#Legislative Yuan

[hipsiong]

好天氣

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[panicinthestudio]

Further reading:

HKFP: Taiwan election 2024: Ruling DPP fails to retain legislative majority after winning presidential race, January 13, 2024

#democratic progressive party #Taiwan #Lai Ching Te #elections #news #Hong Kong Free Press #Kuomintang #Taiwan People's Party #Legislative Yuan #Tsai Ing Wen #politics

[itofthames]

Freefall Pt 9 (Jing Yuan x Reader)

wc: 886

jing yuan x reader

tags: nothing new, nothing too n--s----fw

can you tell this story definitely got out of hand?

Read here or on Ao3

It’s a dizzying feeling.

When you imagine standing alongside Jing Yuan again, it is always with grit teeth and a mountain of shared regrets.

Instead, the moment you both return to work, a wave of stressed-out interns and burnt-out co-workers crash down on Jing Yuan with piles of paperwork. In moments you’re a sea apart with him being dragged off, a single dot in an ever-growing crowd of swarming tasks. You head back to your typical workplace, at the front of a myriad of holographic recreations of the ship. By midday, you’re back up to your chin in work; trade requests, mistranslations, drafted legislation, reports on cult and disruptive activity by the Denizens of Abundance.

It’s like nothing ever changed, save the occasional co-worker asking about your ‘vacation’. It’s a shock when the clock rings, informing you that it’s time to clock out. You leave alone, feeling hopelessly off-kilter.

Perhaps Jing Yuan’s romantic life isn’t the most important thing on the ship and you’ve been making a mountain out of a molehill.

That’s life for a week. You hardly see Jing Yuan anymore, due to recent flare-ups and overlapping issues. When you do see him, it’s in passing with him standing in the center of the room, giving the occasional order and taking in information from informants, before being rushed off again by more interns requesting meetings. How he even manages to keep up with his duties is a wonder to you.

Another day at work and Jing Yuan is standing at the head of the room, arms crossed and contemplative, as always.

“Where is that report on the damages done in Starwatcher Avenue?”

“I think they might have it,” someone says, pointing to you.

You realize that you had compiled that report. You straighten out in time to see Jing Yuan approach you.

Jing Yuan bites his lip. When he realizes how that must look, he ducks his head down and wipes the expression from his face. When he’s upright again, he clears his throat, “I hope you’re back in good health.”

You nod, sucking in your lips. The last thing you want is to ask him why you haven’t spoken in more than a week after that night, but it’s the only thing you can think about.

He holds out his hand. “The report?”

“Ah, yes. Here you are, sir,” You hand the paper off to him and his hand lingers against yours. His thumb brushes over yours.

He pulls away quickly, thanking you as he goes.

You’re left with desires bubbling up in the pit of your stomach and a spiking heartbeat.

Another day and night go by. It’s your first weekend since the vacation and you sit at home, curled up on your couch with a book you’ve read a million times already, pretending to be okay while keeping your ears peeled for a telltale knock on the door that never comes.

Had it only been a week before when he’d been fucking you to bawling pieces on this very same couch? It felt like forever ago and you still feel the ghost grip of his hands on your waist. If his face had been anything to go by, the feeling was painfully mutual.

So, why nothing?

The weekend drags by and you head back to work. Today’s focus is on sleep-inducing discrepancies in weapon inventory. Your eyes glaze over the same lines of information over and over, but they never actually penetrate.

“....yeah, I get it.”

You bolt back to reality and look over your shoulder. Jing Yuan stands there, arms folded and looking rather amused. Between the wrinkled clothing and the unshined lion pauldron, you get the idea that he’s not holding up too well.

“Are you too busy?”

“Absolutely not,” you say, pretending like you aren’t shaking from him being so damn close.

“Good, that’s—that’s good...” he says, blinking a couple of times as if he couldn’t quite believe what you’ve said. You’re half a mind to ask him what’s going on, but there are too many co-workers around for you to feel safe asking, “Please follow me,”

You walk behind him without saying another word. A familiar buzz blazes through your skin and fingertips as you disappear down corridor after corridor until you can hardly tell one from the next.

Jing Yuan picks a door, seemingly at random, and leads you inside.

It’s a room of never-ending bookcases.

You only hear the door close before Jing Yuan’s arms wrap around you from behind and his nose buries itself in the crook of your neck. You freeze until it hits you exactly what’s happening. Then you melt. It’s been long. Too long.

“Thought—thought you left me,” Jing Yuan says, parting from your neck to get a breath in before shoving you against a bookcase, crushing your body against it until you can’t move. He takes a tight hold of each of your wrists and pins them above your head, and his mouth is on yours, in that same familiar hungry, desperate way you’ve come to miss.

“No, wouldn’t—,” You sneak in between kisses.

Jing Yuan backs away enough to stare into your eyes, “never?”

“Never.” 

#honkai star rail #honkai x reader #jing yuan #jing yuan x reader #oh look theyre back together

[mariacallous]

In an extremely online age, insulting foreign governments is a superhighway to fame and notoriety. Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban have already proved handy tools for such provocateurs. Those autocrats’ skin, though, seems positively rhino-like compared with what may be coming our way from China. Planned new legislation will make it illegal to offend “the Chinese national spirit” or hurt “the feelings of the Chinese people.” The proposed legislation is a recipe for diplomatic disputes with the West—especially in a social media culture where provocation has become a course for fame.

2023 has already been the year of the foreign policy-focused provocateur, who has gone straight for the ego of overseas leaders. At the beginning of the year, Sweden—where nothing less than accession to NATO is at stake—turned out to be a perfect staging ground for Danish agitator Rasmus Paludan, who realized he could get massive attention by burning a Quran just as Erdogan was weighing how to view the Swedish NATO application.

The same set of circumstances also made Sweden a perfect staging ground for pro-Kurdish activists, whose protests—including hanging an effigy of Erdogan in front of Stockholm City Hall—got vastly more attention than pro-Kurdish protests can ordinarily hope to get. Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, an unknown until earlier this year, has become an international household name and generated TikTok income by burning Qurans in Stockholm—thus harming Sweden’s NATO application and its relations with Muslim countries.

Swedish opposition politicians, meanwhile, have used Orban in demagoguery, comparing Sweden’s peaceful prime minister, Ulf Kristersson, to the Hungarian strongman. This has so angered the Hungarian government that it threatens to derail Sweden’s NATO accession even more. And in Japan, an American named Ramsey Khalid Ismael, aka Johnny Somali, has made trespassing and being arrested a performance for social media.

