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China to Do Military Drills Around Taiwan
New York Times Taiwan’s president visited the United States this past week and met with the House speaker, angering Beijing, which had threatened consequences. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/china-taiwan-military-exercises.html
Read MoreChina to Do Military Drills Around Taiwan
New York Times Taiwan’s president visited the United States this past week and met with the House speaker, angering Beijing, which had threatened consequences. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/08china-taiwan-military-exercises.html
Read MoreKo Wen-je heads to U.S. ahead of expected presidential run
Taipei, April 8 (CNA) Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman and 2024 presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) embarked on a three-week “learning and conversation” trip to the United States Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304080010
Read MoreMeet Sylvia Raphael: Photojournalist and Mossad agent
Jerusalem Post New photography exhibition presents a new and lesser-known side of Sylvia Raphael https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-738482
Read MoreEvan Gershkovich adored life in Russia. Now, the reporter waits in prison.
Washington Post Friends and colleagues who spoke to The Washington Post emphasized how they want to do whatever they can to help free the Wall Street Journal reporter. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/evan-gershkovich-russia-wsj-journalist-arrested-profile/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world
Read MoreHong Kong to entice big-spending tourists with better attractions, minister says after spike in arrivals fails to set tills ringing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More exhibitions, cruises, heritage tours and green lifestyle tours being considered, according to secretary for tourism Kevin Yeung. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216412/hong-kong-entice-big-spending-tourists-better-attractions-minister-says-after-spike-arrivals-fails?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTaiwan accounts for almost 60% of Japan’s IC imports in 2022
Taipei, April 8 (CNA) Almost 60 percent of semiconductors imported by Japan in 2022 came from Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304080009
Read MoreCrowdfunding and national security: Hong Kong groups say government did not consult enough on proposal to tighten rules
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Those relying on donations worry proposed rules will put off donors, threaten their survival. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3215716/crowdfunding-and-national-security-hong-kong-groups-say-government-did-not-consult-enough-proposal?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreNew Season, New Music
New York Times Looking for new music recommendations? Introducing an antidote to the algorithm. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/briefing/curated-playlist.html
Read MoreHong Kong customs arrests 2 suspects over smuggled goods worth HK$11 million, including rotting pig offal, sea cucumbers
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Suspected smuggled items were concealed behind declared goods in two containers, customs officers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216409/hong-kong-customs-arrests-2-suspects-over-smuggled-goods-worth-hk11-million-including-rotting-pig?utm_source=rss_feed
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