Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea:

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Earthquakes of magnitude 6, 6.3 strike eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Two earthquakes of magnitude 6.0 and 6.3 struck central Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at ...

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China is backing away from facial recognition technology — at least in hotels: Chinese officials have told hotels in Beijing and other cities to stop scanning ...

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Quick Glance: China Ends Facial Scans at Hotels

Authorities in China are instructing hotels to cease conducting facial recognition scans on guests during check-in, as reported by state media.

This directive is being implemented in various cities to reduce the use of facial scans and avoid potential issues.

Experts caution that facial recognition may deter people from traveling and increase costs for businesses, with a risk of data misuse.

An IT professional highlights technical challenges that China may face due to the extensive number of hotels, surveillance cameras, and databases, potentially leading to system overload.

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China warns Antony Blinken US must choose between ‘co-operation or confrontation’

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Quick Glance: Xi and Blinken Clash Over China's Backing to Russia

Xi orders China’s biggest military reorganisation since 2015.

He emphasizes that China is not afraid of competition as long as it is based on common progress.

China is willing to cooperate with the US, provided it is mutual.

A five-point consensus was reached to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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Apr 21

Fresh Support: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. US House approves $95 billion in foreign aid. China is front and center of gold’s rally ...

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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.

The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.

Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.

He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.

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Magnitude 6.1, 5.8 earthquakes strike northeast Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2024 02:34

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Everything You Need to Know About the TikTok Ban: Your Questions Answered: President Biden signed a foreign aid bill that includes a ban on TikTok in the US ...

Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.

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Possible espionage for China: Krah's office accessed secret documents in the trade committee

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Quick Glance: Krah's Office Obtained Sensitive Data in Trade Committee for China

Maximilian Krah's office, an AfD politician in the EU Parliament, accessed sensitive data in the Trade Committee.

An employee of Krah was arrested on suspicion of leaking internal information to a Chinese intelligence agency.

There were multiple requests from Krah's office for documents classified as sensitive or restricted, but none for confidential papers.

The EU Parliament is internally investigating due to limited information from national intelligence services, and there are probes into possible payments to EU parliamentarians from Russia.

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LIVE: Senate votes on long-awaited aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.

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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 22, 2024 22:16

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Conflicts drive global military spending to record high: War in Ukraine and tensions in Middle East and Asia lead to 7% increase in worldwide defence expenditure ...

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Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023

Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.

Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.

Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.

Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.

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Taiwan’s biggest 7-Eleven opens in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 15:41

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U.S., Taiwan to hold trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday

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AfD leader Chrupalla justifies actions in Russia on “Maybritt Illner” and China affair

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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations

Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.

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Bad blood with China? Blinken buys Taylor Swift album in Beijing: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken snapped up a Taylor Swift album along with one by ...

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Inside the China-US Competition for AI Experts: Who’s winning the fight for top-tier AI talent?

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Japan should be worrying about Taiwan, not Ukraine: Brahma Chellaney is professor emeritus of strategic studies at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi ...

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Two indicted for illegally exporting chip gear from US to China: One Chinese national arrested in Chicago while another suspect thought to be abroad

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China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country

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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...

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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China

Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.

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Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

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Heineken announces NT$13.5 billion investment in Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Dutch brewing company Heineken N.V. announced Friday an investment of NT$13 ...

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Asia's largest wind farms start operations in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 09:43

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Chinese hackers are constantly targeting critical infrastructure in the U.S., FBI Director says

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Quick Glance: Cyber Threats from China Targeting US Critical Infrastructure

According to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Chinese hackers are continuously seeking to infiltrate the computer systems of U.S. water treatment facilities and energy grids to induce panic.

Wray claimed that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has allocated significant resources to an offensive cyber program that surpasses those of all other major nations combined.

Wray primarily focused on the China threat concerning critical infrastructure but was also questioned about TikTok, the social media platform facing potential banning in the U.S. if ByteDance does not comply.

The FBI director emphasizes that the threat is not merely a long-term concern anymore but could materialize by 2027, as indicated by a recent assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggesting a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan before the decade ends.

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Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit: Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs ...

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Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday she was happy the U.S. Congress had passed a ...

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Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...

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83 aftershocks felt Tuesday morning in Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 23, 2024 10:42

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Taiwan 2024 GDP forecast is 3.29% | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:16

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Philippines, US troops begin annual combat drills : Nearly 17,000 Filipino and American troops will begin a three-week joint combat training exercise in the ...

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Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan advanced in the US Senate, heading for a final vote after the House of Representatives ...

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Hualien's Shoufeng Township hit by magnitude 5.9 earthquake - Focus Taiwan: Central Hualien County continued to be rattled by successive earthquakes Monday night ...

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TSMC will charge more for chips made outside of Taiwan, possibly making devices more expensive

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China wants ability to invade Taiwan by 2027, U.S. admiral says: TOKYO -- China aims to have the capability to invade Taiwan by 2027, Adm. John Aquilino ...

