Prologue Journal – Page 32480 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian forces steadily liberate Artyomovsk — acting DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Denis Pushilin earlier reported that Russian forces controlled 75% of the territory of Artyomovsk https://tass.com/defense/1602377

In China, Young People Ditch Prestige Jobs for Manual Labor

New York Times Some people who’ve walked away from China’s grueling corporate culture say it’s worth the financial sacrifice. “I was tired of living like that,” one said. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/11/world/asia/china-youth-employment.html

Beijing’s warships remain close to Taiwan and warplane sorties continue despite PLA declaring end to 3-day drills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nine mainland warships were in waters near Taiwan on Tuesday and PLA planes crossed the median line and island ADIZ 14 times between 6am and 11am. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216652/beijings-warships-remain-close-taiwan-and-warplane-sorties-continue-despite-pla-declaring-end-3-day?utm_source=rss_feed

Russian forces significantly improve positions in Maryinka, Gorlovka directions — DPR head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “As for the Gorlovka or Maryinka directions, our guys have significantly improved their positions there,” Denis Pushilin informed https://tass.com/politics/1602375

German Bund Yields Rise But Expected to Hold Recent Range

Wall Street Journal German Bunds were gapping lower, catching up with Treasuries after U.S. payrolls have taken the edge off of recession fears, Commerzbank said, adding it prefers selling Bunds into recoveries at the start of the week, expecting the recent ranges to hold. https://www.wsj.com/articles/french-oat-spreads-seen-somewhat-cheap-2a4a3b3a

China Signals Readiness to Further Ease Trade Dispute With Australia

Wall Street Journal China has agreed to take steps that could resolve a trade dispute with Australia over barley. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-signals-readiness-to-further-ease-trade-dispute-with-australia-93dc97a7

Ukraine live briefing: Leak reveals challenges of likely counteroffensive; Russia bolsters defenses near Finland

Washington Post A top Russian general said the Kremlin will ramp up its air defenses near Finland, which recently became the newest member of NATO. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Shootout in southwest Pakistan kills 4 policemen, militant

Washington Post Pakistani police say security forces raided a suspected hideout of the Pakistani Taliban in the southwestern city of Quetta, triggering a shootout that killed four police officers and a militant commander https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/pakistan-policemen-killed-shootout-militants/ec417e14-d831-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Marshall Islands foreign minister to visit Taiwan

Taipei, April 11 (CNA) Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kitlang Kabua will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and sign two bilateral pacts during a visit to Taiwan from Wednesday to April 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Tuesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304110008

Suspect escapes from Hong Kong court after swapping identification wristband with detainee granted bail

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police are searching for 37-year-old man who was remanded in custody after appearing in court on drug trafficking charges. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216646/suspect-escapes-hong-kong-court-after-swapping-identification-wristband-detainee-granted-bail?utm_source=rss_feed