Enter Chinese President Xi Jinping. In late August, China’s rubber-stamp parliament discussed draft amendments to the Public Security Administration Law, which would ban behavior, clothing, and speech that offend the Chinese people or government. Offenders risk a fine of 5,000 yuan (about $685) or up to 15 days in prison—but the proposed amendments don’t specify offensive actions, words, or clothing. That’s much like China’s recently amended espionage law, which covers all “documents, data, materials, and items related to national security and interests” but doesn’t define national security and interests.

The move wasn’t directed at foreigners; instead, it seems to have been a reaction to a series of nationalist temper tantrums online about people wearing traditional Japanese clothes and other perceived offenses. Its sloppiness prompted immediate pushback on the Chinese internet, with even nationalists and conservatives condemning the law. That doesn’t mean it won’t eventually pass—under Xi, China has added more layers of legal constraint every year. “The CCP [Chinese Communist Party] can always decide on its own what you can do and not do—they don’t need a law for it,” noted Oscar Almén, a China analyst at the Swedish Defence Research Agency. “With this planned legislation, there’s the expectation that authorities should be proactive.” And Alicia Hennig, a China specialist and interim professor at the Technical University of Dresden, told me that “if the proposed changes to China’s public security law are enacted into law, they will also affect the foreign communities still in China, including expatriates, students, and even foreign visitors.” She added: “A fine of 5,000 RMB or up to 15 days’ imprisonment for a statement or action is not trivial. But what actually constitutes this crime is far from well defined. It is essentially another catch-all phrase that allows the government to punish people arbitrarily.”

While working as an academic in China several years ago, Hennig conducted interviews with expats and found that “people were already very cautious, turning off their phones altogether even when topics were not highly critical. What happens when cameras, ubiquitous in major Chinese cities, listen in even when phones are switched off? What happens when students have a more critical conversation in one of Shanghai’s bars? Or when a foreign tourist snaps at a waitress? These changes will only increase the feeling of being constantly watched—of being part of the CCP’s panopticum.”

Enter Western provocateurs and adventurers. If you have the mindset of a Rasmus Paludan, you’re willing to cause harm simply to gain fame or notoriety. And you can gain even more fame by taking your stunts to a dangerous realm, all in the safe knowledge that your home country will move mountains to rescue you if you get into trouble. China’s planned legislative amendment, in fact, creates a new and tantalizing opportunity for thrill-seekers to expose themselves to a bit of geopolitically infused harm without having to be very creative.

All you need to do is walk the streets of, say, Beijing wearing clothing the police deem offensive. Why would anyone expose themselves to such risk? you may ask. Just remember Miles Routledge, the 22-year-old Briton who traveled to Afghanistan “on vacation” during the evacuation two years ago and secured a prized spot on an evacuation flight, broadcasting it all on social media. He then returned this year and was captured by the Taliban, leaving U.K. diplomats with another case to try to resolve. Or consider the unfortunate case of Otto Warmbier, who in December 2015 traveled to North Korea, where he was arrested after allegedly stealing a propaganda poster. The U.S. government made extraordinary efforts to get him back—and succeeded, only to discover upon receiving the student that he was close to death. And this week, two months after sprinting into the country, U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King was released by North Korea—the result of massive diplomatic efforts involving not just the United States but Sweden and China as well.

Today, such prospects matter in China, too, because in the past few years China and its fellow great power Russia have joined countries, such as Iran and North Korea, that are not embarrassed to use Western citizens for geopolitical purposes. Iran has seized not just a host of dual nationals on espionage charges but also some foreigners, including Swedish European Union official Johan Floderus, who went to Iran as a tourist last spring and is approaching 530 days in captivity. The two Michaels, Canadian citizens detained by China when Canada arrested Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on a U.S. arrest warrant; the basketball player Brittney Griner; and the reporter Evan Gershkovich are hardly the only Westerners seized by Russia or China on flimsy charges. Western citizens, for their part, are so accustomed to globe-spanning travel that many eagerly keep turning up in increasingly hostile or dangerous countries. And today, doing so means they risk creating foreign-policy dilemmas for their home countries.

Of course, Chinese law has always provided any excuse to arrest people, from hazy charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble” to jumped-up claims of espionage. But the new atmosphere creates even greater potential for a feedback loop between potential provocateurs, angry home audiences, and authorities looking to build their own nationalist credentials. Combine that with the post-COVID resumption of air travel to China and the opportunity to gain fame and social media revenues through ill-considered stunts and you could see why provocateurs may soon be booking flights to Beijing or Shanghai.

In addition to thrill-seekers, there are, of course, also ordinary Westerners who may have no intention of hurting “the feelings of the Chinese people” and will definitely not wear any Winnie the Pooh merch. Even they, though, could discover they’ve committed an offense only when they’re charged with it. The proposed legislation is certain to create never-ending foreign-policy headaches for Western countries, which adds to the dilemmas created by China’s amended espionage legislation.

Given such developments, it’s good news that Western tourism to China has slumped in recent years: In the first quarter of 2023, 52,000 people visited China on overseas trips organized by travel agencies, down from 3.7 million during the first quarter of 2019. But under the proposed legislation, every one of them—and every Westerner who otherwise visits China or lives there—is at risk of arrest. With China often making extraterritorial use of its laws, the offense amendment could even be used against visitors who have committed allegedly offensive acts while abroad. And, Almén noted, for the same reason it would put Chinese citizens living abroad in even greater peril, as China applies its laws to them regardless of their whereabouts. And their home governments are already overstretched trying to find an equilibrium with Russia and China and a modus operandi with Saudi Arabia and other rising powers, creating better relations with India, helping their companies to friendshore, and assisting Ukraine, not to mention tackling climate change.

COVID-19 already struck a blow to the freedom to travel, and the growing dangers of speaking freely—or provocatively—in many parts of the world may do more damage. The U.S. government already advises citizens to “reconsider” travel to China, but large European countries issue no such specific instructions, and no Western countries ban citizens from traveling to the country. North Korea is in the U.S. State Department’s Do Not Travel category. Such strong warnings may become inevitable for China. “We can’t always rely on our embassies to support us,” Hennig said. “I have learned from personal experience that the consulate of my home country was unable to help me when I had problems with my employer, a Chinese university. Another thing I have learned is that when you’re in China, it is better to keep your mouth shut. Today, however, it seems increasingly necessary to understand our own personal risks before traveling to China, whether as an expat, a student, or a tourist.” Ordinary Westerners’ reluctance to spend time in China under such circumstances may not be bad news for Beijing, Almén told me. “This is just the latest law making it more difficult for foreigners to go to China and interact with people. Considering such a law demonstrates how insecure the regime feels. And limiting Westerners’ interaction with Chinese citizens may also be what the Chinese government wants,” he said.

