Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Number of military police to double, source says

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/04/14/2003797909

SPORTS BRIEFS

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2023/04/14/2003797917

‘Phenomenal’ Zach LaVine leads Bulls

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2023/04/14/2003797913

Brazil’s Lula in China to seek support

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797933

Putin approved arrest of US ‘spy’: sources

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797937

Bahrain and Qatar to restore ties after years-long boycott

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2023/04/14/2003797941

Xi Jinping promises China will not follow path of Western modernization

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Xi Jinping, Chinese modernization is “fundamentally different from Western modernization” as China “cannot follow the path of Western modernization, which is characterized by the polarization and plundering of other countries” https://tass.com/world/1603993

US-China relations: restart Congressional visits to mainland to revive dialogue and understanding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With Congress playing a bigger role than ever in the US-China relationship, it is important for Beijing to restart face-to-face interaction with US delegations. Engaging with US lawmakers will not be easy or without…

Brazilian President Lula Seeks Deeper Trade Ties in China Visit

Wall Street Journal The trip is expected to yield some 20 deals as Washington’s influence wanes in Latin America. https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-president-lula-seeks-deeper-trade-ties-in-china-visit-1208d418

Norway to Expel 15 Russian Diplomats Accused of Espionage

Wall Street Journal The expulsions point to the growing espionage threat in Europe in the wake of the war in Ukraine. https://www.wsj.com/articles/norway-to-expel-15-russian-diplomats-accused-of-espionage-aede77e2