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This episode explores how the PRC is developing autonomous drone swarm technology for deployment during a potential military invasion of Taiwan. Guest Biographies Timothy Ditter is a senior research scientist in CNA's China Studies Program. His work covers PLA amphibious warfare, China's military modernization and expansion, China's growing nuclear weapons program, and China's nascent global military presence. Eleanor Harvey is a senior research secialist in CNA's China Studies Program. Further Reading CNA Report: PRC Concepts for UAV Swarms in Future Warfare CNA InDepth: China Readies Drone Swarms for Future War

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In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with veteran intelligence officer and author Nick Eftimiades to explore the tactics behind Chinese espionage. Drawing on decades of experience at the CIA, DIA, and State Department, Eftimiades explains how Beijing uses a “whole-of-society” approach—spanning the Ministry of State Security, PLA, United Front, state-owned enterprises, and academia—to gather intelligence and influence U.S. policy. He discusses the evolution of Chinese spy craft from the Cold War to Xi Jinping's era, the Thousand Talents Program, elite capture, and the massive transfer of American intellectual property. The conversation closes with urgent steps the U.S. must take to counter China's operations at the federal, state, and local levels. Watch Full-Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW  

For decades, while the rest of the world's powers have distracted and tangled themselves with wars of choice and blunder, the People's Republic of China has been watching, learning, and building. To what end?Returning to Midrats to discuss this and more will be Dean Cheng.Dean is a Senior Advisor, United States Institute of Peace; Non-resident Senior Fellow, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies; Non-resident Fellow, George Washington University Space Policy Institute.He recently retired after 13 years with the Heritage Foundation, where he was a senior research fellow on Chinese political and security affairs, and wrote on various aspects of Chinese foreign and defense policy.Prior to joining the Heritage Foundation, he was a senior analyst with the China Studies Division (previously, Project Asia) at CNA from 2001-2009.Before joining CNA, he was a senior analyst with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) from 1996-2001. From 1993-1995, he was an analyst with the US Congress' Office of Technology Assessment in the International Security and Space Division, where he studied the Chinese defense industrial complex.He is the author of the book Cyber Dragon: Inside China's Information Warfare and Cyber Operations (NY: Praeger Publishing, 2016), as well as a number of papers and book chapters examining various aspects of Chinese security affairs.Show LinksXi Jinping hails ‘unstoppable' China at landmark military parade, Financial TimesMore than pageantry, China's military parade shows off new missiles, drones and other equipment, The IndependentYJ-15 missile, YJ-19, YJ-17, YJ-20 hypersonic missiles, Global TimesNASA Names Astronauts to Next Moon Mission, First Crew Under ArtemisSummaryIn this conversation, Dean Cheng and the hosts discuss the implications of China's recent military parade, the evolution of its nuclear capabilities, and the modernization of its conventional military forces. They focus on China's ambition to establish a new world order and the strategic importance of its space and cyber capabilities. The discussion also touches on the role of coercion and deterrence in China's military strategy, as well as the challenges posed by its growing influence on the global stage.TakeawaysChina's military parade reflects its growing power and ambition.The presence of foreign leaders at the parade indicates shifting alliances.China is expanding its nuclear capabilities significantly.The PLA is focusing on both conventional and nuclear modernization.China's approach to military strategy includes both coercion and deterrence.The Chinese space program aims for long-term presence on the moon.China's cyber capabilities are evolving rapidly and pose a threat.The PLA's indigenous production capabilities are improving.China's military strategy is influenced by its historical context.The geopolitical landscape is changing with China's rise.Chapters00:00: Introduction to the Discussion on China and Military Parades03:07: Analysis of the Recent Military Parade and Its Implications06:05: The Evolution of China's Nuclear Capabilities12:07: China's Conventional Military Strategy and Modernization16:04: China's Global Influence and New World Order20:06: The Role of Coercion and Deterrence in Chinese Strategy26:12: China's Space Program and Technological Advancements34:59: China's Cyber and Information Warfare Capabilities43:46: The Future of China's Military and Strategic Developments

