Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island Taiwan suspects China is conducting drills involving the Shandong aircraft carrier but there has been no confirmation. Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023
Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is ‘not for sale’ after latest China comments Reproach comes as Taiwan says it has detected a large number of Chinese aircraft crossing into its air defence identification zone The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2023
China unveils Taiwan economic ‘integration’ plan as warships conduct manoeuvres off coast Measures include making it easier for Taiwanese people to live and work in China, but the plan comes amid major military exercises The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023
Frustrated China steps up warship and fighter plane activity around Taiwan Taipei reports People’s Liberation Army operation, which comes after Beijing accused US and Canada of ‘inciting conflict’ by traversing Taiwan Strait The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2023
There’s a ‘tech war’ brewing between the U.S. and China that will split the world into 2 camps, Palantir senior policy advisor warns “AI is the single most consequential, breakthrough, paradigm-shifting technology in military affairs in 80 years,” he warned. Fortune · Sep 8, 2023
PM Modi, Xi likely to attend East Asia Summit, ASEAN meetings in Jakarta Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now considering plans to fly to Jakarta for a very short visit on September 6, and return to India on September 7 just prior to the G20 summit, which begins on September 9. The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023
Court Reduces $1.4M Verdict to $71.5K in #TheyLied Renaissance Faire Libel Case Defendant had accused plaintiffs, "the King and Queen of [the Pittsburgh] Renaissance Faire," of failing to properly deal with allegations of sexual harassment, and of retaliating against sexual harassment victims; the jury found that the defendant knew the statements were false, or at least recklessly disregarded the risk of falsehood. Reason · Aug 22, 2023
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China releases TV documentary showcasing army's ability to attack Taiwan China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed as Beijing continues to ramp up its rhetoric against the self-ruled island The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
Xi Jinping replaces generals in charge of China’s nuclear arsenal Leader tightens grip over country’s military leadership with biggest shake-up in a decade The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2023
Xi Jinping overhauls leadership of China’s elite nuclear force BEIJING: President Xi Jinping has overhauled the military leadership managing China’s nuclear arsenal amid reports of a corruption probe in the rocket force that would play a key role in case of an invasion of Taiwan. The Times of India · Aug 2, 2023
As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, marking a forceful display The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
China pitched four tents in ‘buffer zone’ in Ladakh, says councillor The Chinese People’s Liberation Army pitched four tents in a “buffer zone” in eastern Ladakh’s Chushul two days ago, of which three tents were removed after the Indian Army objected to their presence, according to Chushul councillor The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023
Tower Bridge Moorings: the floating community offering a unique way to beat London’s housing crisis This riverside setting is an oasis of calm for one thriving community who have found a unique and romantic way to navigate the capital’s housing crisis Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jul 12, 2023 Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill near island Defence ministry says monitoring the situation after Chinese air force planes appeared to be coordinating with ships.
Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2023 ‘I wanted vengeance’: Tibet’s last resistance fighter Tibet was communist China’s first conquest and now, Tibetans are working to tell the story of how they resisted Beijing.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2023 Chip wars: how semiconductors became a flashpoint in the US-China relationship The fight for the 21st century’s most critical technology has become a major source of hostility between the world’s two superpowers
Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2023 Thames’ largest ever party boat Oceandiva ‘damaged by anchor’ during test One of the largest ever party boats to grace the River Thames struck the anchor of a barge as it carried out testing manoeuvres as it prepares to welcome revellers on board.
The Week · Jun 8, 2023 Will China win the race to become the AI superpower? The country that leads the way in artificial intelligence “will become the ruler of the world”.
Reuters · Jun 6, 2023 Explainer-Why dangerous encounters by US and Chinese militaries look set to continue When a Chinese warship came within 150 yards of a U.S. destroyer in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday and forced it to slow down, it was the second time in a matter of days in which Chinese and U.S. military personnel came close to a major incident.
Bangkok Post · Jun 4, 2023 China warns 'NATO-like' alliances could lead to conflict in Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE: China's defence minister warned Sunday against establishing NATO-like military alliances in the Asia-Pacific, saying they would plunge the region into a "whirlpool" of conflict.
The Hindu · May 31, 2023 Explained | China’s military diplomacy in Southeast Asia China is expanding its military outreach to Southeast Asian countries.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2023 China plans to land astronauts on moon before 2030, another step in what looks like a new space race China plans to land astronauts on the moon before 2030
Reuters · May 24, 2023 Exclusive-Russian hypersonic scientist accused of betraying secrets to China - sources The director of a top Russian science institute, arrested on suspicion of treason along with two other hypersonic missile technology experts, stands accused of betraying secrets to China, two people familiar with the case told Reuters.
France 24 · May 20, 2023 Chinese stand-up comedy warned to toe the line following viral joke about army A Chinese comedian was severely punished on Wednesday for making a joke about the People’s Liberation Army and his production company fined roughly two million dollars. This incident demonstrates that Chinese censors are now turning their attention to the small but growing world of stand-up comedy in China, which until…