Randy W
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Gweilo weighs in again
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Van Vo is posting a How to YouTube course, if anyone is interested. A successful and very beautiful Vietnamese YouTuber. Maybe Gweilo?
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Foreign teacher is surprised about America.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/chineseculturelab/permalink/702688855247843/?mibextid=Nif5oz #CoveredBridgesofChina This is another bridge that is very worthy of its name. “Gao” means high in Chinese and the Gaoqiao Bridge is 35 meters long, 2 meters wide and 25 meters high. It has the highest piers of all covered bridges in China. The bridge spans across the Longchuan River, which has its source in Gaoligong Mountain and its large volume accumulates upon entering Gaoqiao Canyon. Du Fuguang, vice mayor of Jietou Town, explained that "during the rainy seasons, the rapid stream of the Longchuan River dashes against the cliffs of Gaoqiao Gorge, and as a result the surface of the cliff walls are riddled with abrasions. Old people say this is a sign of a dragon's paw, and the dragon tries to destroy the Gaoqiao bridge but fails. More fantastic stories? http://www.heychinaculture.com/ #temple #bridges #tiger #folktale #bridge
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/chineseculturelab/permalink/702688855247843/?mibextid=Nif5oz #CoveredBridgesofChina This is another bridge that is very worthy of its name. “Gao” means high in Chinese and the Gaoqiao Bridge is 35 meters long, 2 meters wide and 25 meters high. It has the highest piers of all covered bridges in China. The bridge spans across the Longchuan River, which has its source in Gaoligong Mountain and its large volume accumulates upon entering Gaoqiao Canyon. Du Fuguang, vice mayor of Jietou Town, explained that "during the rainy seasons, the rapid stream of the Longchuan River dashes against the cliffs of Gaoqiao Gorge, and as a result the surface of the cliff walls are riddled with abrasions. Old people say this is a sign of a dragon's paw, and the dragon tries to destroy the Gaoqiao bridge but fails. More fantastic stories? http://www.heychinaculture.com/ #temple #bridges #tiger #folktale #bridge
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GM said to be ending ‘Ultra Cruise’ semi-autonomous driving development
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Yeah - I don't get it. But he may be locked into 'China shill' mode if he views it as honoring Weifang's memory.
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Canada clamps down on researchers with ties to China, Russia and Iran The move targets government funding for academics with links to universities connected to defence and security entities in countries that could harm security The institutions affected are mostly based in China but a few from Iran and Russia are also listed
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https://fb.watch/pCxfm8TVmZ/?mibextid=Nif5oz Beijing UFO 'UFO' spotted by Beijing residents Description A mysterious 'glowing object' was spotted flying over Beijing and other parts of China on Sunday evening. An astronomer suggested it could have been a SpaceX rocket launching the latest Starlink satellites Read more: https://sc.mp/jir8 https://sc.mp/jir8
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About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China's northwestern Xinjiang region with meters-high snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, state TV reported on Tuesday. Road access to Hemu village, a scenic destination near the borders of Kazakhstan, Russia and Mongolia where the tourists were trapped, has been cut off by avalanches for several days now. The village is situated in Xinjiang's Altay Prefecture where continuous snowfall in some areas has lasted 10 days, it said. About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches https://ground.news/article/about-1-000-tourists-trapped-in-chinas-xinjiang-after-avalanches https://ground.news/article/about-1-000-tourists-trapped-in-chinas-xinjiang-after-avalanches
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The eruption was the second in four weeks on the Reykjanes peninsula, and the fifth since 2021. from the SCMP https://fb.watch/pB-9nD0yo0/?mibextid=Nif5oz
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China needs reforms to halt ‘significant’ growth declines, IMF chief says from CNBC China’s economy saw sluggish growth in 2023, hampered by real estate issues and a slump in exports. Investors expect the economy to have grown by around 5% last year. Speaking to CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgieva said China was facing both short-term and long-term challenges. In the short-term, she said China’s property sector still needed “fixing,” along with a high level of local government debt. Longer-term, Georgieva noted demographic changes and a “loss of confidence.” “Ultimately, what China needs are structural reforms to continue to open up the economy, to balance the growth model more towards domestic consumption, meaning create more confidence in people, so [they] don’t save, they spend more,” Georgieva said.