La Paeria adjudica el nou sistema de recollida de residus intel•ligent que es posarà en marxa el 15 de novembre a Balaguer. Per facilitar l’adaptació al nou model, la Paeria impulsarà una campanya informativa amb punts d’informació, sessions explicatives i dos vídeos divulgatius: un sobre el funcionament de la targeta i l’APP, i un altre sobre el desplegament del nou sistema – El grup de la CUP ha retret a l’equip de govern de la Paeria que trigui encara un any més a treure a concurs el servei de Bus Urbà. Mari Carme Nuñez, també critica el conveni amb la central de compres de la Generalitat, ja que no es prioritza la compra al comerç local. Pel que fa a la denúncia que va fer l’Associació SOS Bigotis per una colònia de gats abandonats en un solar, Nuñez demana que la Paeria faci complir l’ordenança de benestar animal als propietaris del solar. Mari Carme Nuñez també ha sol•licitat a la Paeria poder conèixer el projecte del Pla de Barris que es presentarà a la Generalitat. Aquestes declaracions les ha fet la portaveu del grup de la Cup, Mari Carmen Nuñez, en el programa de Ràdio Balaguer Actualitat Plural La Guàrdia Urbana de Balaguer ha sancionat aquest dissabte un abocament de residus voluminosos a la via pública en un dia no autoritzat. La policia local ha enxampat in fraganti els autors dels fets gràcies a la col•laboració ciutadana La Diputació de Lleida preveu que la fibra òptica pública arribi a tots els municipis de la demarcació l’any 2028. L’ens supramunicipal i el Govern ja han desplegat mil quilòmetres de cablejat que abasten un 80% del territori Alcaldes i càrrecs electes d’ERC es planten contra els macroprojectes de renovables, residus i biogàs a Ponent. Esquerra presenta un manifest on reclama un model sostenible i participatiu davant la proliferació de macorplantes El subdelegat del Govern visita Penelles per conèixer el projecte de promoció turística de 7 petits municipis a l’entorn del Castell del Remei amb un ajut de Repte Demogràfic Aquest dissabte, la ciutat de Balaguer ha acollit un acte organitzat pel col•lectiu Balaguer amb Palestina, i amb la col•laboració de l’Associació Dona Pas, amb l’objectiu de mostrar la seva solidaritat amb el poble palestí i sensibilitzar la comunitat sobre la situació a Palestina El Teatre Municipal de Balaguer s’ha omplert aquest dissabte de màgia i solidaritat amb la gala benèfica “Per art de màgia” Ahir diumenge s’ha celebrat al Monestir de Santa Maria de Bellpuig de les Avellanes la 10a Festa dels Infants amb activitats lúdiques per a tota la família. La jornada estava organitzada pels Serveis Socials del Consell Comarcal de la Noguera Aquest dilluns tindrà lloc a les 19:30h a la Biblioteca Municipal la presentació del llibre ‘Etern, com el laberint’ d’Edgar Cotes Esports El Club Futbol Balaguer deixa escapar els dos primers punts de la temporada, amb l’empat a un contra el Llefià, en un partit on els balaguerins es van arribar a posar pel davant del marcador i encara mantenen la imbatibilitat El primer equip de l’Escola Futbol Sala Balaguer Comtat d’Urgell cau per 5-2 contra el Frederic Mistral Descarregar àudio (40:25 min / 19 MB)

