The UK has been conducting airstrikes in Yemen for a month to protect trade routes, but China has not offered assistance, despite its economic reliance on the route. The Bab al-Mandab Strait sees billions worth of Chinese imports and exports annually, but trade disruption has caused export declines and increased costs for Chinese companies. While the UK is committed to protecting the route, it should also pressurize China to contribute. China could provide help through diplomatic pressure, military assets, or financial support to resolve the crisis. Calling out China's hypocrisy is crucial to make other countries aware that China won't solve crises that affect them. Support from Global South countries could be surprising.

Although voice actors in the video game industry are gaining recognition, financial challenges may hinder their prominence. Neil Newbon, a UK actor, won the Best Performance prize at the Game Awards for his portrayal of Astarion in Baldur's Gate III. However, the industry remains uncertain about the impact of actors in video games. The fragmented nature of their performances, involving motion capture, performance capture, and voice acting, makes it challenging for them to establish a personal brand. Economic factors pose obstacles to their rise to fame.

The Digest, 2/10/2024 @500AM, CDT

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