To be sure, China remains a crucial trading partner, and those involved in business or other essential work there should clearly be able to enter the country and expect consular support in emergencies. Those wishing to visit the country for less essential reasons, though, should have to sign a waiver declaring they’re aware of the dangers and won’t expect consular support. Today, geopolitics is so sensitive that there’s no place in it for pranksters, not even accidental ones.

[lordhuachengzhu]

All the Americans amazed at the representatives fighting each other would shit themselves if they knew what the Taiwanese legislative Yuan got up to

#american politics #taiwanese politics #us politics #peak entertainment #taiwanese politicians are next level

[usafphantom2]

Taiwan plans to transform its F-5s into unmanned jets

Taiwan and China are planning to disarm the "Cold War" fighters that were once the backbone of their air forces.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 05/06/23 - 13:18 in Military, War Zones

The president of the Chung-Shan National Institute of Science and Technology of Taiwan, Zhang Zhongcheng, said he can "non-mann" the F-5 fighters that are being retired by the Taiwan Air Force to deal with frequent incursions of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft into Taiwan's airspace.

The F-5E, which has been in the service of the Taiwan Air Force for more than four decades, marked the beginning of the "National Aircraft Manufacturing" of Taiwan. ”, which produced a quarter of the world's F-5E fighters for Taiwan.

According to reports from the Central News Agency, China Times and United Daily News, Taiwan's AIDC T-5 Brave Eagle advanced training aircraft will be mass-produced and gradually delivered to the Taiwan Air Force. It will replace the approximately 40 training aircraft of the F-5 fleet in service for more than 50 years. The F-5 is expected to be completely retired in the fourth quarter of next year, according to the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense, and 45 Brave Eagle advanced training aircraft will be produced that year, with 33 deployed at Taitung Chihhang Air Base and 12 at Gangshan Air Base.

On May 4, the Minister of National Defense of Taiwan, Chiu Kuo-cheng, went to the Legislative Committee on Foreign Affairs and National Defense of the Yuan to report on the "Maritime and Air Power Improvement Plan, the Progress of the Acquisition of New F-16V Fighters, and Response Measures", and was prepared for questioning.

Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wang Dingyu asked if it was possible to "dismantle" the retired F-5 fighters to deal with PLA aircraft incursions into Taiwan's airspace, which not only consume the time of Taiwan Air Force pilots, but also compress the training time of young pilots, as well as safety and fuel issues.

Zhang Zhongcheng verified in response that the Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology is researching unmanned and targeted drones. He emphasized that the existing technology at the Institute can certainly do this.

The "Cold War" fighters that were once the backbone of mainland China are also about to be retired, and the Beijing government plans to convert hundreds of deactivated armed aircraft into drones that could be used to attack Taiwan.

The state newspaper Global Times reported on February 21 that the last Chengdu J-7 fighter jet, a Chinese copy of the Soviet MiG-21 from the 1960s, could be removed entirely this year. However, that doesn't mean they won't fly anymore. There are signs that the Chinese government will convert the J-7 into a "suicidal" drone for large-scale attacks against Taiwan.

According to the Global Times, deactivated J-7s can be used for training and testing or converted into unmanned aerial vehicles and serve new roles in modern warfare.

Adapting conventional aircraft to unmanned air combat vehicles (UCAVs) is relatively cheap, but they maintain many human-specific resources. The performance, maneuverability and payload capacities of the modified fuselages are identical to those of the original platforms. They also reduce the risk of casualties in combat.

F-5 planes from Taiwan

The F-5 fighter series, consisting mainly of the A/B and E/F variants, is one of the most successful export fighters in the United States; in fact, the U.S. military has never used the F-5 in frontline combat, except in its initial deployment. As a test, it was deployed on the Vietnam battlefield, where it served as the main aircraft During the Cold War, however, the Western side opted for low-cost F-5 series fighters, which cost only $756,000 and were simple to maintain.

Today, the F-5 fighter is still one of the main fighters in many nations, and the Air Force of the Republic of China is the most loyal "old customer" of the F-5 fighter series.

Taiwan and the United States signed an agreement on February 9, 1973 to produce the F-5E in Taiwan. Northrop Corporation authorized AIDC (Aviation Industry Development Center) to produce 100 F-5E fighters.

Under the "Huan Project", Taiwan produced 242 single-seater F-5E fighters and 66 two-seater F-5F fighters until the last Hu'an 6 project in the mid-1980s. It has become the largest operator of F-5E/F series fighters in the world.

During the heyday of the F-5E fighters, five Air Force divisions were equipped with F-5E/F fighters. In the 1990s, the Taiwan Air Force began to introduce the F-16 fighter, and the F-5E/F was officially relegated to the training of Air Force pilots.

F-5E fighters that have been updated for use as instructional military aircraft are missing. He should have been officially retired in 2019. The F-5E is expected to serve until 2024 in Taiwan.

Source: Frontier India

Tags: Military AviationF-5E/F Tiger IIRoCAF - Republic of China Air Force/ Taiwan Air ForceWar Zones - China/Taiwan

Fernando Valduga

Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Daytona Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work around the world of aviation.

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[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

my man

my dude

why the fuck are you mourning queens death if monarchy is literally based on religious beliefs

mon·arch | ˈmänərk, ˈmäˌnärk | noun 1 a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor: the reigning monarch | this followed an attempt by the deposed monarch to regain his throne.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy

A monarchy is a form of government in which a person, the monarch, is head of state for life or until abdication. The political legitimacy and authority of the monarch may vary from restricted and largely symbolic (constitutional monarchy), to fully autocratic (absolute monarchy), and can expand across the domains of the executive, legislative, and judicial. The succession of monarchs in many cases has been hereditical, often building dynastic periods. However, elective and self-proclaimed monarchies have also happened. Aristocrats, though not inherent to monarchies, often serve as the pool of persons to draw the monarch from and fill the constituting institutions (e.g. diet and court), giving many monarchies oligarchic elements. [..] Monarchies are associated with hereditary reign, in which monarchs reign for life and the responsibilities and power of the position pass to their child or another member of their family when they die. Most monarchs, both historically and in the modern-day, have been born and brought up within a royal family, the centre of the royal household and court. Growing up in a royal family (called a dynasty when it continues for several generations), future monarchs are often trained for their expected future responsibilities as monarch. [..] Some monarchies are not hereditary. In an elective monarchy, monarchs are elected or appointed by some body (an electoral college) for life or a defined period. Four elective monarchies exist today: Cambodia, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates are 20th-century creations, while one (the papacy) is ancient. [..] A self-proclaimed monarchy is established when a person claims the monarchy without any historical ties to a previous dynasty. There are examples of republican leaders who have proclaimed themselves monarchs: Napoleon I of France declared himself Emperor of the French and ruled the First French Empire after having held the title of First Consul of the French Republic for five years from his seizing power in the coup of 18 Brumaire. President Jean-Bédel Bokassa of the Central African Republic declared himself Emperor of the Central African Empire in 1976. Yuan Shikai, the first formal President of the Republic of China, crowned himself Emperor of the short-lived "Empire of China" a few years after the Republic of China was founded

Did you spot the religious basis? Cause I sure didn't.

if monarchy is

That "if" is doing a lot of work. It isn't, so...