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Gweilo seems more newsy during his transition. I'll give him more space than usual for now, but it's pretty unhinged. https://youtu.be/6LAYu5jlB7Y?si=AFHW2OHo-sGrZFFr https://youtu.be/6LAYu5jlB7Y
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China asserts that reunification with Taiwan is inevitable after president-elect Lai Ching-te's victory in Saturday's election. Beijing claims that the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) does not represent mainstream public opinion on the island. Despite the election results, China maintains its firm stance on realizing national reunification while opposing Taiwan independence and foreign interference Philippines to develop islands inSouth China Sea: Military chief The Philippines plans to develop islands in the South China Sea to improve their habitability for troops. The military aims to bring a desalination machine for troopsliving aboard the BRP Sierra Madre warship. The Philippines also intends to acquire more ships, radars, and aircraft as it shifts its focus to territorial defense.
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China’s runaway hit TV drama “Blossoms Shanghai” concluded Tuesday, drawing curtains on its dazzling portrayal of the city in the 1990s. In this era of rapid development, the city’s residents saw the skyline transform as high-rises began dotting the landscape. It was also marked by significant lifestyle changes — people embraced new fashion styles, started using mobile phones, and began investing in the stock market. Sixth Tone presents a selection of photos from the 1990s that showcase the city’s evolution: https://ow.ly/FNTW50QqmG9
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I lost the "paste‘’ function, which is very important to what I do. Okay found it again.
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Lei's Real Talk - A PLA force is being dissolved, and the Central Military Commission splits Too long for my attention span, but probably some good into. Lei's opinions and projections are just not my cup of tea.
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Microsoft tops Apple as world's valuable public company Microsoft surpassed Apple as the most valuable publicly traded company, with a market cap of $2.89 trilion, compared to Apple's $2.87 trillion. Redburn Atlantic Equities analyst downgraded Apple, citing limited iPhone growth and anticipated underwhelming March quarter. Microsoft's Al capabilities have boosted its market value, with a $1 trillion increase in the past vear
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China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway Xinhua Rescue operations were underway after eight people died an 15 missing following an accident in a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province on Friday , stat news agency Xinhua reported BEIJING, January 12./TASS/. Eight people died and another 15 are missing following an accident at a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, Xinhua reported citing local authorities Rescuers have established contact with the remaining 22 individuals. Earlier, the news agency reported that the incident occurred in the city of Pingdingshan at around 2 p.m. Beijing time (6 a.m. GMT). According to preliminary data, it was caused by a coal and gas outburst in the outer section of an intake airway. Local authorities have launched a rescue operation. The details of the incident are being clarified, and an investigation is underway. TASS
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Thanks for the update! Congratulations!
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Taiwan election: Candidate who champions autonomy from China wins contest William Lai's Democratic Progressive Party supports Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims William Lai of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party is set to become Taiwan's new president as the presidential candidate for the Kuomintang concedes defeat. China repeatedly denounces William Lai as a "dangerous separatist" while Taiwan's defense ministry observes Chinese balloons crossing the strait. Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te as president. China calls it a dangerous choice. https://ground.news/article/taiwan-election-candidate-who-champions-autonomy-from-china-wins-contest_8bfcf7
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He needs a girlfriend to help out. That's the only way he'd survive. But he's had a lot of publicity, including from NNTV.
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I'm pretty tone deaf to Chinese tones - I'd have a LOT of difficulty myself. I' m going to work on trying to HEAR them.
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China coal mine accident kills at least 8, rescue ops underway Xinhua Rescue operations were underway after eight people died an 15 missing following an accident in a coal mine in the city of Pingdingshan, central China's Henan Province on Friday , stat news agency Xinhua reported https://ground.news/article/multiple-workers-missing-after-com -mine-accident-in-central-china BEIJING, January 12./TASS/. Eight people died and another 15 are missing following an accident at a coal mine in central China's Henan Province, Xinhua reported citing local authorities Rescuers have established contact with the remaining 22 individuals. Earlier, the news agency reported that the incident occurred in the city of Pingdingshan at around 2 p.m. Beijing time (6 a.m. GMT). According to preliminary data, it was caused by a coal and gas outburst in the outer section of an intake airway. Local authorities have launched a rescue operation. The details of the incident are being clarified, and an investigation is underway. TASS
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Yes - he's still trying to maintain the positive spin, while facing the difficulties.