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This Episodes Questions: Hi guys, enjoy the show.  I'm new to 3D printing having purchased a Bambu A1 earlier this year. I've recently begun tackling DIY projects that require long print times, so I'm considering adding a second printer to use while my A1 is busy. Initially, I planned to buy another A1, but I'm now thinking about getting a different model to broaden my 3D printing capabilities. So far, I've only worked with PLA and PETG, but I'm open to exploring other materials as I learn more. My budget is capped at $500. What printer would you recommend to complement my A1 and expand my options? Thanks for your suggestions! Mike S.   Hi,  Does the external temperature( household)along with the printer fans, both part fan and auxiliary potentially conflict to create issues with the MC board overheating, filament issues when printing and/or anything else? Can I use a temp controlled enclosure to prevent conflict in maintain temps or will the P1S suffice for this purpose? Thanks for this podcast.  Once again,  Rosemarie

We're coming to you, just a few weeks before Zac's wedding, and we're not stressed at all... mostly. We dive into the world of 3D printing, sharing some great tips we've learned and why some of us are ditching PLA filament. Eric also gives us his unfiltered thoughts on jigsaw blades after putting a bunch of them to the test. Plus, we're talking about the ridiculous product naming conventions in the tool industry and why we think a high-quality hand tool is always worth it, especially if it's been properly sharpened (which is harder than it looks!).Got a question that you want us to answer? Send us an email at ⁠⁠offthecutpodcast@gmail.com⁠Be sure to hit up the links below to get even more content from us!Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out Streamyard: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432⁠  ⁠⁠ ⁠-------------------------AftershowConsider supporting the show on Patreon to get access to the aftershow and unlock tons of cool perks!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast⁠  ⁠⁠⁠-------------------------Hang Out with UsWatch the live stream of the podcast on YouTube!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------Pick Up Some Merch!Windbreaker - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.spencleydesignco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   -------------------------Follow ZacInstagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/zacbuilds⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/@ZacBuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@zacbuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠  -------------------------Follow EricInstagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/spencleydesignco⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@spencleydesignco⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@spencleydesignco⁠⁠  ⁠-------------------------Follow Deric@PecanTreeDesign everywhere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/pecantreedesign⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ---------------------------Shoutout to:KM Tools for sponsoring the show! Check out everything they have to offer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KMTools.com ⁠⁠⁠kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO⁠ And ⁠WTB Woodworking⁠, our newest sponsor! Check out the giveaway over here:⁠https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway⁠ #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #YouTuber #OffTheCutPodcast

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El concert es farà aquest dissabte, a les 22 hores, a la Plaça de la Vila.