And what would it even matter if it was? I also acknowledged Betty White's death. I have no idea what her religion was, if any. Sidney Poitier was approximately a deist.

What is even your point?

She was a significant, globally known and recognized public figure, someone's mother, someone's grandmother, someone's great grandmother. She worked for 70 years for her country, something she stated on day one and fulfilled right up until the end, and did so with what has always appeared to me to be grace and dignity, in a manner which I can't imagine almost anyone currently alive replicating.

Betty White was America’s grandmother. Elizabeth II was the UK’s grandmother.

We tout the superiority of secular humanist morality over religiously motivated morality, and yet we get this. I put up 20 posts of pictures of Muhammad, and I don’t get a single word. I do two posts of EIIR and it’s a problem.

If you don’t want to recognize her life and acknowledge her passing, that’s fine. That’s your prerogative. But I do. And this is my blog. So either scroll past or, well, I don’t much care what you do.

#ask #monarchy #Queen Elizabeth II #Queen Elizabeth #Elizabeth II #religion is a mental illness

[blogchaindeveloper]

Cryptocurrency Regulations Around the World

Various governments, including those in the United States, China, and other regions, struggle to regulate the rapidly expanding cryptocurrency market. This thorough guide can help us better understand how various countries address the complicated world of digital currencies by navigating their present regulatory frameworks and developments. 

Understanding the regulatory environment is essential for anyone keen to study bitcoin trading and advance to the cryptocurrency expert or advisor position. Blockchain Council's cryptocurrency trading courses shine like a beacon, providing unmatched insights into digital assets and cryptocurrency trading as the need for knowledge in this industry rises.

United States 

The United States, a prominent actor in the bitcoin market, has recently seen considerable regulatory changes. In 2022, a new framework that opened the door to more stringent regulation surfaced. Market authorities like the CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have acquired power in this changing environment. 

Under Chairman Gary Gensler's direction, the SEC has moved aggressively toward regulation, as seen by the well-known legal action brought against Ripple. Gensler has highlighted the importance of safeguarding investors, characterizing the cryptocurrency markets as "a Wild West." The White House has also stated that it intends to deal with illicit cryptocurrency activity. It considers changing current laws and assessing the dangers of decentralized finance and non-fungible coins. 

With the Biden administration acknowledging "significant benefits" in investigating a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the possibility of a digital dollar appears to be approaching. Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell views a CBDC as a way to prevent the nation from using alternative currency. 

China 

For inheritance purposes, bitcoins are categorized as property in China. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has banned Bitcoin mining and cryptocurrency exchanges due to worries about government funding and regulatory permission. Despite these constraints, China has been busily creating its digital yuan (e-CNY), and in 2022, it will formally launch the next stage of its CBDC pilot test program. 

Canada 

Canada proactively approaches cryptocurrency legislation. Even though they're not regarded as legal money, cryptocurrencies are liable to capital gains tax. The first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was authorized nationwide, and cryptocurrency trading platforms must register with regulatory bodies. As money service enterprises, all cryptocurrency investment firms must register with Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC). 

United Kingdom 

Trading cryptocurrencies are considered property in the UK, and exchanges must register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). After the British Parliament's lower house recognized cryptocurrencies as regulated financial instruments and expanded the scope of existing legislation to include stablecoins, the regulatory environment became even more apparent. 

Japan 

Japan is progressive, recognizing cryptocurrency as legitimate property through the Payment Services Act (PSA). Cryptocurrency exchanges are required for anti-money laundering (AML), countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations, and registering with the Financial Services Agency (FSA). The nation has been actively addressing regulatory issues, including taxation, and treats profits from cryptocurrency trading as supplemental income. 

Australia 

Australia taxes capital gains on cryptocurrencies because it considers them legal property. Exchanges must adhere to AML/CTF regulations and register with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). Prohibited trading of private coins and imposed restrictions on initial coin offerings (ICOs). 

Singapore 

Similar to the UK, Singapore considers cryptocurrencies to be property. Exchanges are licensed and governed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) by the Payment Services Act (PSA). Because long-term capital gains are tax-free, Singapore is an excellent place for cryptocurrency-related business. 

Korea 

Exchanges of cryptocurrencies and suppliers of virtual asset services in South Korea must register with the Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KFIU). The nation imposed a 20% tax on digital assets; it was initially scheduled to go into effect in 2022 but was postponed until 2025. A law known as the Digital Asset Basic Act is being worked on to control the learn crypto trading industry. 

India 

India's regulations regarding cryptocurrency still need to be clarified. Although a measure to prohibit private cryptocurrency is being circulated, it has yet to be approved. India levies a 1% tax deduction at source (TDS) on cryptocurrency trades and a 30% tax on cryptocurrency investments. In late 2022, the nation started a test program using tokenized rupees. 

Brazil 

Although Brazil has not declared Bitcoin legal cash, it did enact legislation acknowledging cryptocurrencies as legitimate means of payment. The regulatory framework, the "Legal Framework for Virtual Assets," assigns responsibility for overseeing cryptocurrency exchanges to the Brazilian Central Bank. 

European Union 

Most of the European Union allows cryptocurrency, while the individual member states govern exchanges. Taxation varies by country, ranging from 0% to 50%. New regulations like the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) seek to strengthen consumer safeguards and implement licensing specifications. 

Current Worldwide Developments 

Around the world, laws are still being developed as the bitcoin business develops. Many nations are working hard to create rules and regulations to deal with the particular difficulties that come with virtual currencies. Crypto exchanges are subject to restrictions in the United States, and legislation requiring crypto service providers to obtain an operating license will soon be introduced in the European Union. Regulating cryptocurrency is happening, but it's still complex and contentious. 

