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Taiwan confirms attendance at Beijing Olympics opening ceremony

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2 years ago

February 1, 2022

Taiwan’s athletic team for the Beijing Winter Olympics has confirmed it will be at the opening and closing ceremonies after being told by the International Olympic Committee it was required to participate

Taiwan, a Chinese-claimed nation, has feared officials in Beijing could “downgrade” Taiwan’s status by placing its athletes alongside those from Hong Kong, a country run by China.

Taiwan, which has no winter sporting tradition and has never won a medal at the winter Games has confirmed it will be sending four athletes to Beijing.

The nation is sending the same number as the last winter Games in 2018.

Taiwan earlier stated the team would not be at the opening or closing ceremonies, blaming delayed flights and tough anti-COVID-19 rules.

But in a new development, Taiwan’s Olympic committee confirmed late Monday it had received “several notices” from the International Olympic Committee “requiring all delegations to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to cooperate in sending personnel to attend the opening and closing ceremonies”.

The Beijing Games are happening amid increasing tensions between China and Taiwan, including repeated Chinese military activity near the island.

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Hospotting drives investment advantage

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2 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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How is Hotspotting helping Australian investors?

Wyld Money dives into the world of financial freedom. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started, join us for actionable tips and tricks to unlock your earning potential, and retire on your own terms.

Hosted by Mark Wyld.

In this episode, Mark is joined by Tim Graham, General Manager of Hotspotting Australia.

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Apple removes generative ‘AI’ apps used to make deepfake nudes

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5 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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Deepfakes are incredibly realistic, making it difficult to distinguish between real versus manipulated media.

Apple has removed several generative AI apps from the App Store after an online publication discovered the apps could be used to create nonconsensual nude images.

The number of deepfake porn images and videos has rapidly grown on social media—even ensnaring unsuspecting teens as well as public figures like Taylor Swift.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Will Boeing’s $10B debt offering help it soar?

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8 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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Boeing has reportedly turned to the debt market, aiming to raise $10 billion in a bid to strengthen its financial position.

On this episode of Hot Shots – Boeing turn to the debt market, Paramount CEO leaves, Elon Musk makes an EV breakthrough in China and Apple strikes back against explicit AI app.

Ticker’s Ahron Young and Veronica Dudo discuss.