Balaguer acollirà el cap de setmana del 17 al 19 d’octubre la 33a edició de Firauto, la fira del vehicle d’ocasió i complements de Balaguer que oferirà més de 200 vehicles. La fira es complementa amb el tradicional Mercat de la Ganga i amb un espai de mobilitat elèctrica. La fira també aposta per la sensibilització i l’educació viària. Enguany, el vestíbul del pavelló acollirà l’exposició didàctica “Entre nosaltres”, centrada en la prevenció del consum de psicofàrmacs, alcohol i altres drogues entre la població adulta. El divendres a la tarda, durant l’acte inaugural, es realitzarà un homenatge en memòria de Toni Pla, de la marca J. Pla, un dels expositors més veterans del certamen, que ha participat en totes les edicions de Firauto fins al seu recent traspàs Jutgen un veí de Balaguer acusat d’agredir sexualment una menor que havia anat a retornar-li un gat. La Fiscalia demana 5 anys de presó per al processat, que nega els fets durant el judici a l’Audiència de Lleida El Govern aprova crear un fons extraordinari de 22 MEUR per a ajuntaments i consells comarcals. L’executiu està en converses amb els grups parlamentaris i creu que no hi haurà “cap problema” per garantir-ne el suport Les exportacions lleidatanes baixen un 1,5% entre gener i juliol i es queden en 1.856 MEUR. Les vendes a l’estranger remunten al juliol i pugen un 5,3% fins als 374 MEUR Dotze finalistes, tres de cada una de les províncies catalanes, buscaran aconseguir el trofeu de la Lliga del Porc i la Forquilla en una final que es disputarà a Lleida el diumenge, dia 28 de setembre, en el marc de la Fira de Sant Miquel El taller l’Estel de Balaguer ha estat escenari aquest dimarts a la tarda de l’acte de lliurament dels 485 euros de la recaptació de la tómbola solidària organitzada per l’Associació de Comerciants Eix Urgell dins de la festa del TardEix de Balaguer Les Aules de Formació de la Noguera arriben enguany a la seva 25a edició i ho celebraran amb un acte especial al Teatre de Balaguer el dimecres 22 d’octubre Aquest dimecres s’ha presentat la tercera edició de la prova esportiva Les 3ermites, un monogràfic de BTT que recorrerà el diumenge 19 d’octubre les principals ermites de la comarca de la Noguera, amb l’objectiu de recuperar l’èxit de la mítica prova Ermitanyos. D’altra banda dins de la Setmana de la Mobilitat, el dia abans, el dissabte dia 18 d’octubre, es farà la 35a edició de la Festa de la Bicicleta, una marxa popular en dues rodes pels carrers de la ciutat per a totes les edats Artesa de Segre celebra des d’aquest dimecres i fins diumenge la seva Festa Major, amb una programació variada que combina música, tradició, activitats infantils i nits de concerts Esports El passat cap de setmana es va celebrar la primera edició del torneig del Club Bàsquet Balaguer. Un torneig que va reunir a 300 jugadors de diferents indrets de la província de Lleida i que va servir per finalitzar la pretemporada dels equips base del club esportiu balaguerí El Waterpolo Balaguer va jugar el passat dissabte el primer partit amistós de la seva temporada esportiva contra El Pont de Suert en un matx que va servir per aprendre i gaudir del waterpolo.Descarregar àudio (38:46 min / 18 MB)

Tristan Tang discusses Taiwan's security dilemma in the face of increasing threats from China. The conversation explores the Taiwanese perspective on military preparedness, defense spending, and the expectations of U.S. support in the event of a conflict. Tristan shares insights on the societal attitudes towards the threat of invasion, the military strategies being employed, and the potential consequences of a Chinese takeover. The discussion concludes with Tristan's wishes for Taiwan's future, emphasizing the need for peace, political harmony, and strong U.S. military presence in the region.K. Tristan Tang is an associate fellow at the Research Project on China's Defense Affairs, Secure Taiwan Associate Corporation, and a member of the Pacific Forum's Young Leaders Program. His research focuses on China's defense industry and the People's Liberation Army. His work has appeared in the U.S. Naval War College's CMSI Note, U.S. Air University's Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, the Jamestown Foundation's China Brief, the Pacific Forum's PacNet, the Australian Strategic Policy Institute's The Strategist, and The Diplomat. He frequently posts overview maps of PLA activities around Taiwan and across the Pacific on X (@KTristanTang) and LinkedIn. He is also the founder of KTT's wargame, a popular science simulation of cross-strait conflict scenarios designed for non-military experts and the general public.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

La Federació de Cooperatives Agràries de Catalunya (FCAC) alerta que les intenses pluges han deixat afectacions de fins al 80% en alguns arrossars. L’Ajuntament de Deltebre ha presentat este dijous, 18 de setembre, a la sala d’actes del Sindicat de La Cava la candidatura del municipi al Pla de Barris i Viles de Catalunya. Camarles ha estrenat este cap de setmana el Delta Loops, un nou circuit de resistència en ciclisme de carretera emmarcat en la Setmana de l’Esport del municipi.

