Day: March 13, 2025

President Lai Ching-te has announced 17 measures to combat China’s attempts to undermine Taiwan’s sovereignty and sow discord among the public. The measures include reforms to military law, stricter regulations on Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao citizens looking to settle in Taiwan, raising awareness of the risks of traveling to China and working with allies to publicize Taiwan’s strong national will.

Amid economic uncertainty, more people are turning to the lottery in hopes of achieving sudden wealth. According to the latest data from China’s Ministry of Finance, national lottery sales reached 620 billion yuan (approximately 84.8 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, reflecting a 7.6% increase from the previous year and establishing a record high since the lottery began in 1984. With an estimated 300 million lottery players, this equates to an average annual expenditure of more than 2,000 yuan per person on lottery tickets.

China launched four days of live-fire drills on its side of the Gulf of Tonkin just days after Vietnam announced a new baseline to mark what it sees as its territory under U.N. law. Tucked up in the northwestern corner of the South China Sea, the Gulf of Tonkin lies between Vietnam and the militarized Chinese island of Hainan. Hanoi has not reacted to the drills. Our guests: Chyungly Lee National Chengchi University Institute of International Relations Professor and Research Fellow Liou To-hai National Chengchi University College of International Affairs Adjunct Distinguished ProfessorChapters00:00:00 China, Vietnam Tensions in South China Sea00:00:45 China, Vietnam Establish Maritime Baselines00:08:57 China Criticizes Vietnam’s Island construction00:16:48 Will Vietnam Grow More Dependent on China?

Experience the groundbreaking capabilities of Unitree’s G1 humanoid robot as it flawlessly executes kung fu techniques and dynamic dance routines. Witness the future of robotics in action!​In this video, we showcase the G1’s advanced balance and agility, performing martial arts moves with precision and seamlessly transitioning into captivating dance sequences. Developed by Unitree Robotics, the G1 represents a significant leap in humanoid robot technology, blending strength with elegance.​The question is, how will Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus Robot compete with this agile robot?Enjoyed the video? Don’t forget to like, comment your thoughts, and subscribe for more cutting-edge robotics content.​#UnitreeG1 #RobotKungFu #DancingRobot