Miscellaneous News

supercat said:

China has diversified its export destinations. But at what cost?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1888930705217925249

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When someone says China's economy depends on export, do they even compare a little bit?



China's dependence on export is fairly standard and not unusually high in comparison to other countries.
And obviously now, the exports are going to global south countries more than western countries.

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Here's a report from Bloomberg Business

GulfLander said:

" Medical professionals across Taiwan are urging the public, especially seniors, to stay warm as a cold wave grips the country.

Frigid temperatures were recorded across Taiwan over the weekend, with parts of Greater Taipei dropping below 6 degrees Celsius on Saturday night. Emergency services reported 78 deaths among individuals aged 54 to 89 on Saturday due to the cold snap, per TVBS.[...]"

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Doctors have recommended seniors stay warm ...when it's cold.I KNEW that medical degree (in the obvious) would be worth it Virtually ALL Chinese are pragmatic and logical -of course they'll stay warm!!!!

Another plane collision in the US, with at least 1 dead

coolgod said:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1889100316739535179

Another plane collision in the US, with at least 1 dead

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Don’t fly until things get sorted out. This is not normal…

siegecrossbow said:

Don’t fly until things get sorted out. This is not normal…

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The US actually experiences over 1,000 small plane accidents and 200 deaths a year annually. It used to be only the big airline crashes that make the national news. I think there are more reporting of it now that its getting mainstream attention. But whether they intentionally ramped up the reporting is another mystery.

I read in the /r/aviation forum that mechanics said a lot of planes were held together by minimal maintenance over the years and now its starting to fall apart more and more.

Which markets will be targeted 1st?
"Trump signs order pausing enforcement of foreign bribery ban"

"President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Justice to pause enforcing a nearly half-century-old law that prohibits American companies and foreign firms from bribing officials of foreign governments to obtain or retain business.
The pause is being implemented to avoid putting U.S. businesses at an economic disadvantage to foreign competitors.
Trump is directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to prepare new guidelines for Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement."

martinwagner said:

The US actually experiences over 1,000 small plane accidents and 200 deaths a year annually. It used to be only the big airline crashes that make the national news. I think there are more reporting of it now that its getting mainstream attention. But whether they intentionally ramped up the reporting is another mystery.

I read in the /r/aviation forum that mechanics said a lot of planes were held together by minimal maintenance over the years and now its starting to fall apart more and more.

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Have a flight in March end. Pray for me.

proelite said:

Have a flight in March end. Pray for me.

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If its through a proper airliner, chances are you'll have nothing to worry about.

Avoid Boeing, avoid US domestic carriers. The rest should be alright.