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Joseph Lim :mastodon:

Beijing says it is a protector of #undersea cables amid suspicions of ‘ #greyzone’ tactics
"In response to earlier incidents of submarine #cable #disruptions US in Sep 2024 proposed e New York #Principles, a stmt focusing on managing #security #risks associated w #underseacables.. countries, incl'g #Singapore, #SouthKorea, #Japan, #Australia & #UK, hv endorsed.. They encourage suppliers to hv “transparent ownership, & corp #governance”. #Beijing has opposed e principles"🧐
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asi

The Straits Times · Beijing says it is a protector of undersea cables amid suspicions of ‘grey-zone’ tacticsThese cables are a critical infrastructure that has been the subject of great power contestation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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M. Grégoire

Good to hear the #PaulChiang story with the lead on #CBCRadio news this morning. Here it is, if you're unaware: cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-p

"GTA Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting people claim China's bounty on Conservative"

Mr. Chiang ought to drop out; the Liberals ought to expel him; any voters who support him ought to be ashamed of themselves.

#CanPol #cdnpoli #elxn45
#ForeignInterference #Beijing #PRC
#CBC

CBCGTA Liberal candidate apologizes for suggesting people claim China's bounty on Conservative | CBC NewsA Liberal candidate running for re-election in a battleground GTA riding is apologizing after suggesting people attempt to claim a Chinese bounty on a local Conservative candidate.
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HistoPol (#HP) 🏴 🇺🇸 🏴

#GeoPol #China #Thailand #US #HumanRights #Uyghurs

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... arguing that the deportees will almost certainly face persecution, arbitrary detention, or worse under the Chinese government.

"The deportations come at a time when #Beijing has been actively seeking to deepen its ties with #Bangkok, particularly over the vast cyberscam industry that has infected most of Thailand's neighbors."

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Do read the excellent article for free:

dw.com/en/thailands-uyghur-dep

Police enter an immigration detention centre in Bangkok on January 22, 2025
Deutsche Welle · Thailand's Uyghur deportations: Balancing China and the WestBy David Hutt
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