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13 Jan 2024
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Fox News: What Taiwan's election tells us about China and 2024
China's effort to influence Taiwan's elections and political processes failed as Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party was elected president. Beijing's campaign to isolate and delegitimize Taiwan is part of its long-term goal to achieve unification. China has successfully removed Taiwan from international organizations and exerted diplomatic and economic pressure on other countries to sever ties with Taiwan. The US supports Taiwan's right to defend itself and advocates for its participation in international organizations. Taiwanese democracy is worth defending and serves as an example of a free system of government.
Fox News: Israeli ambassador says UN should be on trial as accomplice to 'hatred and murder'
Israel's UN ambassador criticized South Africa for using the United Nations court to charge Israel with genocide and accused the UN of aiding terrorist organizations. Israel's ambassador said the case against Israel at the International Court of Justice proves that the UN has descended to a moral low. Germany issued a statement against South Africa's accusation of genocide, expressing its support for Israel's defense against Hamas attacks.
The Telegraph: Banned Russian broadcaster boosts UAE presence in attempt to exonerate Putin
Banned broadcaster RT is increasing its presence in countries neutral over Russia's illegal war in Ukraine to rehabilitate Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin-controlled news channel has launched advertising campaigns in the Middle East and Africa, targeting countries that continue to buy Russian oil. RT is campaigning for Britain to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond and has also accused the West of attempting to censor its content. Eastern countries like the UAE and India, which have not imposed sanctions on Russia, are becoming increasingly important for Moscow's trade.
Forbes: Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-Te As President—Ignoring Threats From China
Taiwanese voters defy China's opposition and elect Lai Ching-te as their next president, giving the Democratic Progressive Party its third consecutive win. Lai emphasizes the victory as a triumph for democracy and pledges to protect Taiwan from threats and intimidation from China.
Times Of Israel: Candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election
Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan's presidential election, vowing to defend the island from threats and intimidation by China. The victory signals a commitment to self-determination, social justice, and rejection of China's sovereignty claims. The United States expresses support for Taiwan and its plans to strengthen ties under Lai's administration.
#economy
Le Monde: After a decent 2023, the French tourism sector has its hopes set on the Paris Olympics
The Destination France Summit brought together French and foreign executives to promote the tourism sector, which contributes significantly to France's GDP. President Macron set objectives to decarbonize the industry and enhance the tourist experience. Despite the industry's overall recovery from the pandemic, there are disparities among different regions and hotel categories. The major national players, Compagnie des Alpes and Pierre & Vacances, have shown positive results, but the sector requires further investment to ensure its competitiveness.
Le Monde: French sneaker brand Veja expands production in Portugal
French sneaker brand Veja has shifted part of its production from Brazil to Portugal. After testing a factory in Portugal for a year, the brand has found success in manufacturing its Veja V90 model in the country. The move allows the brand to restock supplies, use recycled materials, and expand its European market.
#outdoors
Fox News: AI wearable contraption gives you superhuman strength
Robot startup Hypershell has developed the Hypershell ProX, an all-terrain exoskeleton that enhances strength, speed, and endurance for outdoor adventurers. The device, weighing just 2kg and able to fit in a backpack, uses artificial intelligence to sense movements and adjust accordingly, offering support and offsetting up to 66 pounds of weight. Hypershell aims to promote nature-based ecotourism and make exoskeleton technology affordable for outdoor enthusiasts.
#technology
Liberty Nation News: Cox Media Marketers Boast About Listening to Phone Conversations - Liberty Nation News
Big Corporate Communications, a division of Cox Media Group, is allegedly using embedded microphones in smartphones and smart TVs to monitor consumers' conversations and gather data for targeted advertising, according to an online news site. This "Active Listening" technology claims to identify potential customers based on casual conversations in real time and provide advertisers with a list of consumers interested in specific products or services. Many people have experienced targeted ads related to their private conversations, but the extent of this monitoring raises concerns about privacy and the potential for abuse.