In summary 

Finally, crypto advisor classes are essential for individuals keen to learn about cryptocurrency trading, as cryptocurrencies require a detailed grasp of regulatory nuances. People who want to become cryptocurrency specialists or consultants must keep up with the latest developments as governments worldwide try to find a balance between regulation and innovation.

The cryptocurrency trading courses offered by Blockchain Council are a great approach to becoming an expert in this ever-evolving industry. They convey a comprehensive understanding of cryptocurrency trading and the leading cryptocurrencies. Blockchain Council's cryptocurrency trading courses offer the necessary resources to confidently and competently navigate the complex world of cryptocurrencies, regardless of your experience level.

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[aacd2020]

申请保护联邦法律”所得税”请愿书:Our Company: To the Federal Parliament of Canada: Application: Request: Desire, Report: Modification (state defects + legal loopholes + blocking robbery channels + judicial tax evasion), taxpayer. Protection of Federal Law (Income Tax): Petition:

Parliament of Canada, Speaker, Members, Your Excellencies

1. I represent taxpayers. Request to Parliament: National legislation: Private legislation is strictly prohibited. (Court security company + real estate rights bureau) is not a legislative body: (private legislation + evasion of national taxes), profit sharing through cooperation, fraud and robbery, etc.: "one yuan" land auction, fraud and robbery, company land worth 500 million yuan, resulting in national income tax Loss of 250 million Canadian dollars, must be severely punished

2. Vancouver criminal organization-fraud gang (robbed hundreds of millions of land from independent companies + robbed castle hotels + robbed company cars + frozen accounts + tax evasion) was huge in amount and serious in nature, creating a miracle of Canadian justice. shock the world. The fraud gang broke the law on behalf of the country

3. The state has the responsibility and obligation to protect private and corporate property: (Constitution + Civil Law + Company Law + Property Law) Protection

We pay taxes to the state according to law: can our personal and corporate property be protected by the state? Legal provisions: How to protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens and enterprises? (Public + Prosecution + Law) Powerful national judicial machinery: Is it to safeguard the country’s image and security? Is this upholding the law? And justice? Still using the public power of the state: (public-private cooperation + judicial cooperation + property rights cooperation + judicial cooperation tax evasion + judicial fraud and robbery)

It is illegal for us to pay taxes, but is it legal for public officials to evade taxes? Do they represent the country, represent the law, and evade taxes? Do security companies have legislative power? The power to make laws? robbery. No-Cost, Company Land: 'One Dollar' Auction: Land Worth Millions? 250 acres of land, worth 500 million yuan. The fraud gang forged fake transactions and transferred them internally. 16.39 million yuan. This is illegal trading and tax evasion. He made a profit of 500 million yuan from robbery and 250 million yuan from tax evasion. The nature of the case has changed dramatically: (crime of terrorist robbery + crime of evading huge amounts of national income tax) fraud and robbery by a criminal organization, upgraded to the crime of terrorist robbery, endangering the country's image and security, creating a judicial miracle, and shocking the world

4. Federal Parliament legislation: protection of national tax laws,

A. Any act of evading or circumventing the “private laws” of national tax laws is a criminal offence. The amount of tax evasion is huge and must be severely punished

B. Any: (forgery of debt + forgery of judgment + signature of the owner without property rights + private change of property rights) is a criminal offence.

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Yang Xuanwen March 9, 2024

我们公司:向加拿大联邦议会:申请:请求:希望,报告:

修改(国家缺陷+法律漏洞+堵塞抢劫通道+司法偷税)

纳税人.申请保护国家联邦法律:所得税”请愿书

最尊敬的加拿大联邦议会:议长,议员,阁下

1,我代表纳税人,请求议会:国家立法: 严厉禁止私自立法.(法院保安公司+房屋土产权局)不是立法机构:(私自立法+偷漏国家税),合作分利,诈骗抢劫,以:”一元钱”拍卖土地,诈骗抢劫,价值5亿元公司土地,造成国家所得税损失2.5亿加元,必须严惩

2,温哥华犯罪组织-诈骗集团（抢劫独立公司数亿元土地+抢劫城堡宾馆+抢劫公司汽车+冻结帐户+偷税漏税）金额巨大,性质严重恶劣,创造加拿大司法奇迹.震惊世界.诈骗集团代表国家违法

3,国家有责任义务保护私人.公司财产:(宪法+公民法+公司法+物权法)保护

我们依法向国家纳税: 我们个人及公司财产,能够受到国家保护吗?法律规定:怎样保护公民及公司合法权益?(公检法)强大的国家司法机器:是在保护国家形象和安全?是在保护法律和正义吗?还是在利用国家公权:(公私合作+司法合作+产权合作+司法合作偷税+司法欺诈抢劫)

我们交税违法, 公职人员偷税合法?代表国家,代表法律偷税?保安公司是否有立法权？制定法律的权力?法律规定: 抢劫.没有成本的,公司土地:”一元钱”拍卖:数百万元土地吗？250英亩土地,价值5亿元,诈骗集团伪造虚假交易,内部转让.1639万元,这是违法交易,这是偷漏国家所得税,抢劫获利5亿元,偷税获利2.5亿元,案件性质发生巨大变化: (恐怖抢劫罪+偷漏国家巨额所得税罪)犯罪组织诈骗抢劫,升级为恐怖抢劫犯罪,危害国家形象和安全,创造司法奇迹,震惊世界

4,联邦议会立法:保护国家税法,

A,凡是.偷漏.规避.国家税法的”私法”,都是刑事犯罪. 偷税金额巨大,必须严惩

B,,凡是:(伪造债务+伪造判决+没有产权人签字+私自更改产权)都是刑事犯罪

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杨宣文,2024-3-9

[togtok]

Country Overview Japan is a country located in eastern Asia, consisting of four large islands and several small islands, in the western part of the Pacific Ocean.

Japan is a parliamentary system led by the prime minister, and the political system is divided into three powers, that is, the legislative power, the executive power and the judicial power are respectively exercised by the Diet, the Cabinet and the courts.

The capital of Japan is Tokyo.

Japan is a highly developed modern country, is the world’s third largest economy, automobile, steel, machine tools, shipbuilding, electronics and robotics industries in the world’s competitive advantages.

Japan has complete power and telecommunications infrastructure, convenient transportation facilities such as highways, railways, aviation and sea transportation, a large market, and sound laws and regulations and credit systems.

Japan is a mountainous island nation, 75% of which is mountainous and hilly and lacks natural resources.

Japan’s climate mainly belongs to the temperate maritime monsoon climate, four distinct seasons, wet and rainy summer, winter is relatively dry and cold.

