Larry Lee
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Youth Unemployment in China Spurs Temple Visits and Literary Escapism
As young Chinese struggle to find employment in a recovering economy, they turn to temples and literary analogies to cope with their anxieties. With a record 11.58 million university graduates vying for jobs in an economy still reeling from "zero-COVID" lockdowns and tech and education sector crackdowns, temple visits have surged 310% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to Trip.com. 
As young Chinese struggle to find employment in a recovering economy, they turn to temples and literary analogies to cope with their anxieties. With a record 11.58 million university graduates vying for jobs in an economy still reeling from "zero-COVID" lockdowns and tech and education sector crackdowns, temple visits have surged 310% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to Trip.com. -
Ukraine Readies for Counteroffensive as Russia Fortifies Positions
Satellite imagery from Capella Space reveals extensive Russian fortifications in preparation for a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive. Spanning from western Russia through eastern Ukraine to Crimea, these defensive measures consist of anti-tank ditches, "dragon's teeth" barricades, and defensive trenches where Russian troops will be stationed. 
Satellite imagery from Capella Space reveals extensive Russian fortifications in preparation for a significant Ukrainian counteroffensive. Spanning from western Russia through eastern Ukraine to Crimea, these defensive measures consist of anti-tank ditches, "dragon's teeth" barricades, and defensive trenches where Russian troops will be stationed. -
Dual Deaths of Putin Allies Reported on the Same Day
Two Russian officials connected to the ruling United Russia party have died on the same day, according to local media sources. 
Two Russian officials connected to the ruling United Russia party have died on the same day, according to local media sources. -
China Bolsters Counterespionage Measures: New Law Set to Impact Tech Industry and Foreign Businesses
China has approved revisions to its counterespionage law, which could affect foreigners doing business in the country, as they will be subjected to increased scrutiny by authorities. The revised law, first enacted in 2014, will take effect on July 1. 
China has approved revisions to its counterespionage law, which could affect foreigners doing business in the country, as they will be subjected to increased scrutiny by authorities. The revised law, first enacted in 2014, will take effect on July 1. -
Taiwan's Military Exercises Aim to Break Blockade, Gain 'Five Eyes' Intelligence Access
Taiwan's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that this year's annual military drills will focus on breaking a blockade and will take into account China's recent war games. A senior security official also revealed that Taiwan now has a "Five Eyes" intelligence link. China, which considers Taiwan as part of its territory, has increased military pressure in the past three years to assert its sovereignty claim. 
Taiwan's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that this year's annual military drills will focus on breaking a blockade and will take into account China's recent war games. A senior security official also revealed that Taiwan now has a "Five Eyes" intelligence link. China, which considers Taiwan as part of its territory, has increased military pressure in the past three years to assert its sovereignty claim. -
Kremlin Threatens Further Seizures of Western Assets Following Fortum and Uniper Takeover
The Kremlin has issued a warning that it may seize additional Western assets in response to foreign actions against Russian companies. This follows the temporary control established over the assets of Finland's Fortum and Germany's Uniper by Russia. 
The Kremlin has issued a warning that it may seize additional Western assets in response to foreign actions against Russian companies. This follows the temporary control established over the assets of Finland's Fortum and Germany's Uniper by Russia. -
Sunak Under Scrutiny: Wife's Stake in Childcare Firm Probe Expands
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues to face challenges as an investigation regarding his wife's shares in a childcare company broadens. Initially, the inquiry was focused on whether Sunak failed to report his wife, Akshata Murty's, shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency that could potentially benefit from new government policies announced in the March budget. 
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak continues to face challenges as an investigation regarding his wife's shares in a childcare company broadens. Initially, the inquiry was focused on whether Sunak failed to report his wife, Akshata Murty's, shares in Koru Kids, a childcare agency that could potentially benefit from new government policies announced in the March budget. -
China Affirms Respect for Ex-Soviet States' Sovereignty Amid EU Outcry
The Chinese foreign ministry declared on Monday its respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet Union nations following controversial remarks by its ambassador to Paris, which incited backlash from European Union (EU) foreign ministers. 
The Chinese foreign ministry declared on Monday its respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet Union nations following controversial remarks by its ambassador to Paris, which incited backlash from European Union (EU) foreign ministers. -
China's State Media Criticizes Western Media for Sensationalizing Population Decline
On Thursday, China's state broadcaster CCTV denounced Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India, accusing them of deliberately ignoring China's development and using the topic to disparage the nation and promote decoupling. 
On Thursday, China's state broadcaster CCTV denounced Western media reports on China's population being overtaken by India, accusing them of deliberately ignoring China's development and using the topic to disparage the nation and promote decoupling. -
Top Scientists Caution UK's Lack of Preparedness for Next Pandemic
Leading scientists have warned that the UK is not prepared to handle another pandemic akin to COVID-19, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust healthcare system. This alert comes amid a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in India and concerns that the new Arcturus strain could become predominant in the UK. 
Leading scientists have warned that the UK is not prepared to handle another pandemic akin to COVID-19, emphasizing the urgent need for a robust healthcare system. This alert comes amid a sudden surge of COVID-19 cases in India and concerns that the new Arcturus strain could become predominant in the UK.
