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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's Future: No Outsiders Allowed, Says President

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Foreign Powers Ramp Up Election Meddling

As the U. S. election heats up, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are getting more active. Microsoft's report warns that Russian operatives are spreading fake videos to hurt Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. Meanwhile, China is targeting candidates who criticize them, and Iran is

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

How India and China Are Trying to Mend Fences

After five years of disagreements, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at the BRICS summit in Russia. This meeting is a step toward healing relations that were damaged by a serious military clash in 2020 along their shared border in the Himalayas. Both leaders ag

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

China's Nuclear Stockpile: What’s Happening and Why?

Imagine your local library doubling its book collection in a few years. That's roughly what China's done with its nuclear force. A recent report from the U. S. Defense Intelligence Agency highlights this significant expansion, driven largely by competition with the U. S. China’s leader, Xi Jinping,

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Apple's New China Strategy: More Investment, More Opportunities

This week, Apple CEO Tim Cook has been busy in China, meeting with important people and making big promises. It all started when Cook sat down with China's IT minister to chat about Apple's future in the country, online safety, and cloud services. After this meeting, Apple revealed that it plans to

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

What Would Happen if Kamala Harris Faced China's Leader?

Former President Donald Trump made a bold claim about Vice President Kamala Harris recently. He suggested that if Harris becomes president, China's leader, Xi Jinping, would handle her like a baby. This comment occurred during an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, who wondered how X

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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tim Cook's China Visit: Is Apple Intelligence the Key?

Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, is back in China this year. This time, he's chatting with Beijing officials and local partners. Why is this visit special, you ask? Well, Apple is facing tough competition. Plus, they're planning to launch Apple Intelligence in China. This is a big deal because it's Apple's ne

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