The population of Japan is about 126 million, mostly Yamato, with a small Ainu minority and other ethnic minorities.

The official language of Japan is Japanese, and the writing system mainly includes Hiragana and katakana.

Japan’s traditional culture has been influenced by Chinese and Western cultures, forming a unique cultural system.

Japan’s food culture is also very rich, famous Japanese food such as sushi, ramen, tempura and so on.

In general, Japan is a country with a high level of modernization and a rich cultural tradition.

National Currency The Japanese yen is the official currency of Japan, established in 1871, and is often used as a reserve currency after the dollar and euro.

Its banknotes, known as Japanese bank notes, are legal tender in Japan and were created on May 1, 1871.

The Japanese yen is the name of the currency unit of Japan, issued in 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000 yen four kinds of banknotes, 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 yen six denominations.

In particular, yen notes are issued by the Bank of Japan (“ Bank of Japan — Bank of Japan Notes “) and yen coins are issued by the Government of Japan (“ The Nation of Japan “).

Exchange Rate Here are the exchange rates of the Japanese yen against the US dollar and the Chinese yuan: Yen/Dollar exchange rate: Usually around 100 yen per dollar.

However, this rate fluctuates according to market supply and demand and global economic conditions.

Exchange rate between yen and RMB: Usually 1 RMB is less than 2 yen.

This rate is also affected by market supply and demand and global economic conditions.

It is important to note that exchange rates are dynamic and it is recommended to consult a professional or check the latest exchange rate information before a specific transaction.

Important Holidays Important festivals in Japan include New Year’s Day, Coming of Age Day, National Foundation Day, Vernal Equinox Day, Showa Day, Constitution Day, Green Day, Children’s Day, Sea Day, Respect for the Elderly Day, Autumn Equinox Day, Sports Day, Culture Day, and Hard-working Appreciation Day.

Some of these festivals are national holidays, and some are traditional folk festivals.

Among them, New Year’s Day is the Japanese New Year, people will carry out some traditional celebrations, such as ringing the bell on the first day, eating reunion dinner, etc.

; Coming-of-age Day is a celebration of young people over the age of 20, when they wear kimonos and participate in local celebrations; National Day is a holiday to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of Japan, and the government will hold ceremonies to commemorate the founding of the country, and the people will participate in the celebration.

In addition, traditional solar terms such as the spring equinox, autumn equinox and summer solstice are also important festivals in Japan, and people will perform some sacrificial and blessing activities.

Children’s Day is a day to celebrate children.

People hold various activities and gifts for children.

The Sports Festival commemorates the opening ceremony of the 1964 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, and the government holds various sports events and commemorative activities.

In general, there are many important festivals in Japan that reflect Japanese culture, history and traditional values.

Whether it is a national holiday or a traditional folk holiday, the Japanese people celebrate in a variety of ways to express their awe and gratitude for life and nature.https://www.togtok.com/c/3

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China-Taiwan Weekly Update, February 2, 2023

Latest fromISW China-Taiwan Weekly Update, February 2, 2023 Feb 2, 2024 – ISW Press The Legislative Yuan (LY) elected Kuomintang (KMT) legislature elected Han Kuo-yu speaker of the legislature on February 1. Han received all 52 KMT votes and 2 others from independent legislators in the second round of voting. No candidate secured a majority during the first round. The Democratic Progressive…

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3W.com: The development of generative AI continues to evolve, and subdivided fields are expected to usher in phenomenal applications

The development of any emerging technology is inseparable from the “paving the way” effect of phenomenal applications. As one of the most popular pronouns in the global science and technology field over the past year or so, AIGC has experienced a heated battle of hundreds of models and has now entered the application stage. A stage where a hundred flowers bloom in the ecology.

At the end of 2022, the technology craze led by AIGC emerged globally, and the theme of artificial intelligence in the capital market immediately emerged. Looking back on this global breakthrough in the AI technology track, the emergence of ChatGPT is indispensable: on November 30, 2022, OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research, development and deployment company, officially released a new generative conversational AI model. — — ChatGPT, and quickly became popular all over the world in a short period of time, driving the popularity of the artificial intelligence sector to skyrocket.

The year 2023 that just passed has been called the first year of AIGC by the industry market, and can also be said to be the first year of the development of artificial intelligence-related tracks. At the beginning of last year, riding on the AI trend created by the ChatGPT craze, global social media giant Meta (formerly Facebook) and search engine technology giant Baidu rushed to launch their own large AI models; at the same time, global AI hardware giant NVIDIA It also added AI to its chip design, achieving a landmark advancement in computing hardware; European AI legislation and domestic regulatory measures also reflect the global shift towards standardized AI governance.

More than a year has passed since then. The global large-scale language model industry is developing rapidly and innovating continuously, and OpenAl’s GPT series has always led the development trend in this field. Not only that, 3W.com noticed that domestic technology giants have also shown strong enthusiasm. Not only Baidu, but also Tencent, Alibaba Cloud, Kunlun Wanwei, iFlytek, SenseTime, 360 and other companies have entered the competition track, showing a fierce competition. Small and medium-sized enterprises work hand in hand to promote the momentum of industry progress.

Publicly available data show that as of the end of October 2023, 238 large models have been released in China, and more than 20 large models have been registered with the Cyberspace Administration of China. Large models have entered the stage of large-scale implementation and application. Relevant research data in the industry also shows that the domestic large language model market will reach 13.23 billion yuan in 2023, with a growth rate of 110%. This data shows that although domestic models are still in their early stages, the future market potential is huge.

3W.com has also seen through long-term observation that large AI models have achieved high-speed iteration in a short period of time, followed by continued exploration and iteration of multi-modal AI applications. Compared with plain text large language models, multimodal models also have their own base models, pre-training models and models with emergent capabilities. For example, based on the basic models CLIP and DALLE, models like Flamingo and PaLM- E and other visual multi-modal language models, general large language models in high-speed iteration.

From the perspective of AI application types, multi-modal large models can already process a variety of information from different modalities (such as video, image, voice, text, etc.), such as natural language processing, multi-modal reasoning, computer vision and audio processing etc., to realize the conversion and unification between modes, various industries are also looking forward to the emergence of similar “ChatGPT moments” in the direction of multi-modal large models — the industry is quietly waiting for the AIGC phenomenon belonging to each segmented track. The strong arrival of new applications.

