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Taiwan warns of potential military incursions from China

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1 year ago

March 7, 2023

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Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns the island needs to prepare for potential Chinese military incursions into close-by territorial areas

Chinese military activity around Taiwan is not uncommon, with regular reports of Chinese planes and ships passing close to the island.

But Taipei is yet to report any incidents of the Chinese military entering the contiguous zone which is an area just over 44 kilometres off the coast.

Taiwan’s Defence Minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, is now warning that this could happen, possibly in 2023, as tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to rise.

Last year, Beijing ordered for an increased number of military drills to take place around Taiwan, after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

China is also angered by Taiwan’s close relationship with the United States.

Washington has repeatedly warned about their growing concerns over a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan in the coming years, with Beijing aims to reassert authority over the self-ruled island.

China has also just announced that it will increase spending on its military by over seven per cent this year, as it responds to what Beijing describes as “escalating” attempts to “suppress and contain China”.

All of this comes against a backdrop of deteriorating relationships between Beijing and Washington, particularly following the spy balloon saga early this year.

The U.S. is also looking to increase its military presence across the Asia Pacific region as it tries to counter the growing strength of China and prepare itself for any potential conflict between Beijing and Taipei.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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1 day ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending