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Taiwan scrambles fighter jets as China deploys warplanes amid invasion fears

China shared footage on state TV channels of missiles and jets mid-flight taking part in a military operation over the waters surrounding Taiwan

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

Demand destruction the new buzzword

On Feb 23, a day before Russia invaded Ukraine, the world crude oil price was US$90.60 (3,221 baht) per barrel. Russian oil supply disruption and demand recovery from Covid-19 dragged the crude oil price to almost $120 at the end of May, after the US and European central banks sent…

Bangkok Post · Aug 10, 2022

Dutton calls for production line submarine

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Australia needs to be frank about the threat of China in the region, following military drills near Taiwan.

AAP · Aug 10, 2022

Pro-Trump brand fined for using fake ‘Made in USA’ labels

Utah-based company Lions Not Sheep was first cited by the FTC in May for replacing ‘Made in China’ tags on their clothing

The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2022

5 Hidden Chip Stocks to Buy Before the Spending Boom

The U.S. government is ramping up expenditure in the semiconductor sector to compete with China, which is expected to bolster the industry’s prospects. Moreover, given the growing chip market, we think it might be the right time to buy hidden chip stocks Texas Instruments (TXN), Cirrus Logic (CRUS), Photronics (PLAB),…

StockNews.com · Aug 10, 2022

Pelosi: U.S. cannot allow China's 'new normal' over Taiwan

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the United States could not allow China to normalize the new level of pressure on Taiwan it asserted with days of military drills following her visit to the Chinese-claimed island.

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

What is the Langya virus and should I be concerned?

Here’s what you should know about the novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) identified in China.

Mic · Aug 10, 2022

Langya virus: Brits warned to be wary around animals while abroad as dozens infected

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned Brits to avoid contact with wild and domestic animals overseas after 35 cases of Langya Henipavirus were announced in China

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

China says the US is the ‘main instigator’ of the war in Ukraine

China’s ambassador to Moscow criticises the US for backing NATO expansion and imposing sanctions on Russia.

Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022

Solomon Islands PM’s election delay push a ‘power grab’ linked to China pact, opposition leader alleges

Matthew Wale says Chinese forces may be brought in by government to deal with unrest from postponing vote

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022