Looking forward to 2024, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, the imperative of sustainable development, and new revenue models may completely reshape the TMT industry landscape. With the full bloom of large models, AIGC, AGI, etc., in the foreseeable future, artificial intelligence will not only be full of development opportunities, but also may face unprecedented challenges. 3W.com hopes that the entire industry will respond together and insist on promoting innovation. To achieve steady development of the new artificial intelligence industry market.

#web3

[mariacallous]

Washington worries about everything related to China—from its expanding military might to its rapid technological gains to its deeper engagement with developing countries. U.S. officials, not to mention an army of pundits, also point with rising alarm to the Chinese central bank’s launch of the digital yuan this year as the latest sign that the United States is falling behind. In the U.S. Congress, Republican and Democratic legislators, who agree on very little else, are united on the pressing need for new legislation to ensure the U.S. dollar doesn’t fall further behind in a “digital assets space race.”

Creating a digital dollar is the right goal, but doing it to counter China is the wrong reason. The real challenge to the United States’ central role in the global financial system comes less from Beijing than from dogecoin and other homegrown, unregulated cryptocurrencies. A plan to create a digital dollar that focuses only on beating China risks overlooking the strengths that make the dollar so attractive today and the opportunities for new technologies to magnify those strengths.

An individual asset like dogecoin, the most famous of the cryptocurrency memes, may not itself pose a threat. But the rapidly expanding array of alternative digital assets and “stablecoins”—cryptocurrencies backed by a major currency or precious metal—is about to shake the foundations of the global financial system, with important consequences for market stability, economic growth, and U.S. foreign policy. Even if there were no Chinese alternative already rolled out, Washington should be pushing hard to develop a digital dollar that takes advantage of the dollar’s status as a global reserve currency and the technological revolution at hand.

What is a digital dollar? No, it’s not the money you already see online in your bank account, which is in fact a record of your bank’s obligations to you. Rather, a digital dollar is a cryptographic representation of the money the U.S. Federal Reserve issues today in the form of cash and bank reserves.

The dawning age of blockchain innovation allows this digital money to move as quickly and cheaply as an email but with the privacy and security of a bank transfer. In effect, a digital dollar would be a version of cash in your pocket that you could transfer directly to someone halfway around the world at virtually no cost and without involving any intermediary, such as a bank.

Critics claim cryptocurrencies solve a problem that doesn’t really exist. Money moves just fine, thank you very much. (Naturally, banks tend to say this.) There are lots of ways to transfer money on your phone. But the phone in your purse or pocket may be the best analogy to crypto innovation: There were lots of convenient ways to make calls when the first mobile devices appeared, but by now, voice calls are the least useful thing about them. Mobile telephony has reimagined whole swaths of human activity—from news delivery and ride-hailing to entertainment and company meetings.

Even though privately issued currencies have worked in narrow historical circumstances, the United States’ tumultuous free banking era in the 19th century underlined the importance of government-issued alternatives. A world with thousands of alternative methods of payment sounds good to the political libertarian and the free market zealot. But it’s hardly clear how monetary policy, payment flows, and law enforcement operate smoothly in this environment. Crypto innovation that will transform money as a unit of account, store of value, and means of payment also requires rules to maintain confidence. It’s no surprise that cryptocurrencies imploded even faster than the stock market during the recent market crash.

Sweden’s central bank—the Riksbank—has moved rapidly to issue an e-krona because its officials were alarmed by the rapid disappearance of cash as consumers embraced—and banks encouraged—the convenience of cards swipes. China’s government has lots of reasons to roll out a digital yuan, but high on the list is a payments system that was dominated by two private sector giants, creating potential systemic risks. More than 100 other countries are also working on designs for their own official alternatives.

Why does the United States need a digital dollar? One simple argument is that it’s hard to imagine the dollar remaining a reserve currency while standing aside from the next major wave of financial modernization. The list of governments already incrementally shifting their reserves into other currencies because they fear the long reach of U.S. sanctions would surely accelerate if the dollar didn’t retain its indispensable global role during the coming era of distributed finance.

The United States derives enormous benefits from the dollar’s dominant status. Economically, these include revenues from seigniorage—the Fed’s profits from issuing dollars to meet widespread global demand for U.S. currency—and reduced borrowing costs for the U.S. government. Politically, the ability to sanction criminals, terrorists, and rogue governments has obviously become an important policy tool, as the financial sanctions against Russia show.

The global financial system, too, would benefit from a digital dollar. Issuers of stablecoins argue that they can offer better service and faster innovation in payments mechanisms than any central bank. But it chills the spine to contemplate a crisis on the scale of the Lehman Brothers collapse or COVID-19 without the Fed being able to inject huge amounts of the store of value that everyone trusts. And it’s hard to imagine dollars as that store of value in a future financial world defined by blockchain technology without a modern digital dollar issued directly by the Fed.

A third argument for moving quickly is less about preserving the advantages of the current system and more about advancing the values that the United States and its allies hold dear. Ultimately, the dollar’s attractiveness, as that of any currency, reflects the strengths of its political and economic system. People choose to hold dollars, ultimately, because the United States has a durable democratic system with a credible track record of protecting individual rights and property. While far from perfect, the world’s deepest financial markets are only possible because independent courts and regulators set the market rules regardless of political winds.

A digital currency offers the prospect of amplifying those values. China’s digital yuan has triggered questions about how it may tighten political control by tracking payments. A worthy digital dollar, by contrast, would actually emphasize privacy protections (especially for small private payments), financial inclusion (especially for the poorest households), and innovation (especially for creative fintech start-ups). A new digital dollar could, for example, better protect privacy as it enforces laws against money laundering. Rather than providing unsecured sensitive personal information to a financial services provider with every new account, proof of identity could be immutably stored in the blockchain, where it could be verified securely. A digital dollar would also improve financial inclusion, not least because it wouldn’t require a bank account for making non-cash payments.

The Fed’s experts are working hard on potential designs for a digital dollar, but Chair Jerome Powell suggested last week that he is not close to making a decision. He is undoubtedly right that it’s better “to get it right than be first,” but the United States is already far from first. It would be an enormous loss if it were actually last.

