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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
Read MoreGlobal 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
Read MoreTaiwan 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
Read MoreDeSantis 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…
Read MoreUkraine 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
Read MoreHong 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
Read MoreTaiwan 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
Read MoreEurope 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
Read MoreChina 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 Taiwans Ministry of National Defense…
Read MorePilots 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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