China is reportedly learning Russia’s lessons from Ukraine

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2 years ago

July 21, 2022

China’s invasion of Taiwan is a matter of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ according to reports from the CIA

The war in Ukraine is reportedly affecting Beijing’s calculations on how to invade the island-nation.

The Director of the CIA Bill Burns, says China is determined to use force in Taiwan, which it sees as a breakaway region.

“Our sense is that it probably affects less the question of whether the Chinese leadership might choose some years down the road to use force to control Taiwan, but how and when they would do it.”
CIA DIRECTOR BILL BURNS

Burns is playing down speculation that Chinese president Xi Jinping could move onto the island after a key Communist party meeting, which is scheduled for later this year.

“I suspect the lesson that the Chinese leadership and military are drawing is that you’ve got to amass overwhelming force if you’re going to contemplate that in the future,” he says.

The CIA has also reportedly seen China stepping up its purchases of Russian energy. However, Beijing is being careful about not experiencing any western sanctions.

Washington maintains a “strategic ambiguity” approach to Taiwanese affairs and security.

Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry believes “China is firmly against all forms of official interaction between the Taiwan region and the EU”.

Beijing’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lijian Zhao says China is against “any force or individual to play[ing] the ‘Taiwan card’.

Why “Stagflation” will be the greatest financial threat of 2024

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

With inflation soaring and economic growth tapering off, concerns about stagflation are on the rise

Stagflation, a situation characterised by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth, presents a unique challenge that many are ill-prepared to face.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins to unpack what defines “stagflation”. #featured

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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2 days ago

May 4, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity