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Taiwan to spend extra $9 billion to boost defence as China threat intensifies

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Taiwan is set to invest in its defence strategies and systems, spending $9 billion over the next five years

The country will spend extra on its armed forces – including on new missiles, as it warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a “severe threat” from giant neighbour China.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has made modernising the armed forces a priority as it is currently dwarfed by China’s.

It comes as Beijing ramps up its military and diplomatic pressure against the island it claims as “sacred” Chinese territory.

The new money, which comes on top of planned military spending of T$471.7 billion for 2022, will still however need to be approved by parliament.

China continues to be a major threat to Taiwan

“The Chinese Communists have continued to invest heavily in national defence budgets, its military strength has grown rapidly, and it has frequently dispatched aircraft and ships to invade and harass our seas and airspace,” Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said in a statement.

The nation warned of an urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of a “severe threat” from giant neighbour, China.

It comes as Australia, the UK and the US announce a new security partnership

The deal will see the three countries share secret nuclear technology and also assist Australia as it switches to a nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says “our world is becoming more complex, especially in the Indo-Pacific”

Morrison says his country is opening up a new friendship in its relations with the US and Britain, as he secures a brand new nuclear submarine fleet.

This follows Morrison holding a National Security Committee of Cabinet in Canberra on Wednesday. 

Australia will use both US and British technology to replace its existing Collins class fleet, as the international strategic environment heats up.

The alliance deal will also see an increased presence of American nuclear subs in the region, with a focus on aligning technology and regional challenges.

The working group will ensure that the countries can share information regarding long-range strike capabilities, artificial intelligence and underwater systems in an attempt to counteract the increasing dominance of China.

Biden says it’s time to face the threats of the twenty-first century and has faith that the AUKUS alliance will allow this.

Anthony Lucas is reporter, presenter and social media producer with ticker News. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Professional Communication, with a major in Journalism from RMIT University as well as a Diploma of Arts and Entertainment journalism from Collarts. He’s previously worked for 9 News, ONE FM Radio and Southern Cross Austerio’s Hit Radio Network. 

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Prayer app Hallow takes #1 spot on Apple App Store

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A new Catholic prayer app recently beat out major social media apps in global downloads.

The company says, Hallow passed 10-million downloads and 225-million prayers prayed around the globe, becoming the largest prayer app in the world.

Hallow has also become the first faith-based app to ever crack the top 10 apps in the App Store coming in at #3 overall–and beating Netflix, Spotify, Instagram, Amazon, Tiktok, and YouTube.

The Cofounder and CTO of Hallow Erich Kerekes joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #apps #prayerapp #socialmedia #Applestore #business

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Google’s take on AI search to shake market direction

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Search Generative Experience (SGE), is the latest innovation from Google Labs

This cutting-edge feature, recently announced by Google, is set to transform search results for a select subset of queries and a small portion of U.S. search traffic.

With SGE, instead of the traditional top-10 results, users may encounter AI-generated responses prominently displayed at the top of the page.

This shift has significant implications, as it pushes both ads and organic results further down the page. Stay tuned for updates on this groundbreaking development in search technology.

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The battery set to change Electric Vehicles and Tesla’s market share

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The world’s biggest battery maker announced this week they’re working with Tesla to making cheaper batteries.

Recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) market raise essential questions about its trajectory.

Cost cuts by the world’s largest battery maker could impact EV prices, potentially boosting their competitiveness. Meanwhile, advancements in mileage, power, and charging times are driving increased adoption.

However, considerations about downsides like battery disposal and resource extraction are pertinent. Nonetheless, the broader implications for climate change efforts and the automotive industry underscore the transformative potential of EVs in creating a more sustainable future.

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