Members phkrause Posted January 18 Author Members Share Posted January 18 China’s population falls for a 2nd straight year as births drop even after end of one-child policy BEIJING (AP) — China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in its second straight annual decrease, as births dropped for the seventh straight year and deaths jumped following the end of COVID-19 restrictions, the government said Wednesday. https://apnews.com/article/china-population-births-deaths-covid-b0ec148b3f8db6b2863aeca02078bd7a? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 18 Author Members Share Posted January 18 How China's economy is faltering on multiple fronts The world's second-largest economy is in a different position than much of the rest of the globe: It's trying to stir up demand to blunt slowing growth and falling prices. https://www.axios.com/2024/01/17/china-economy-risks? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 23 Author Members Share Posted January 23 China is unable to invade Taiwan, most U.S. and Taiwanese experts say Most U.S. and Taiwanese experts polled in a new survey say China lacks the capabilities to effectively carry out an amphibious invasion of Taiwan but is well-positioned to execute a blockade. https://www.axios.com/2024/01/22/china-taiwan-invasions-us-taiwanese-experts? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 24 Author Members Share Posted January 24 🇨🇳 China uses balloons to pressure Taiwan Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios China has sent a growing number of high-altitude balloons near Taiwan in recent days as it steps up pressure on the self-governing island after it held elections this month in defiance of China's claims of sovereignty, Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian reports. Why it matters: It's part of a larger intimidation effort that Taiwan's defense ministry has called "cognitive warfare" — an attempt to weaken the resolve of Taiwan's residents and leaders. The balloons come in addition to incursions by Chinese military planes and ships across the Taiwan Strait, which have occurred on a near-daily basis since then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022. Keep reading. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 29 Author Members Share Posted January 29 China Evergrande has been ordered to liquidate. The real estate giant owes over $300 billion HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court ordered China Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer, to undergo liquidation following a failed effort to restructure $300 billion owed to banks and bondholders that fueled fears about China’s rising debt burden. https://apnews.com/article/china-evergrande-property-liquidation-order-7965ab1ec2f0208c53f9298daf8b9fd0? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 31 Author Members Share Posted January 31 🇨🇳 China's shadow diplomats Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios A shadowy and obscure bureau in the Chinese Communist Party is rapidly asserting dominance over China's foreign policy, Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian writes. Why it matters: In the long run, it could reshape international relations to favor Beijing. The office that manages relations with political parties in other countries — known as the International Department — is taking center stage. Its current chief, Liu Jianchao, is likely to become the country's next foreign minister. Diplomacy led by the party — as opposed to the Foreign Ministry — gives Beijing a powerful and largely unscrutinized backchannel with political power brokers in other countries. Keep reading ... Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 5 Author Members Share Posted February 5 ☢️ New China nuclear warning China's leader Xi Jinping has built the country's nuclear arsenal faster than any of his predecessors, the N.Y. Times' Chris Buckley reports. Why it matters: "China's ... military strategists are looking to nuclear weapons as not only a defensive shield, but as a potential sword — to intimidate and subjugate adversaries." 📈 By the numbers: The size and scope of China's arsenal are now closer to that of the U.S. and Russia. China's arsenal has doubled under Xi to roughly 500 warheads — and, at this rate, could swell to 1,500 warheads in another decade. That's about as many as the U.S. and Russia each currently deploy. The country has a range of weapons in development, including missiles, bombers, submarines and hypersonic vehicles. China has also upgraded a nuclear test site. 🔭 What we're watching: "China's expansion has already set off intense debate in Washington about how to respond, and it has cast greater doubt on the future of major arms control treaties," Buckley reports. "All while U.S.-Russian antagonism is also raising the prospect of a new era of nuclear rivalry." Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 8 Author Members Share Posted February 8 China had "persistent" access to U.S. critical infrastructure China-backed hackers have had access to some major U.S. critical infrastructure for "at least five years," according to an intelligence advisory released Wednesday. https://www.axios.com/2024/02/07/china-volt-typhoon-critical-cyberattacks? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 18 Author Members Share Posted February 18 At start of Lunar Year of the Dragon, China seeks to assert its own interpretation of cultural icon BEIJING (AP) — At the start of the Lunar Year of the Dragon, China is seeking to assert its own interpretation of the cultural icon that dates back centuries in both Eastern and Western cultures. https://apnews.com/article/china-dragon-lunar-new-year-symbol-787ff2580d067f8cfd680f30b4352055? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 23 Author Members Share Posted February 23 An online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers a rare window into pervasive state surveillance Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents from a private security contractor linked to the nation’s top policing agency and other parts of its government — a trove that catalogs apparent hacking activity and tools to spy on both Chinese and foreigners. https://apnews.com/article/china-cybersecurity-leak-document-dump-spying-aac38c75f268b72910a94881ccbb77cb? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 23 Author Members Share Posted February 23 🐼 1 for the road: China ends panda exodus Giant panda Xiao Qi Ji plays in his former enclosure at the National Zoo last year. Photo: Jose Luis Magana/AP China is planning to send a new pair of giant pandas to the U.S. as soon as the end of this summer. Why it matters: Nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were repatriated to China last year as relations soured between the two nations. If all permits and other requirements are approved, two bears — a male and a female — are expected to be sent to San Diego on loan, San Diego Zoo officials told AP. The San Diego Zoo last hosted pandas in 2019. Between the lines: Chinese leader Xi Jinping said during a meeting with President Biden last year that Beijing was "ready to continue our cooperation ... on panda conservation." Just four pandas remain in the U.S., all at the zoo in Atlanta. That zoo's loan agreement expires later this year. Pandas returned to China from zoos in D.C. and Memphis last year. Go deeper: Panda diplomacy timeline. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted February 29 Author Members Share Posted February 29 🇨🇳 Leaks expose China's hacking tools Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios A trove of leaked documents is providing a rare public glimpse inside part of China's vast hacking operations — including the ways it spies on Taiwan. Axios Codebook author Sam Sabin reviewed the leaked documents, which detail the work of I-Soon, a private offensive cybersecurity company based in China. 🔎 The intrigue: I-Soon targeted government agencies in Taiwan, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Thailand and several other countries. Its hackers can remotely control and surveil Apple, Android, Windows and Linux systems, crack passwords and bypass two-factor authentication, according to a leaked product manual. Other tools allow hackers to track someone's precise location, take screenshots of their desktops, and intercept text messages before a victim notices. 🇹🇼 I-Soon also appears to have helped the Chinese government spy on Taiwan ahead of a potential invasion. One spreadsheet shows I-Soon hacked National Taiwan University's applied mechanics program and hospital. Another indicates that I-Soon has hundreds of gigabytes of data, including Taiwan's road maps and information about its telecommunications and cloud providers. Go deeper. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 8 Author Members Share Posted March 8 China coast guard flexes its might against the Philippines in disputed waters as journalists watch ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) — It was a heart-pounding moment far out in the disputed South China Sea: One of at least five Chinese coast guard ships aggressively approached and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel, creating a loud, jarring noise that sent its Filipino crew scrambling to lower rubber fenders to cushion the boat’s hull. https://apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-disputed-second-thomas-shoal-5fec2d298151891d79cc077ff02f3a74? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 9 Author Members Share Posted March 9 Behind the doors of a Chinese hacking company, a sordid culture fueled by influence, alcohol and sex BEIJING (AP) — The hotel was spacious. It was upscale. It had a karaoke bar. The perfect venue, the CEO of the Chinese hacking company thought, to hold a Lunar New Year banquet currying favor with government officials. There was just one drawback, his top deputy said. https://apnews.com/article/chinese-hacking-leak-documents-surveillance-spying-6276e8662ddf6f2c1afbae994d8b3aa2? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 28 Author Members Share Posted March 28 🇨🇳 Rahm rips China charm offensive Xi poses with American business, strategic and academic officials at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing yesterday. Photo: Shen Hong/Xinhua via AP Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a delegation of U.S. business leaders — including top execs from Blackstone, Bloomberg, Qualcomm, Pfizer and FedEx — in Beijing to encourage investment and rebut the narrative that China's economic boom is past its peak, Axios' Dave Lawler writes. "China's reform will not stop and its opening up will not stop," Xi said. U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, an unusually hawkish voice for an ambassador posted overseas, wasn't impressed: Via X Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted March 31 Author Members Share Posted March 31 China’s gambling hub of Macao holds its final horse race, ending a tradition of over 40 years MACAO (AP) — After more than 40 years, Macao’s horse racing track hosted its final races on Saturday, bringing an end to the sport in the city famous for its massive casinos. https://apnews.com/article/macao-last-horse-race-gambling-5b2ad5042db6a9dc60183a59ba77e6a2? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted April 7 Author Members Share Posted April 7 🚗 China vs. world Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios BEIJING — There's a rising, worldwide backlash against cheap Chinese-made green tech that other countries say are warping global prices. What we're watching: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen — who is on a visit to China — has a growing set of allies working to slow the flow of products coming from the country's massively subsidized factory sector, like electric vehicles and solar panels, Axios' Courtenay Brown reports. ⚡ State of play: There's been a stunning trend of nations weighing punitive measures against China-manufactured green technology. Europe launched an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles from China at the end of last year — with possible tariffs to follow. The U.K. last month warned about China-made EVs, acknowledging the possibility of trade sanctions on imports. Officials in Brazil allege dumping tactics, with recent probes into the flow of low-price imports of industrial materials. Yellen warned this week that U.S. officials "won't rule out" taking steps to guard the clean energy sector that the U.S. government has poured billions into nurturing. The big unknown is how Beijing might retaliate against these more protectionist policies. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted Saturday at 09:16 PM Author Members Share Posted Saturday at 09:16 PM Death toll jumps to at least 48 as a search continues in southern China highway collapse BEIJING (AP) — The death toll from a collapsed highway in southeastern China climbed to 48 on Thursday as searchers dug for a second day through a treacherous and mountainous area. https://apnews.com/article/china-highway-collapse-guangdong-meizhou-9cf1836ea73ebc008ee6fcaeed942f51? Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted Sunday at 08:36 PM Author Members Share Posted Sunday at 08:36 PM 🚀 China's moonshot A Long March 5 rocket, carrying the Chang'e-6 mission lunar probe, lifts off at the Wenchang Space Launch Centre in southern China today. Photo: Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images China today launched one of the most ambitious lunar missions the world has seen in decades — an uncrewed craft whose mission is to collect samples from the dark side of the moon. 🌘 The mission is also part of China's larger ambitions to develop a base on the moon. "It is a bit of a mystery to us how China has been able to develop such an ambitious and successful program in such a short time," French researcher Pierre-Yves Meslin told Reuters. Quote phkrause By the decree enforcing the institution of the papacy in violation of the law of God, our nation will disconnect herself fully from righteousness. When Protestantism shall stretch her hand across the gulf to grasp the hand of the Roman power, when she shall reach over the abyss to clasp hands with spiritualism, when, under the influence of this threefold union, our country shall repudiate every principle of its Constitution as a Protestant and republican government, and shall make provision for the propagation of papal falsehoods and delusions, then we may know that the time has come for the marvelous working of Satan and that the end is near. {5T 451.1} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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