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EU firms in China accelerating efforts to diversify away from Chinese supply chains as global trade uncertainty deepens, report says
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European firms are accelerating efforts to diversify away from Chinese supply chains as Beijing's self-reliance drive and export controls deepen global trade uncertainty, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said on Wednesday....
The EU's trade imbalance with China widened to 1:4 in container terms, compared with 1:2.7 in 2019, the lobby group said in a report. Persistent deflation and the ongoing depreciation of the yuan against the euro have exacerbated European firms' trade woes.
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As a result, more than 70% of European firms in China have reviewed their supply chain strategies over the past two years, the report said ... Sectoral disparities are stark: 80% of pharmaceutical firms and 46% of machinery makers are increasing localisation, while 33% of IT and telecom firms and 25% of retailers are diversifying away from China, according to the report.
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The report said China's willingness to use its supply chain dominance to exert pressure on trade partners is being met with increasing pushback from affected countries, such as a more "offensive" China policy from the EU.
The European Commission will make proposals next month to bolster EU industry, with requirements to prioritise locally manufactured goods that would reduce its reliance on imports from China.
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More on sodium batteries. Big implications:
Accelerated #EV price parity w ICE vevicles
Renewable #energy firmed w storage just became even more advantageous over coventional energy
#nuclear #ElectricVehicles #batteries #CanPoli #climatecrisis #goodnews
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Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws
https://apnews.com/article/steve-kerr-golden-state-warriors-gun-violence-brown-university-36461cd76dc8c48dc5b04eb9692aa0ba?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco
Fez: At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco
The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.Aleks Phillips (BBC News)
To be accurate, there were two assailants. The disarmed one made the fatal decision to return, get a handgun and resume the assault. From the video, it looks like he was killed by police fire.
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I understand, and it looked like he considered it. He would have to be charged for that.
The fellow who put the gun down looks like he got shot in the hand when he decided he needed to defend himself with the gun. He is in hospital and I believe he will recover.
I wonder if JD knows that brave man is a Muslim.
GitHub - koalazak/dorita980: Unofficial iRobot Roomba and Braava (i7/i7+, 980, 960, 900, e5, 690, 675, m6, etc) node.js library (SDK) to control your robot
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Sanaa warns "Israel" over Gaza ceasefire violations
SANAA, Dec. 15 (YPA) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Sanaa government has warned against the continuation of the Israeli entity's violation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the latest of which was the assassination of senior commander Raeุนู ุงุฏ (Yemen Press Agency)
'Grateful for My Trauma': Chris Chalk on 'It: Welcome to Derry' and Overcoming His Past
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/it-welcome-to-derry-chris-chalk-dick-hallorann-1235482881/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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'It: Welcome to Derry': Chris Chalk on Playing Dick Hallorann
Breakout performer Chirs Chalk talks Stephen King, playing 'The Shining's Dick Hallorrann, and not wanting to be a 'magical negro.'Yohana Desta (Rolling Stone)
2 people found dead in home owned by Rob Reiner, AP source says
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EU weighs ban on veggie 'burger' and 'sausage' labels
EU delays decision over ban on veggie labels
European lawmakers failed to reach a deal on whether ordinary consumers would be confused by the idea of vegetarian sausages or vegan burgers. Meat producers say it's not that simple.Richard Connor (Deutsche Welle)
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They are all very prominently labeled as vegan on the front and are located in an entirely different section of the supermarket.
If those hints couldn't save you, maybe it's okay that you tried to try a vegan alternative for once before reigniting this culture war issue over other people having options and sometimes being catered to as well.
Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai colpevole di collusione e sedizione - Asia - Ansa.it
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Hong Kong, Jimmy Lai colpevole di collusione e sedizione - Asia - Ansa.it
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Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55
Sophie Kinsella: Author of Shopaholic series of novels dies aged 55
The author of the Shopaholic series of novels had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.Steven McIntosh (BBC News)
Thereโs this stereotype that only the US, UK, and Japan were making good video games during the 80s and 90s.
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France had its own micro-computer platforms like the Oric. LโAigle dโOr (1984) is a good example of this.
Atari 8-bit was popular in Poland. This is because Jack Tramiel was Polish Jew (survived the Holocaust) who was able to sell a good many Atari hardware while Poland was still Communist. Robbo (1989) is a good example.
South Korea is interesting because they rejected Japanese consoles entirely. As a result, the game development scene privileged DOS over Nintendo. Games like Astonishia Story (1994) look like JRPGs for the SNES. But be rest assured, theyโre actually KRPGs for DOS.
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And all of the interesting games for the PC-98. I get the impression that most of them still haven't been translated.
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For most of the world, the U.S. is now a malign actor
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For most of the world, the U.S. is now a malign actor
While many may be tempted to cut the U.S. off as an ally and partner, I hope our friends donโt give up on us so easily.Laura Thornton (POLITICO)
Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn
Police officers in western Germany made a shock discovery after they noticed a woman using her phone in the driver's seat. It turned out that someone else was behind the wheel.
A police patrol in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate made a shocking discovery after they came across a driver who appeared to be typing on her mobile phone.
While such behaviour would already be hazardous, what they saw on closer inspection stunned officers. A toddler, less than two years old, was sitting on her lap with both hands on the steering wheel.
According to police, the woman showed no understanding of the risk. She insisted that the child had not been feeling well and that she was simply driving to a fast-food restaurant.
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Excuse me? They were driving on the Autobahn, this type of street with speed limits between 60 (when there's building taking place) and unlimited. Also no article states that she was still steering the vehicle or even still had one hand on the wheel.
This could have ended in a horrific accident, no sensationalism about it.
How to break free from smart TV ads and tracking
Sick of smart TVs? Here are your best options. (big article)
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Sperm bank sold man's cancer-linked genes across Europe
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The business is a lucrative and rapidly growing one as more medical procedures become available and women opt to have children later in life, sometimes on their own or with same-sex partners."Kjeld," a tall white man with light brown hair and brown eyes who was listed as an "M.S. Economy Student."
So a lot of people want sperm for tall, white, well educated men and I guess not that many white, tall, well educated men are interested in donating. Limits are difficult to enforce because different countries have different laws. I don't think there's an easy solution. IVF and sperm banks will always be riskier than direct impregnation by well known, long term partner. You either have to make access to it more difficult and expensive or accept that there will be some risk involved.
Time spent on social media platforms peaked in 2022 and has since gone into ...
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Why have so many people stopped posting on social media?
Time spent on social media platforms peaked in 2022 and has since gone into steady decline, especially among teens and twentysomethingsAoife Ryan-Christensen (RTร)
The line ahead: where the past of the rail meets the modern bridge.
Mildura, Victoria, Australia.
Photo and edit by Kev.
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Jimmy Laiโs Life, in Photos and Video
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