Prologue Journal – Page 40214 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Taiwan records approach of 18 Chinese aircraft in past day

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In response, the Taiwanese military sent air patrols and also activated air defense systems to track the Chinese aircraft https://tass.com/world/1605159

Australian accused of helping Chinese spies worried they were watching him, court hears: ‘that’s how it works in China’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alexander Csergo, the second person ever to be charged under Australia’s foreign interference law, is accused of accepting cash-filled envelopes in return for writing reports on his home country. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3217298/australian-accused-helping-chinese-spies-worried-they-were-watching-him-court-hears-thats-how-it?utm_source=rss_feed

It will likely take at least a decade to clear Ukraine of mines

Pravda Ukraine UK Defence Intelligence has drawn attention to the risk of civilian casualties due to mines and warned of the long period required to clear Ukrainian territory. Source: UK Defence Intelligence update, as reported by European Pravda Details: As stated in the update, mine-related civilian casualties continue to be reported daily in Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398151/

Taiwan shares close up 0.21%

Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 34.12 points, or 0.21 percent, at 15,963.55 Monday on turnover of NT$245.87 billion (US$8.06 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304170009

Eitan Neishlos speaks at President’s Residence as part of Zikaron BaSalon commemoration

Jerusalem Post Neishlos on spoke Monday at the President’s Residence as part of a week of Holocaust Remembrance Day events. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739414

Clinton, Blair to mark Northern Ireland peace milestone

Washington Post Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and past leaders of the U.K. and Ireland are gathering in Belfast on Monday, 25 years after their charm, clout and determination helped Northern Ireland strike a historic peace accord https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/northern-ireland-peace-anniversary-clinton-blair/8417fb82-dce7-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong concerned about post-pandemic survival of SMEs, but upbeat on city’s economic future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong, director of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, hears views of business leaders and representatives from foreign commerce chambers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3217301/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-concerned-about-post-pandemic-survival-smes-upbeat-citys-economic?utm_source=rss_feed

Putin will not achieve his goals through war fatigue – German Foreign Ministry

Pravda Ukraine The G7 countries must prove to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will not be able to implement his plans in Ukraine through exhaustion and war fatigue. Source: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, as reported by German newspaper Tagesspiegel; European Pravda Details: “Now it is a matter of showing Putin our determination that…

XPeng Rallies as It Rolls Out New Platform Aimed at Cutting Costs

Wall Street Journal XPeng shares jumped on expectations that the electric-vehicle maker’s new platform will reduce its operating costs, putting it in a sweet spot amid an intensifying price war triggered by rival Tesla. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xpeng-rallies-as-it-rolls-out-new-platform-aimed-at-cutting-costs-bf2032a9

US Treasury officials to discuss enforcement of sanctions against Russia in Europe, Asia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US agencies will seek to deny businesses that provide material support to Russia’s special military operation “access to the world’s most important markets,” the press release said https://tass.com/world/1605155