#China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations

#China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations

“China warns Pelosi Taiwan trip would have ‘severe negative impact’ on relations” The Chinese government warned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) against traveling to Taiwan with a congressional delegation Tuesday, saying the jaunt would have a “severe negative impact” on relations between Washington and Beijing. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijan issued the warning during a…

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#Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics

#Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics

“Hackers pose as Twitter employees, journalists in breach tactics” Hackers from China, Iran and Turkey are using new tactics including posing as Twitter employees and journalists in their latest attempts to breach victims’ devices, according to a new cybersecurity study.  The report shows how governments around the world are responding to increased political tension by…

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#Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy

#Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy

“Western ‘dictator envy’ ignores strengths of democracy” Some Western leaders envy dictators’ powers. President Donald Trump said, when North Korea’s Kim Jong-un speaks, “his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same.” President Barack Obama told reporters it would be so much easier to be the president of China. Canada’s…

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