Quinzena edició de “Des de La Plaça del Blat” amb especial atenció a la visita de la Colla Joves a Londres i les properes previsions de la Colla Vella dels Xiquets de Valls. A més, parlem de la Diada de Santa Tecla a que s'ha celebrat aquest migdia a la Plaça de la Font de […]

La Paeria preveu finalitzar durant les properes setmanes la reforma de la zona enjardinada dels blocs del barri del Firal. S’hi habilitarà un parc infantil i un espai central per permetre un millor accés als serveis d’emergències L’entitat SOS Bigotis denuncia l’abandonament d’una colònia felina en un solar a Balaguer. Des de la Paeria han explicat que després de reunir-se amb els propietaris del solar i no aconseguir cap acord, es buscarà assessorament jurídic per a garantir al benestar animal d’aquesta colònia La tirolina de Rialb estarà llesta en tres mesos i tindrà finalment 920 metres de llargada, desprès de reduir 150 metres per no envair l’espai de vol d’aeronaus Més de cent entitats i col•lectius ja donen suport a la manifestació ruralista que sota el lema “Defensem la terra. Volem pobles vius” es durà a terme a Lleida el proper 5 d’octubre Balaguer acollirà el cicle “Obrim la ment” per promoure la salut mental i el benestar durant el mes d’octubre L’Oficina Jove del Consell Comarcal de la Noguera arrenca el nou curs escolar amb la previsió de visitar tots els centres d’educació secundària de la comarca per presentar a l’alumnat els seus projectes, serveis i activitats La Mercantil inaugura aquesta tardor la cinquena temporada amb onze espectacles de teatre, música, titelles i cinema Els guanyadors i guanyadores dels premis de la campanya comercial “Comprar local té premi especial” han visitat aquest dissabte Balaguer Ivars de Noguera tornarà a posar en valor el seu producte estrella amb la XIV Fira Tast del Préssec, que enguany se celebrarà els dies 27 i 28 de setembre de 2025 i estrenarà nova ubicació a la Plaça Major, l’Ajuntament i l’Espai Groc d’Ivars (Centre d’Interpretació del préssec i la pagesia) Esports El primer equip masculí del Club Bàsquet Balaguer es va estrenar a 1a Territorial guanyant per 50-62 a l’Artesa de Segre B El cadet de l’Escola Futbol Sala Balaguer Comtat d’Urgell va guanyar la final del vuitè memorial Quim Sala després d’empatar a cinc gols i de superar a la tanda de penals als Maristes de Montserrat de LleidaDescarregar àudio (33:38 min / 15 MB)

玉米这个选题，我们很早前就想聊了。两年前读到《杂食者的两难》这本书，被很多反直觉的知识震撼，玉米在产业化食物链中怎么如此强势？而现在，相较于食用消费的玉米，饲料消费和工业消费的玉米已经远超我们的想象，运用相当广泛。所以，这期节目我们很难一上来就说怎么享用鲜食玉米，主要说说我们是如何被玉米驯化的吧。01:33 万万没想到，猫砂、隔热垫、乙醇汽油、药片、塑料袋这些都可以用玉米做13:30 运用广泛的PLA（聚乳酸），说起来大家都不陌生18:52 中国人是什么时候吃到玉米的呢？可能比明代文献记载的还早29:56 玉米品种说起来很复杂，我们常吃的有哪些呢？38:18 还有爆裂玉米和高油玉米，不能直接吃40:57 玉米产量高到消弭了东西方饮食标签区隔47:01 《平凡的世界》里，《玉米人》怎么吃玉米？57:42 玉米面至今是北方人心中特别重要的粮食59:25 家里种点老玉米，清水煮着吃或炭火烤来吃66:35 路边摊的玉米为什么总是吃得不得要领？71:35 你猜一日四餐我们会吃到多少玉米？片头BGM：Johnny Tillotson - Send Me The Pillow You Dream On片尾曲：Skeeter Davis - Please Help Me I'm Falling【本期主播】乐克｜郭爱美｜秋蓬｜House【收听与联络方式】欢迎大家在苹果播客、小宇宙App、喜马拉雅、荔枝App、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、汽水儿等音频平台订阅本节目。如有反馈或合作需求，请发邮件至289004133@qq.com，大家也可以在新浪微博搜索「鲸鱼赫兹」找到我们。还可以关注我们的小红书账号“鲸鱼赫兹NEVERLAND”，会发些节目外的事情。

