Asia-Pacific News Thread

[MessiahDecoy123]

Why is the US government letting a far right extremist like Elon control so many spy satellites?

 

[squeekness]

Why is the US government letting a far right extremist like Elon control so many spy satellites?

I can only assume it's because he has resources the gov doesn't and he's doing it for free I think.

 

[:eek:]

Hong Kong Passes Article 23 National Security Law

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have unanimously passed a national security legislation, which will come into effect on March 23.

deadline.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[DA_Champion]

Why is the US government letting a far right extremist like Elon control so many spy satellites?

The USA doesn't have as many competent capitalist/industrialists as it used to be. Musk, for all his faults, can at least build things.

If the contract went to Boeing or Blackrock (for example) there wouldn't even be a starlink.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

India's Income Inequality Now Worse Than Under British Rule

A new report finds that the present-day golden era of Indian billionaires has produced historic income inequality.

time.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Chinese-owned oil tanker hit by Houthi missiles in Red Sea

‘The Houthis attacked the MV Huang despite previously stating they would not attack Chinese vessels,’ the US military said in a statement.

www.scmp.com

US, UK accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions of people​

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www.reuters.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[:eek:]

Full-Scale Replica Of Taiwan’s Presidential Office Spotted In China; Analyst Says PLA Prepares For Aerial Bombing

A new satellite image has emerged online, unveiling a meticulously detailed replica of Taiwan’s Presidential Office nestled within a military training compound in China’s Inner Mongolia region. A Taiwanese defense analyst took to social media to share a satellite image depicting a detailed...

www.eurasiantimes.com

 

[blueharvest]

China’s advancing efforts to influence the US election raise alarms

Covert Chinese accounts are masquerading online as American supporters of former President Donald Trump, promoting conspiracy theories, stoking domestic divisions and attacking President Joe Biden ahead of the election in November, according to researchers and government officials.

www.bangkokpost.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan, strongest in 25 years​

Live updates: Taiwan earthquake with 7.4 magnitude is strongest in 25 years

A major earthquake has hit the east coast of Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.4, the strongest on the island in 25 years. A tsunami warning has been issued in Taiwan following the earthquake. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

www.cnn.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

7.4 magnitude quake hits Taiwan, strongest in 25 years​

Live updates: Taiwan earthquake with 7.4 magnitude is strongest in 25 years

A major earthquake has hit the east coast of Taiwan with a magnitude of 7.4, the strongest on the island in 25 years. A tsunami warning has been issued in Taiwan following the earthquake. Follow here for the latest live news updates.

www.cnn.com

Hope everyone is okay.

 

[blueharvest]

Yellen says US would consider imposing tariffs, other trade barriers on China

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. would consider imposing tariffs and other trade barriers on China to protect industries impacted by Beijing’s ramped-up production. “We are…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

Hope everyone is okay.

Fierce earthquake rattles Taiwan, killing 9 and injuring more than 1,000

The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centered off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County.

apnews.com

 

[squeekness]

Fierce earthquake rattles Taiwan, killing 9 and injuring more than 1,000

The quake, which also injured more than 1,000, was centered off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County.

apnews.com

Not so good.

 

[blueharvest]

Biden and Xi discuss US-China cooperation and conflict

The two leaders discussed ways to cooperate as they work to thaw tensions between the US and China.

www.bbc.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[blueharvest]

China’s ‘MAGAflage’ election interference is about more than 2024

Operatives have begun impersonating far-right social media personalities — a tactic the Institute for Strategic Dialogue refers to as “MAGAflage” — stoking divisions around hot-button social issues…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

As China’s economy falters, so does middle-class confidence

The slowdown has brought an unfamiliar feeling of uncertainty to a population accustomed to years of breakneck growth.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[DA_Champion]

A problematic aspect of this is that Washington has interfered in countless elections all over the world, including coups and assassinations.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Vietnam property tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in whopping $27 billion fraud case

A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[blueharvest]

Biden vows to defend Philippines in the South China Sea

The US president promised that "any attack" in the disputed waters would invoke a mutual defence treaty.

www.bbc.com

 

[DA_Champion]

Vietnam property tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in whopping $27 billion fraud case

A Vietnam court sentenced developer Truong My Lan to death for swindling billions from a bank, saying she "eroded people's trust" in the ruling Communist Party.

www.cbsnews.com

Much better than assassinating the whistle blower.

 

[blueharvest]

"Someone Needs Therapy": House China hearing devolves into Biden feud

Jamie Raskin and James Comer exchange blows in Oversight hearing, arguing about Biden's money

www.salon.com