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Biden signs aid package with $17B for Israel, $1B extra humanitarian aid for Gazans

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Taiwan’s Nymphia Wind sashays to victory in ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 17:46

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The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed the first in a series of bills in a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance ...

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Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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Cheerleading victory in US 'brought glory to Taiwan’ | Taiwan News | Apr. 27, 2024 12:34

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Google to expand hardware R&D team in Taiwan: NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan -- Google is expanding its research and development hub for hardware in Taiwan as the ...

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Huber on ntv Frühstart: "The AfD is a danger for Germany": The top candidate is no longer acceptable, the AfD is a danger to Germany: clear words from CSU ...

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Through Aramco, Peak China courts Peak Oil: Exchanges between China and Arab states stretch back centuries along the ancient Silk Road. More recently ...

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Apr 25

China says US military aid bill for Taiwan 'sends wrong signal' | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 10:59

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Apr 26

WADA to review Chinese doping case after global backlash: The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review ...

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Survey before European elections: AfD loses support after espionage scandal: The allegations of possible influence by Russia and China on the AfD concern many ...

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TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market ...

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Quick Glance: TSMC Forecasts Q2 Growth Due to 'Insatiable' AI Demand

TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, forecasts a potential up to 30% increase in sales in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI).

The CEO of TSMC emphasized the insatiable demand for energy-efficient computing power for AI applications, stating that almost all AI innovators are collaborating with the company.

Benefiting from the AI wave, TSMC expects revenue from AI servers to surpass 20% by 2028. The company anticipates that strong demand for its 3nm and 5nm technologies will support business in the second quarter of 2024.

Forecasts for 2024 indicate TSMC's positive outlook, with expectations of revenue rising in the low- to mid-20% range. Despite sluggish smartphone demand, the company remains optimistic about the future due to the ongoing demand for advanced chip technologies.

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China vs. USA: TikTok controversy could strengthen democracy: China's stance on TikTok could inadvertently promote digital ethics and pave the way for stricter ...

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Singapore gives top-level briefings to reassure foreign banks on stability: City-state keen to bolster its image as a reliable financial centre at a time of ...

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Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on ...

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Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats: A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan

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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations

World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.

Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.

As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.

While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.

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Google Taiwan opens new AI workspace in Taipei | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 15:05

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AI luminaries to attend Computex 2024: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

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EU Parliament approves ban of products made with forced labour: The European Parliament approved rules on Tuesday to ban in the EU the sale ...

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Tesla needs to fire Elon Musk as CEO if it wants to save itself: Tesla is in trouble: sales are falling and competition from China is ramping up ...

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Quick Glance: Elon Musk must be removed as CEO to save Tesla

Tesla is struggling with declining sales, layoffs, and issues in China.

Elon Musk is blamed for the company's state and his departure could save Tesla.

Tesla has failed to craft a strategy for chaotic times, resulting in a shrinking market share in China.

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🔊 What you need to know today: -Blinken visits China, warns Beijing over Russia support -US Supreme Court hears Trump’s immunity case -Gang violence spreads as ...

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Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts: Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets, including China and Germany ...

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Quick Glance: Tesla: Prices Reduced in Germany - Musk's Strategies

Tesla lowers prices in Germany to increase inventory and sales.

Elon Musk addresses price complaints and emphasizes the need for flexible pricing.

Buyers of Tesla vehicles during expensive phases may face depreciation.

Tesla implements additional measures to boost sales, such as price cuts in the USA and adjustments in the Supercharger network.

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A good catch - Focus Taiwan: Fishermen in Yilan County's Su'ao Township show off their "First Tuna Catch of the Year," a 2.53-meter-long bluefin tuna weighing ...

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Taiwan to remove all statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-Shek who stood for 'One China' policy

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Heatwave hits southern Taiwan, 39.7 C high in Tainan | Taiwan News | Apr. 21, 2024 17:03

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Man faces NT$1 million fine for jumping onto Taipei MRT track | Taiwan News | Apr. 26, 2024 11:40

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Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development

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Featured photo: Buddha statue loses head in Taiwan quake | Taiwan News | Apr. 25, 2024 14:52

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FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...

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Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident

The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.

Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.

Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.

President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.

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Apr 26

Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors

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Year-end bonuses in Taiwan average NT$77,348 for 2023: DGBAS - Focus Taiwan: Employees in Taiwan received average year-end bonuses of about NT$77,348 (US$2 ...

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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...

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Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...

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US is reviewing risks of China's use of RISC-V chip technology: The U.S. Department of Commerce is reviewing the national security implications of China's work ...

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Taiwan's Lai poised to build on Tsai's Southeast Asia outreach: JAKARTA -- Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te will be looking to build on predecessor Tsai ...

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TSMC Will Charge Its Customers More for US-Made Chips: US-made chips will be more expensive than those made in Taiwan, and customers will have to pay extra for ...

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