# China
Dozens of Golden Retrievers and Corgis are being rescued from slaughter in China by a rescue group
"It is heartbreaking that this breeder was going to just discard their entire inventory of dogs to be slaughtered. We had to do something. Doing nothing was not an option,” Jill Stewart, the president and founder of China Rescue Dogs, stated to People.
Trillions of dollars worth of formulas and intellectual property taken by Chinese hackers in recent worldwide hack
CBS News reports that Chinese state actor, API 41, stole trillions of dollars worth of intellectual properties (IP) from companies around the globe. Speculation rises as to the cost of China's espionage campaign on US energy, technology, and pharmaceutical companies.Forbes.
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Expect More Supply Chain Disruptions In The United States
Long-lasting lockdowns in China are expected to worsen shipping delays and disrupt supply chains around the world. "Even with air and ocean ports open, the length of the shutdown could make this iteration the most significant logistics disruption since the start of the pandemic," the shipping company Freightos said in a recent update.
Investigations Against Chip Designers Synopsys
The US company is said to have traded with Huawei despite the Chinese company being on a restricted list. The US government has launched an investigation into the chip design company Synopsys. Bloomberg reports, citing anonymous sources.
History of Propaganda Pt.2
Wow, what an eye-opener this one-of-a-kind museum is! There are hundreds of posters and different things to look at. The owner has been collecting for over 30 years. There's no charge to get in and they even have a study library to educate yourself on propaganda. DONATIONS APPRECIATED! A must-visit in my mind! From their website: This collection of propaganda has taken over 30 years to compile and represents the political art of more than 25 countries, including N. Korea, Cuba, Nazi Germany, Vietnam, Iran, and the Soviet Union. The objects on display were mostly designed and financed by various governments, dictators, and special interests with specific political goals in mind. The exhibits guide visitors through 7 themes, techniques, and styles of propaganda. We hope you will come away with an awareness of the influence propaganda has on our lives even today.
History of Propaganda
Wow, what an eye-opener this one-of-a-kind museum is! There are hundreds of posters and different things to look at. The owner has been collecting for over 30 years. There's no charge to get in and they even have a study library to educate yourself on propaganda. DONATIONS APPRECIATED! A must-visit in my mind! From their website: This collection of propaganda has taken over 30 years to compile and represents the political art of more than 25 countries, including N. Korea, Cuba, Nazi Germany, Vietnam, Iran, and the Soviet Union. The objects on display were mostly designed and financed by various governments, dictators, and special interests with specific political goals in mind. The exhibits guide visitors through 7 themes, techniques, and styles of propaganda. We hope you will come away with an awareness of the influence propaganda has on our lives even today.
Experts Warn Of More Shortages In The United States
You'll probably remember the supply chain crisis that caused shortages last year. Grocery store shelves were empty. Cargo ships waited for weeks to dock in California. Also, a lack of semiconductors wreaked havoc on the automotive industry. Unfortunately, experts predict that the United States will face additional shortages in the coming months.
Another Supply Chain Crisis Might Be Coming, Warn Experts
The United States experienced a tumultuous supply chain crisis last year. Cargo ships were stranded off the coast of California for weeks, and many grocery stores couldn't keep up with demand. Unfortunately, another supply chain crisis may be on the way.
Stressless with a good read: Marco Polo and his adventures in China, in the XIII Century
A good idea to learn something new and distract your mind from negative thoughts is to read something interesting, that can get your attention. How many of us still read traveling books? And if you do, why not read one of the most famous books in history?
The End Of The Dollar Hegemony
The future of oil lays in the hands of Saudi Arabia as the dollar grows more volatile.(William Potter/iStock) This week there has been more tension than usual around conversations regarding Saudi Arabia selling oil to China in Chinese yuan instead of American dollars. This wouldn’t be the first time China has offered to buy oil using yuan, but this would be the first time their offer is being seriously entertained. According to the Wall Street Journal this week, Saudi Arabia has been weighing the logistics of making the sale to China in yuan since the value of the dollar has been more erratic lately than ever before.
Morristown at the Center of an International Conspiracy Case
An FBI agent testified on Monday that Chinese nationals brought to the United States under research visas went to work for ZTE Corp in Morristown, New Jersey. According to Reuters, FBI Special Agent Marcus Wondergem testified on Monday, 3/14/2022, that Chinese nationals who were brought to the United States under research visas went to work for ZTE Corp in Morristown, NJ.
Fears Of More Supply Chain Issues As China Moves To Lockdown Several Major Cities
Something that is often forgotten about COVID-19 is the fact that the "19" in the term refers to the year 2019, as in the year that this particular strand of the virus was first identified. At the time, it had only been identified in China, but most of the scientific community agreed that it was already likely in many other parts of the world. Still, in the United States, we often do not associate the "beginning of COVID" with 2019, but instead with 2020 and March of 2020, to be more specific.
US official: Russia seeking military aid from China
A U.S.official says Russia has asked China for weapons to use in its offensive in Ukraine, a request that has sparked tensions for the war ahead of a meeting in Rome on Monday between aid workers. American leaders and the Chinese government.
A Piece of An Old Rocket Hits The Moon Surface But Visual Confirmation Is Still Pending
A piece of space debris hit the moon on Friday afternoon. Visual confirmation is pending. On Friday at around 1.25 p.m. (Central European Time) space debris is said to have hit the opposite side of the moon. This is believed to be an old turbine from the Chinese Long March 3 launch vehicle. However, China denies that the debris came from the Chang'e 5-T1 mission in 2014.
New Chinese Restaurant Now Open
A new Chinese restaurant is now open.Christopher Alvarenga/Unsplash. Whether eating it inside of a mall between shopping binges or ordering takeout, there’s just something about Americanized Chinese food that is universally loved. From classics of fried rice and egg drop soup to Teriyaki chicken and Mongolian beef, there’s a reason why this style of food remains popular. And now, Gilbert is welcoming a brand new Asian-American restaurant.
The US Wants To Include China In Sanctions Against Russia
The US also expects Chinese companies to stop sending CPUs to Russia. China is skeptical about this. The US government expects China to act quickly. The Chinese are to stop exporting computers, smartphones, and hardware to Russia and join the sanctions initiated by the US. This is reported by the business magazine Bloomberg. The reason is the war of aggression that Russia is waging in Ukraine. The USA itself has probably already instructed various software and hardware companies to stop trading with Russia.