Sestdienas “Atsperes” viesis - aktieris Gundars Grasbergs. Viņš ir kuršu vadonis Pudiķis Raiņa jaunības traģēdijā “Indulis un Ārija”, kam 20. septembrī pirmizrāde Latvijas Nacionālajā teātrī. Sarunā - par skatuvi, dzīvi ārpus tās, kontrabasu, bērnu mācīšanu un prokrastinēšanu. Nacionālajā teātrī šovakar Raiņa traģēdijas “Indulis un Ārija” pirmizrāde. Vakar īpašo viesu izrādē man blakus sēdēja komponists Arturs Maskats, kurš atcerējās viņa komponēto mūziku šai lugai Dailes teātrī pirms 40 gadiem. Viņš noteica - nu jā, koris, ko tad citu, man arī bija koris. Jūsu iestudējumā ir Ērika Ešenvalda mūzika un "dzīvs" koris, turklāt kāds - Valsts akadēmiskais koris “Latvija”. Ko tas maina tavā aktiera izjūtā, kad darbojas vēl tāds milzīgs sastāvs un dzīva mūzika ir līdzās? Tas ir neaprakstāmi, ka 50 cilvēki veido atmosfēru "dzīvajā", tepat uz vietas. Mēs visu laiku strādājām ar ierakstiem tajās vietās, kur iecerēta mūzika, koris jau bija veicis demo ierakstus, bet tad pienāca brīdis, kad viņi atnāca un apsēdās zālē, un bija sajūta, ka tirpas skrien pa kauliem, ka dzīvā enerģija ceļ šo mūziku. Uzdevums ir saslēgties kopā ar viņiem. Mēs par sevi spēlējam ludziņu, bet mēs to stāstu stāstām ar viņiem kopā. Tas ir elements, kas brīnišķīgā veidā veido atmosfēru ainām. Tur tev jāpiekrīt pilnīgi noteikti. Divas pirmizrādes divās blakus dienās - Dailes teātrī “Orākuls”, Nacionālajā teātrī - “Indulis un Ārija”. Digitālais pret analogo. Par ko tu esi - kompaktdisku vai skaņuplati? Jo abi ir labi. Skaidrs, ka laiks iet un bez digitālā neiztikt nekur, bet teātris tomēr ir dzīvā, analogā māksla. Mūsu iestudējuma gadījumā mēs mikrofonus neizmantojam, nav apskaņots nekas. Tas pat liekas kā solītis atpakaļ - tikai ar dzīvu vārdu un dzīvu dziedāšanu zālē tikt līdz skatītājiem. Protams, tas bija arī izaicinājums - gandrīz katrā izrādē uz lielās skatuves tiek izmantoti mikrofoni, bet tomēr jāspēj runāt tā, kā šis teātris bija būvēts, lai mēs tur stāvētu un ar sevi piepildītu zāli. Ar režisori Indru Rogu jūs droši vien daudz esat runājuši par to, ar kādu domu gribat piepildīt šo lugu šodien. Kā tu teiktu? Klausoties Ērika Ešenvalda mūziku un saprotot lugas tēmu, man tā ir lūgšana par Latviju. Tur ir tik milzīgas saistības ar šībrīža situāciju. Par to ir daudz runāts, režisore arī daudz ir savas domas par to izteikusi. Tas ir mūsu liktenis. Tad tā bija saujiņa kūru, tad zemgaļi, tagad ir noformējusies Latvija, bet viņa ir maza. Kā Raiņa Mintauts saka, tas ir smilšu grauds, kuru jebkurā brīdī kāds iedomāsies un gribēs samalt, izcept un apēst. Bet tomēr latvji ir spītes cilts. Sīka spītes cilts. Indulis to saprata. Viņa lielā ideja bija, ka nāks laiks un tas, ko mēs nepanācām - tautas vienosies. Tas ir fakts, un to Rainis ir ierakstījis, ka tautām ir jāvienojas, lai mēs būtu spēks un stāvētu pretī šiem milžiem, kas vienmēr gribēs lāčot pāri. Ir jāvienojas, jautājums tikai - uz kādiem pamatiem. Mintauts