#Focus on ‘preparing for war’

#Focus on ‘preparing for war’

“#Focus on ‘preparing for war’” Chinese President Xi Jinping told troops to focus their “minds and energy on preparing for war” during a visit to a military base, according to a report on Wednesday. Xi inspected a People Liberation Army Marine Corps base in Chaozhou on Tuesday and called on the forces to “maintain a…

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# Starbucks and McDonald’s reportedly not testing China’s digital yuan

# Starbucks and McDonald’s reportedly not testing China’s digital yuan

“# Starbucks and McDonald’s reportedly not testing China’s digital yuan ” American fast-food giants like Starbucks and McDonald’s are reportedly not participating in China’s ongoing digital yuan tests. According to an Oct. 14 report by news agency Sina Finance, China’s central bank digital currency, or CBDC, is still being piloted on a “small scale,” primarily…

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#NYC’s double standard and other commentary

#NYC’s double standard and other commentary

“#NYC’s double standard and other commentary” From the right: NYC’s Double Standard “Haredim, as ultra-Orthodox Jews are called, translates to ‘those who tremble.’ But as New York’s leaders are learning, the Haredim tremble before God — not politicians,” notes The Wall Street Journal editorial board. They’ve been “protesting in the streets and courts against new harsh…

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# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency

# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency

“# Senior Japanese official fears China being ‘first-mover’ in digital currency ” Japanese banking officials continue to voice concern over China’s progress in the development of its central bank digital currency. Kenji Okamura, vice-finance minister for Japan’s international affairs, warned the global community of the potential risks of China’s digital yuan, Reuters reported Oct. 9….

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#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China

#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China

“#Terrifying, seat belt-less ‘flying kisses’ attraction unveiled in China” Blow a kiss and hang on tight. A new, terrifying tourist attraction in southwestern China clearly prioritizes offering a good time over ensuring safety. Called Blowing Flying Kisses, the ride is positioned over a 3,000-foot-tall cliff in the Chongqing municipality. Two enormous statues hold observation decks…

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#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’

#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’

“#Hong Kongers stand up for freedom on Chinese Communists’ ‘National Day’” Every year, the Chinese Communist Party celebrates National Day, the anniversary of its takeover of China. It’s become an occasion for protest in Hong Kong — and freedom-lovers didn’t let 2020 stop them Thursday. Though Beijing has imposed a “national security” law that criminalizes…

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#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump

#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump

“#Kim Jong Un, Xi Jinping send best wishes to Trump” Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his well-wishes to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after they were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday. Xi sent a message to Trump wishing for a speedy recovery, Chinese state media and Reuters reported. The president spent the night…

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