• 11/15/2024

China rights activists jailed for subverting state power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi sentenced to 14 and 12 years, respectively after vocally pushing for greater democratic rights in China. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216519/china-rights-activists-jailed-subverting-state-power?utm_source=rss_feed

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Global Impact: ChatGPT spurs an AI arms race, with China slow out of the blocks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how ChatGPT burst onto the scene last year and asks what it means for China. https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3216505/global-impact-chatgpt-spurs-ai-arms-race-china-slow-out-blocks?utm_source=rss_feed

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Taiwan shares close up 0.25%

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) Taiwan shares closed up 39.67 points, or 0.25 percent, at 15,876.17 Monday on turnover of NT$179.07 billion (US$5.88 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304100007

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DeSantis 2024? Florida governor to make first public appearance in South Carolina

Fox News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a speaking event in South Carolina this week, making his first public appearance in the state ahead of a potential 2024 presidential bid. South Carolina is a key state in the presidential primary cycle as it is the third state to hold a primary or caucus contest…

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Ukraine live briefing: Counteroffensive preparations underway in Ukraine; pope calls for peace

Washington Post Leaked U.S. intelligence documents indicate a shortfall of Western-supplied weaponry, raising concerns about Ukraine’s ability to lead a counteroffensive. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/10/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

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Hong Kong police arrest man in karate uniform who allegedly chased domestic helper with knife

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. According to police, man reportedly suffers from mental health problems and does not know helper. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216530/hong-kong-police-hunting-man-karate-gear-knife-who-reportedly-chased-domestic-helper?utm_source=rss_feed

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Taiwan cannot depend on US ‘security guarantee’, says Beijing military paper as PLA drills continue around island

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan’s defence ministry said PLA planes and drones made 70 flights near the Taiwan Strait in the 24 hours until 6am on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216526/taiwan-cannot-depend-us-security-guarantee-says-beijing-military-paper-pla-drills-continue-around?utm_source=rss_feed

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Europe has pledged a million shells for Ukraine a year, but it probably can’t deliver.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/europe/europe-has-pledged-a-million-shells-for-ukraine-a-year-but-it-probably-cant-deliver.html

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China rehearses ‘sealing off’ Taiwan, US deploys naval destroyer

Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh with Jack Moore in Matsu, Taiwan China simulated “sealing off” Taiwan during a third day of wargames around the self-ruled island on Monday, as the United States deployed a naval destroyer into Beijing-claimed waters in a show of force. This handout photo from Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense…

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Pilots defeat Dreamers to snap winning drought

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The Taoyuan Pauian Pilots might have grabbed their most significant win in the P.LEAGUE+ (PLG) 2022-2023 season so far after defeating the Formosa Taishin Dreamers 97-84 in Taoyuan on Sunday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304100006

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