Taiwan

World News (April 24, 2018 Edition): Russia Buys 300,000 Ounces Of Gold In March, Nears 2,000 Tons In Reserves – UK: Telford Grooming Scandal: Former Social Services Boss, Local Lawmakers Exposed as Paedophiles

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– Russia Buys 300,000 Ounces Of Gold In March – Nears 2,000 Tons In Reserves:

“Under the instruction by President Putin, the Bank of Russia has been implementing the program of increasing the absolute share of gold in the gold and currency reserves of Russia for many years.“

– Trump Bashes “Insane” Iran Deal, Wipes Dandruff Off Macron’s Shoulder

– World wine output falls to 60-year low:

PARIS (Reuters) – Global wine output fell to its lowest level in 60 years in 2017 due to poor weather conditions in the European Union that slashed production in the bloc, international wine organisation OIV said.

https://twitter.com/V_of_Europe/status/988774652892909568

– From ‘little rocket man’ to ‘very honorable’: Trump says he wants to meet Kim ‘as soon as possible’

– Trump: “Honorable” Kim Jong Un Wants To Hold Historic Summit “As Soon As Possible”

– Theresa May’s Husband’s Firm made a “Financial Killing” from Syria Bombing

– US CENTCOM Chief Makes “Secret And Unprecedented” Visit To Israel As Russia Mulls Arming Syria

– Turkish President Erdogan Blasts The US For “Sending 5,000 Trucks Loaded With Weapons To Northern Syria”:

“We cannot buy weapons from the US with our money, but unfortunately, the US and coalition forces give these weapons, this ammunition, to terrorist organizations for free,”

https://twitter.com/V_of_Europe/status/988801444760510465

– Scientists plan huge European AI hub to compete with US

https://twitter.com/Partisangirl/status/988859411509665792

– Ron Paul Asks “What Will Weapons Inspectors Find In Syria… And Does It Matter?”:

“A hasty decision to use force is foolish and dangerous. As Western journalists reporting from Douma are raising big questions about the official US story of the so-called gas attack, Trump’s inclination to shoot first and ask questions later may prove to be his downfall.“

– Army Building “Self-Aware” Squid-Like Robot That Can Be “3-D Printed” During Combat

https://youtu.be/1H_trIfTEEc

– Home Prices In 80% Of US Cities Grew 2x Faster Than Wages… And Then There Is San Francisco

– Toronto Killer Van Attack Suspect Named As Alek Minassian

– $1B Portfolio Manager: “Tesla Reminds Me of Enron”

– How Mossad carries out assassinations

– US-Backed Coalition Bombs Wedding in Yemen, Dozens Killed Including Bride

Read moreWorld News (April 24, 2018 Edition): Russia Buys 300,000 Ounces Of Gold In March, Nears 2,000 Tons In Reserves – UK: Telford Grooming Scandal: Former Social Services Boss, Local Lawmakers Exposed as Paedophiles

Taiwan warns increased Chinese military drills threaten invasion

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– Taiwan warns increased Chinese military drills threaten invasion

AN escalation in Chinese military drills has upset one nation, which has now warned Beijing of dangerous consequences if it invades.

AN increase in the size and frequency of Chinese military operations off the coast of Taiwan has drawn a stern warning over escalating tensions.

An annual defence review presented yesterday in Taipei stated the military drills posed an “enormous threat” to Taiwan, but also warned Beijing would “pay a very high price” if it attempted to invade.

The island of Taiwan was a province of China prior to a civil war in 1949. As Communist forces took control of the mainland, China’s government fled to Taiwan.

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H/t reader kevin a.

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‘Gross interference with domestic affairs’: China furious at Trump’s $1.4 BILLION Taiwan arms deal

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– ‘Gross interference with domestic affairs’: China furious at Trump’s $1.4bn Taiwan arms deal:

The Chinese people “have every right to be outraged” by the new $1.4 billion US arms deal with Taiwan, Beijing has said, arguing that the sale means the Trump administration is contradicting earlier statements on maintaining peace in the region.

Washington has made the “wrong decision to sell arms to Taiwan in disregard of China’s strong representations,” reads a statement released on Friday by the Chinese embassy in the US.

On top of violating several joint communiques, the deal “grossly interferes [in] China’s domestic affairs, jeopardizes China’s sovereign and security interest and undermines China’s efforts to realize national unification,” the embassy says. “The Chinese government and Chinese people have every right to be outraged,” it adds.