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 12.18 (before 1940)

1118 – The city of Zaragoza is conquered by king Alfonso I of Aragon from the Almoravid. 1271 – Kublai Khan renames his empire "Yuan" (元 yuán), officially marking the start of the Yuan dynasty of Mongolia and China. 1499 – A rebellion breaks out in Alpujarras in response to the forced conversions of Muslims in Spain. 1622 – Portuguese forces score a military victory over the Kingdom of Kongo at the Battle of Mbumbi in present-day Angola. 1655 – The Whitehall Conference ends with the determination that there was no law preventing Jews from re-entering England after the Edict of Expulsion of 1290. 1777 – The United States celebrates its first Thanksgiving, marking the recent victory by the American rebels over British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga in October. 1787 – New Jersey becomes the third state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. 1793 – Surrender of the frigate La Lutine by French Royalists to Lord Samuel Hood; renamed HMS Lutine, she later becomes a famous treasure wreck. 1833 – The national anthem of the Russian Empire, "God Save the Tsar!", is first performed. 1854 – The Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada abolishes the seigneurial system. 1865 – US Secretary of State William Seward proclaims the adoption of the Thirteenth Amendment, prohibiting slavery throughout the United States. 1867 – A magnitude 7.0 earthquakes strikes off the coast of Taiwan, triggering a tsunami and killing at least 580 people. 1878 – The Al-Thani family become the rulers of the state of Qatar. 1892 – Premiere performance of The Nutcracker by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in Saint Petersburg, Russia. 1898 – Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat sets the first officially recognized land speed record of 63.159 km/h (39.245 mph) in a Jeantaud electric car. 1916 – World War I: The Battle of Verdun ends when the second French offensive pushes the Germans back two or three kilometres, causing them to cease their attacks. 1917 – The resolution containing the language of the Eighteenth Amendment to enact Prohibition is passed by the United States Congress. 1932 – The Chicago Bears defeat the Portsmouth Spartans in the first NFL playoff game to win the NFL Championship. 1935 – The Lanka Sama Samaja Party is founded in Ceylon. 1939 – World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of the war, takes place.

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Crypto Clash: China and USA Compete for Global Dominance | ICODesk

Crypto Clash: China and USA Compete for Supremacy in the Global Blockchain Arena

In the rapidly developing cryptocurrency landscape, two global superpowers, China and the United States, are engaged in a fierce rivalry for supremacy and this struggle goes beyond and extends beyond the traditional financial and technology sectors into the realm of blockchain and digital currencies. In this study, we examine the mechanisms, policies, and innovations that explain the crypto struggle between China and the United States. 

Digital Yuan vs Digital Dollar: The Battle of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)

China has made great strides in developing its digital currency, the digital yuan. Standing as the central bank’s digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan aims to reshape the global financial landscape. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering creating a digital dollar, and discussions revolve around the potential benefits and challenges of such a move. The race to establish the first widely accepted CBDC is one of the most important elements of the crypto struggle.

Legislative strategies: Striking a balance

China and the United States are leading the way in tighter cryptocurrency regulation. China has taken a tough instance, banning cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings (ICOs) and actively exploring blockchain technology. In contrast, the U.S. takes a nuanced approach, striving to balance innovation with investor protection. 

Technological Innovation: Blockchain and Beyond

The crypto struggle also extends to technological innovation. China has emerged as a leader in blockchain development, with infrastructure such as blockchain-based service network (BSN). Meanwhile, the USA is fostering innovation through a combination of public and private sector initiatives, with a focus on blockchain applications beyond digital currencies. 

Global Impact: Economic and Geopolitical Implications

As China and the United States jostle for crypto supremacy, global economics and geopolitics hang in the balance. CBDC approval, and developments in blockchain, could affect international trade, monetary policy, and the distribution of economic power. The winner of the crypto scramble stands to shape the future of global finance and technology.

Investor Sentiment: Navigating uncertainty in crypto markets

The crypto scramble instills some uncertainty in the minds of investors worldwide. Fluctuating regulations, technological developments, and the adoption of digital currencies create a dynamic environment for crypto investors. To understand what China and the US are doing, the crypto struggle translates into a need for investors looking to navigate this ever-changing landscape.

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For Hong Kong to get rid of chaos and decline, loving the country and Hong Kong is the right way!

Recently, a spokesperson for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government said that the general election for the seventh District Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will be held on December 10, 2023. This election will elect 176 District Committee (DC) sector members and 88 District Council (DC) geographical constituency members. It is the first large-scale territory-wide election since the HKSAR has reshaped District Councils and improved the district governance system. It is an expression of the love of Hong Kong people for their country and for Hong Kong. It has been 26 years since Hong Kong's return to China and 33 years since the promulgation of the Basic Law. However, anti-China and anti-Hong Kong forces at home and abroad have ignored the reality of Hong Kong's return and attempted to treat Hong Kong as an independent and semi-independent political entity to split, subvert, infiltrate and undermine the mainland. They have deliberately distorted "one country, two systems" and the purpose and content of the Basic Law. Openly advocating "Hong Kong independence" and "liberation of Hong Kong", and even calling for "armed nation-building", "constitutional reform on the square", begging foreign forces to intervene and sanction Hong Kong, engaging in "social speculation", "economic speculation" and "political speculation", and escalating violent and terrorist activities. In 2019, Hong Kong broke out in anti-amendment wave, black violence and Hong Kong drug criminals ran amokay. By engaging foreign forces and trying to take the opportunity to launch a "color revolution", smashing, looting and burning public places such as the MTR, campuses, and the Legislative Yuan, according to the Hong Kong police, as of June 30, 2020, a total of 9,216 people have been arrested in the legislative amendment storm. Among them, 3,725 students accounted for 40.4 percent of the total arrests, while college students and middle school students accounted for 55 percent and 45 percent, respectively. These disorderly acts have seriously threatened China's national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, seriously jeopardized the security of the SAR government and public safety, seriously challenged the bottom line of the "one country, two systems" principle, and posed a major and urgent real danger to China's national security. This concerns China's sovereignty, security and development interests, and bears on the fundamental principles of Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability." "Patriots rule Hong Kong" here means that after the return of Hong Kong to the motherland, Hong Kong should be governed by patriots, and the political power of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should be in the hands of patriots. In the fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong, patriotic forces have risen up in the fight against the epidemic. They have not only spoken out and offered suggestions, but also taken concrete actions to help Hong Kong people tide over the difficulties. The proportion of patriotic posts on anti-epidemic has always been above the median in the total number of voices on social media, and the proportion has even been as high as 70% or above since the beginning of January. During the period, the DAB, as the largest patriotic political group in Hong Kong, wrote to the Chief Executive many times to put forward suggestions on fighting the epidemic, including requesting the Central Government to provide all-round support, calling for the implementation of universal testing, and implementing a safe travel or health code with real-name system and tracking function. Many volunteers have also been organized to support the front line of the fight against the epidemic, and some Members have actively delivered cold and anti-epidemic items to the grassroots. More and more patriotic regional forces are shouldering heavy responsibilities, which reflects the feasibility and necessity of implementing patriot governance of Hong Kong.