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Taiwan begins live-fire defence routine

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2 years ago

August 9, 2022

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Taiwan is beginning live-fire artillery drills to simulate a defensive against Chinese forces

After U.S. Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi met with her Taiwanese counterparts last week, China launched a series of military drills.

The visit angered China and Beijing has since responded by test launching ballistic missiles over Taiwan’s capital for the first time in history.

China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has warned China will take strong and resolute measures to safeguard its sovereignty.

U.S. President Biden was asked about the drills and if there is a case for concern.

“I’m concerned they are moving as much as they are. But I don’t think they’re going to do anything more than they are.”
PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry has condemned China’s actions, and has demanded Beijing to end the drills.

China claims the democratically-ruled island is theirs and can be taken by force if necessary.

“In the face of military intimidation created by China, Taiwan will not be afraid nor back down, and will more firmly defend its sovereignty, national security, and free and democratic way of life.”
TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTRy

Taiwan’s defence personnel have reportedly detected 39 Chinese aircraft, and 13 navy ships sitting around the Taiwan Strait.

Twenty-one Chinese planes had also entered Taiwan’s air defence zone, which was created by the U.S.

It is unclear what the duration of China’s drills will be.

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President Biden signs TikTok bill – what’s next?

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April 26, 2024

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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.

Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.

Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.

TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.

David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss

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Threading the needle: Meta’s new platform finally dethrones X

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6 hours ago

April 26, 2024

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Threads, the social media platform owned by Meta, is gaining traction with a surge in daily active users, outpacing X in the U.S.

With Threads averaging 28 million daily active users compared to X’s 22 million, Meta’s ambitions to reach a billion users seem within reach despite a slowdown in growth. While X still boasts 550 million monthly active users globally, Threads’ focus on user experience and avoidance of real-time and political content could position it as a formidable competitor moving forward.

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Zendaya is serving in saucy sports drama “Challengers”

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April 26, 2024

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This weekend’s entertainment lineup has something for everyone.

Apple TV+ brings “Sugar,” a drama set in New York City, while “Civil War” offers historical intensity.

“Challengers” with Zendaya brings a saucy sport drama to life, and superhero buffs can catch the trailer for “Deadpool and Wolverine” for action-packed fun.

With options spanning drama, history, reality, and superheroes, there’s excitement in store for all this weekend.