Read more‘Gross interference with domestic affairs’: China furious at Trump’s $1.4 BILLION Taiwan arms deal

China Flexes Its Muscles on Singapore, Taiwan, and US over Military Ties

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– China Flexes Its Muscles on Singapore, Taiwan, and US over Military Ties:

Beijing — While Taiwan faces regional pressure to adhere to the one-China policy — due, in large part, to its budding friendship with the United States — the city-state of Singapore has found itself in a similar position as China continues to invoke sovereignty on an issue of seized military hardware.

From a report by the International Business Times on Monday:

“China has warned Singapore to be ‘cautious with their words and actions’ and reminded the city state to respect its one-China policy after it demanded the return of its military vehicles that have been detained at a Hong Kong port since November 2016.

Read moreChina Flexes Its Muscles on Singapore, Taiwan, and US over Military Ties

Taiwan: More Than 20,000 Chickens Infected With Bird Flu Put to Death

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– More Than 20,000 Chickens Infected With Bird Flu Put to Death in Taiwan:

Over 20,000 chickens have been exterminated in Taiwan amid a bird flu outbreak, the Bureau of Animal and Plant Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) has announced.

BEIJING (Sputnik) – A decision to put 23,000 chickens to death at a farm in Taiwan’s western Yunlin County was made after an inspection revealed that the birds were infected with the H5N8 strain of avian influenza virus, BAPHIQ said on Thursday.

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China Warns “Peace Will Be Impacted” If Trump Violates “One China”, Installs Weapons On Disputed Islands

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– China Warns “Peace Will Be Impacted” If Trump Violates “One China”, Installs Weapons On Disputed Islands:

“Upholding the ‘one China’ principle is the political basis of developing China-U.S. relations, and is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” said An Fengshan, a spokesman for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office. “Upholding the ‘one China’ principle is the political basis of developing China-U.S. relations, and is the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.”

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Taiwan accidentally launches missile toward China, kills fishing boat captain

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– Taiwan accidentally launches missile toward China, kills fishing boat captain:

A Taiwan warship mistakenly launched a supersonic “aircraft carrier killer” missile toward China Friday, hitting a fishing boat and killing the boat’s captain in an incident China called “a serious matter.”

A spokesman for Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense apologized on behalf of the military.

“The Ministry of National Defense sincerely apologizes for the incident that caused the death of the captain (of the boat) and injured other crew members,” Maj. Gen. Chen Chung-Chi said in a news conference. The ministry has also asked the Navy to provide assistance and compensation to the family of the victims.

Read moreTaiwan accidentally launches missile toward China, kills fishing boat captain

Taiwan Recalls Quaker Oats in Massive Glyphosate Clampdown

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– Taiwan Recalls Quaker Oats in Massive Glyphosate Clampdown:

Oatmeal products from major food brand Quaker Oats were found to contain traces of a probable carcinogenic chemical called glyphosate, according to the results of an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA, ???).

Source: www.chinapost.com.tw

Standard Foods Corporation (????) said in a statement that the company’s oatmeal products produced in Taiwan have all passed FDA tests, and have no connection to the U.S.-imported Quaker Oats sold by other trade companies.

Read moreTaiwan Recalls Quaker Oats in Massive Glyphosate Clampdown

And Now The Weather …

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– Pakistan – Biting cold brings life to halt:

Punjab authorities have closed down schools from Jan 26 to 31 because of biting cold, a private TV channel reported.

– Bangladesh – At least 286 children hospitalized with cold-related diseases in 24 hours:

Life is almost paralysed by the biting cold in nine upazilas of the district. The poor are burning hay and fallen leaves to keep them warm.

– Thailand – More deaths reported from cold weather:

Nine deaths believed to stem from hypothermia reported in Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Tak, Rayong and Udon Thani provinces.

– Record snowfall in South Korea:

Along with severe cold

– Taiwan – Hundreds of people trapped by snow:

In addition, the accompanying low temperatures have caused disasters for farmers across the nation.

– Parts of Vietnam see first snow EVER:

Buffaloes have recently died due to the extremely cold weather.

– First Snow in Guangzhou, China in 88 Years

Guangzhou residents were excited Sunday to observe snow falling in their subtropical city for the first time in 88 years. 

– Thailand – Two die as cold bites Central region:

Schools light bonfires, army readies help

– Laos – Extreme cold in Northern Lao provinces:

People and livestock in upland areas of northeastern Laos are struggling with the freezing cold.

– First snow EVER on Okinawa – VIDEO:

Okinawa’s main island in southwestern Japan gets its first measurable snowfall in history.

In the south, sleet fell on Amami Oshima Island for the first time since 1901. Residents there usually enjoy temperatures of around 17 degrees Celsius this time of year.

