NT$1 million fine for jumping onto Taipei MRT track | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 11:40
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🔊 What you need to know today:
-Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support
-US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case
-Gang violence spreads as ...
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Father who raped and sexually abused daughter from the age of 3 ‘stole’ her childhood, court hears
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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans
timesofisrael.com/biden-signs-95-billion-war-aid-measure-with-relief-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/
Here’s the defense tech at the center of US aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan: This is what the priorities in the $95 billion spending package tell us about ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/26/1091879/heres-the-defense-tech-at-the-center-of-us-aid-to-israel-ukraine-and-taiwan/
Quick Glance: Billion-Dollar Package for Long-Term Ukraine Weapon Contracts
- The United States announced a $6 billion weapons package for Ukraine on Friday, its largest military aid package to date for Kyiv’s forces.
- The weapons and equipment will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s Patriot and NASAM air defense systems, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, air-to-ground munitions, counterdrone weapons, and maintenance and sustainment support.
- In addition to previous aid packages, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking additional Patriot batteries to create a shield around Ukrainian cities and defend against further Russian missile attacks.
China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59
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Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...
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Majority leader of Taiwan legislature leads KMT delegation to Beijing | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 18:07
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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52
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Why Russia and Iran can dodge Western sanctions: Iran has been living with Western sanctions for almost 40 years, and never have so many sanctions been imposed ...
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Traditional medicine doctor reported missing in east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 20:14
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High school student 18th death from Taiwan's 7.2 quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 10:35
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China vs. USA: TikTok controversy could strengthen democracy: China's stance on TikTok could inadvertently promote digital ethics and pave the way for stricter ...
t-online.de/digital/kolumne-nicole-diekmann/id_100392090/china-vs-usa-tiktok-kontroverse-koennte-demokratie-staerken.html
Huber on ntv Frühstart: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer acceptable, the AfD is a danger to Germany: clear words from CSU ...
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Apple moves closer to China despite supply chain shifts: TAIPEI -- Apple is deepening its ties with China even as it further expands production in Southeast Asia ...
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Quick Glance: Apple deepens ties with China amidst supply chain shifts
- Apple is increasing the number of China-based suppliers and Chinese manufacturing sites while decreasing the number of suppliers from Taiwan, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea.
- The company is navigating a balancing act between politics and business by expanding its production in Southeast Asia and India.
- This trend is evident in Apple's latest official supplier list, highlighting China's growing importance.
China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...
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Is it too late to invest in the gold rush?: Demand from China drove prices to a record high this month — now many suspect the normal rules no longer apply
ft.com/content/69d46a93-916c-4044-a3c4-f1b5bad2e412
Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...
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Taiwan to remove points system for foreign, overseas compatriot students - Focus Taiwan
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Mail worker killed by falling tree in central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 16:24
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Taipei stages international disaster prevention and rescue drills | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:29
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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...
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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
China's influence operations against the U.S. are bigger than TikTok: Intelligence officials and lawmakers describe the Chinese-owned social media app as a ...
npr.org/2024/04/26/1247347363/china-tiktok-national-security
Quick Glance: Chinese TikTok App Sale Required for National Security Measures
- A newly enacted law mandates the sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok app to address national security concerns.
- According to experts, China has intensified its online information operations in recent years to advance its broader objectives.
- China has actively sought to leverage TikTok to influence politics in Taiwan, yet these endeavors ultimately proved unsuccessful.
- While TikTok was utilized in these publicly identified Chinese operations, researchers have not observed a specific emphasis on the app compared to other popular platforms.
Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...
businessinsider.com/tesla-fire-elon-musk-new-ceo-evs-china-sales-earnings-2024-4
Quick Glance: Elon Musk must be removed as CEO to save Tesla
- Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.
- Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.
- Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.
‘I lost all hope’: Taiwanese youth struggle with depression amid low wages, high housing prices
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-youth-mental-health-struggle-low-wages-high-housing-prices-4294441
China should have confidence to talk to us: Taiwan’s president-elect: China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan’s legally elected government ...
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A Way Forward in the India-US Critical Minerals Defense Partnership: They can de-risk supply chains by creating a multilateral knowledge bank ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/a-way-forward-in-the-u-s-india-critical-minerals-defense-partnership/
Calls grow for proof of whereabouts of Tibet’s missing Panchen Lama: The US and EU urge China to disclose more about the revered religious figure's fate on his ...
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/dalai-lama-04262024153834.html
The US Is no longer the arsenal of democracy: For the first several decades after World War II, the United States championed free trade ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/the-us-is-no-longer-the-arsenal-of-democracy/
Biden places politics over strategy in US Steel sale: Eight years ago, then-president Barack Obama made a decision that has undermined US standing and influence ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/biden-places-politics-over-strategy-in-us-steel-sale/
Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit China in May as Moscow seeks to bolster ties with Beijing
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US Senate passes Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan bill; Biden to sign on Wednesday: US president says new weapons shipment could be on its way to Ukraine as soon as this ...
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Taiwan’s economy on stable growth path for 3rd month running | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 19:10
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Taiwan issues heavy rain advisories for 11 counties, cities | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 13:06
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Taiwan headline news - Focus Taiwan: The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Friday are as follows:
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Indie bands play Taiwan Beats Showcase in US | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 16:11
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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-parliament-approves-ban-products-made-with-forced-labour-2024-04-23/
'We are showing Putin...,' US Senate clears $95bn aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
wionews.com/world/we-are-showing-putin-us-senate-clears-95bn-aid-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan-714367
US warns China to stop supporting Russia's war on Ukraine during Beijing meeting: The US and China have ramped up diplomatic talks despite major differences on ...
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-27/antony-blinken-warns-china-over-its-support-for-russia-war/103775260
Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
Congress approves bill banning TikTok unless Chinese owner ByteDance sells platform
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US is reviewing risks of China's use of RISC-V chip technology: The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the national security implications of China's work ...
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China’s New Stance on Facial Recognition: A Move Towards Privacy: In a significant policy shift, China has introduced draft regulations to curb the widespread ...
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US court sentences Chinese citizen to prison for threatening person who promoted democracy in China
cnn.com/2024/04/24/us/xiaolei-wu-prison-china-democracy-intl-latam/
20,000 sea urchins released near Taiwan's Penghu Islands | Taiwan News | Apr. 24, 2024 11:37
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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy
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Maximilian Krah: Suspected spy from his office wanted BND job: Maximilian Krah's employee, who is suspected of espionage, is said to have also offered his ...
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South Korea reluctant to help Taiwan in cross-strait conflict | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:48
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Why is the AfD so impressed with Russia?: The AfD is fascinated by authoritarian regimes and despises the political system in Germany.
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Kaohsiung park closed after tree kills pedestrian: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Camera captures magnitude 6.3, 5.8 quakes rocking east Taiwan bridge | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 17:29
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