– Record snowfall in Japan:

Read moreAnd Now The Weather …

Typhoon Soudelor cuts power to 1 million in southern China

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– Typhoon Soudelor cuts power to 1 million in southern China (Los Angeles, Aug 8, 2015):

After leaving a trail of death and destruction in Taiwan, Typhoon Soudelor crashed into southern China’s Fujian province late Saturday, leaving more than 1 million people without power and prompting the evacuation of 160,000.

Six deaths and 185 injuries were linked to Soudelor in Taiwan, where the storm made landfall before dawn Saturday, bringing winds up to 150 mph and torrential rain. Four people were still missing early Sunday.

Read moreTyphoon Soudelor cuts power to 1 million in southern China

Caught On Tape: The Moment 58 People Aboard A Taiwanese Plane Thought It Was All Over

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– Caught On Tape: The Moment 58 People Aboard A Taiwanese Plane Thought It Was All Over (ZeroHedge, Feb 4, 2015):

Earlier this evening, shortly after take-off from the Taiwanese capital of Taipei, a commercial aircraft with 58 people on board clipped a bridge and crashed into a river. As AP reports, the death count is either 2 (aviation authority) or 3 (Central News Agency) which is simply stunning considering the following unbelievable clip…

As AP reports,

Taiwan’s aviation authority say at least two people have been killed when a commercial flight with 58 people aboard clipped a bridge shortly after takeoff and crashed into a river in the island’s capital of Taipei.

Aviation authority director Lin Chi-ming told a news conference that two people were killed. The country’s Central News Agency said three people were killed.

Read moreCaught On Tape: The Moment 58 People Aboard A Taiwanese Plane Thought It Was All Over

Over 3000 Chinese Evacuated (By Boat & Plane) As Vietnam’s Anti-China Riots Escalate; Taiwan Also On ‘High Alert’

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– Over 3000 Chinese Evacuated (By Boat & Plane) As Vietnam’s Anti-China Riots Escalate; Taiwan Also On “High Alert” (ZeroHedge, May 17, 2014):

China began evacuating hundreds of its nationals from Vietnam (via at least 2 planes and 5 ships) as the anti-China protests have become increasingly deadly following Beijing’s attempt to deploy an oil drill in Vietnamese dispuited waters (detailed here, here, here, and here)…

  • *CHINA SENDING 5 SHIPS TO VIETNAM TO EVACUATE CHINESE: XINHUA
  • *HUNDREDS OF VIETNAMESE SECURITY IN CENTRAL HO CHI MINH CITY
  • *VIETNAM PRIME MINISTER ISSUES DIRECTIVE TO PREVENT PROTESTS
  • *VIETNAM GOVT TAKES ACTION TO PREVENT RIOTS: BINH

Hundreds of police and security forces are in central Ho Chi Minh city and the Chinese consulate is under heavy guard. Tensions across the ASEAN region are growung as Taiwan is on “high alert” but the bloc’s inability to craft a united response to Chinese aggression signals a further decline in its regional clout.

The Vietnamese government has called for an end to the protests…

Read moreOver 3000 Chinese Evacuated (By Boat & Plane) As Vietnam’s Anti-China Riots Escalate; Taiwan Also On ‘High Alert’

Taiwan: Ageing Nuclear Power Plant Has Been Leaking Radioactive Water For Three And Half Years

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– Taiwan nuclear power plant reportedly leaking radioactive water (The Hindu, Aug 10, 2013):

An aging nuclear power plant in Taiwan has been leaking radioactive wastewater for three and half years, according to a report released by the government’s watchdog this week.

The report by Control Yuan said spent fuel rod storage pools at the have leaked since December 2009.

The pools of the two reactors leaked 15,370 milliliters and 4,830 milliliters respectively, it said. Radioactive materials such as Caesium-137, Cobalt-60, Manganese-54, and Chromium-51 were detected in water collected at the site.

Read moreTaiwan: Ageing Nuclear Power Plant Has Been Leaking Radioactive Water For Three And Half Years

Taiwanese Fight Back Against Internet Censorship … And Win!

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– Taiwanese Fight Back Against Internet Censorship and Win! (Liberty Blitzkrieg, June 3, 2013):

Great update here from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), of the outcome from government attempts to censor the internet in Taiwan in a similar manner to what was proposed in the U.S. with SOPA/PIPA. Just goes to show that we can stop these authoritarians if we stand up for ourselves.

From the EFF:

Taiwan’s intellectual property office proposed a new Internet blacklist law that would have targeted websites for their alleged use in copyright infringement. The initiative would have forced Internet Service Providers to block a list of domains or IP addresses connected to websites and services found to enable “illegal” file sharing. In the face of massive online opposition and a planned Internet blackout, the IP office has now backed down and abandoned support for the law.

Read moreTaiwanese Fight Back Against Internet Censorship … And Win!