piedāvā uz varas un parastajiem pamatiem, bet tam jānotiek nevardarbīgā veidā, ka tautas vienosies un tāpēc gribēs būt vienotas savā starpā. Tās netiks pakļautas, bet uz citiem principiem gribēs tikt vienotas. Kaut kādā ziņā tas jau ir noticis. Eiropas Savienības ideja, kā šis Eiropas bloks formējas - tas jau toreiz ir bijis pravietots. Tā bija Induļa lielā doma. Par šo tēmu savā veidā runā arī “Orākuls”. Pēdējā laikā no izrādēm paliek prātā citāti, no “Orākula” man palika prātā, ka miers ir tikai viena no kara fāzēm. No šīs izrādes arī paliek prātā daudzi citāti. Atcerējos un sev pierakstīju tādu, ko saka Ārija - te saulīte par sarkanu, mums, vāciem, balta tā. Vēl viens citāts - latveļi iepretim leišu milzenim. Programmiņā jums ir doti jūsu spilgtākie citāti vai atslēgas frāzes lugā, bet tur nav tava citāta, tāpēc vaicāšu - kas ir tava atslēgas frāze lugā? Pudiķa skatījums ir… Pudiķis ir kuršu vadonis, tavs tēls. Nē, viņš ir labietis. Viņš saprot, ka bez vadoņa mēs nevaram, un viņš pats tāds vairs nav, viņš ir gados. Tur ir palikuši pensionāri un bērni, un ir vajadzīgs jaunais līderis, un viņš ir tas, kurš viņu ir izaudzinājis. Bet Pudiķis vienalga pārstāv veco, konservatīvo domāšanu, ka mēs paši varēsim, paši ar sakostiem zobiem cīnīsimies, bet neiesim ne ar vienu nekādās koalīcijās, tikai paši. Beigu teksts ir - es saprotu, tu mani uzveici. Viņš līdz galam īsti nevar saprast Induļa domu, uz kurieni tas viss iet - ar mīlestību, saprašanu, piedošanu nē, ar atriebšanu, ar naidu mums ir sevi jāaizsargā. Viņš nevar saprast, kur iet tā jaunā Induļa doma. Taču beigās viņš atzīst, ka tu esi mani uzvarējis, tas ir tas jaunais spēks, tagad ir tavs laiks, dzīvosim. Plašāk - audioierakstā.

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L’Encontats, el Mercat del Conte i el Llibre Il•lustrat de Balaguer, celebra aquest cap de setmana el gruix d’actes de la seva desena edició. Dissabte al matí tindrà lloc l’acte central del desè aniversari, amb la presentació del llibre commemoratiu i l’estrena de la cançó de l’Encontats. I diumenge arribarà la gran festa familiar, amb nombroses parades d’editorials i llibreries especialitzades, així com tallers, instal•lacions i espectacles de gran format Diferents Col•legis i instituts de Lleida es mobilitzen contra les agressions a docents arran del cas de Balaguer. Els centres porten avui a terme protestes per denunciar la indefensió del professorat. L’associació de directors exigeix més recursos perquè tots tinguin educadors socials als seus equips Junts insta el Govern a construir una rotonda a la intersecció de la C-53 amb la LV-3331 de Penelles a Linyola. Demana a l’Executiu que garanteixi la seguretat viària a tots els punts conflictius d’aquesta carretera La Diputació ha invertit més de 2 M€ en els projectes ‘Paisatges de Ponent’ i ‘Camí de Sant Jaume-Xarxa pel Patrimoni’. Es resolen convenis amb diversos ajuntaments dels traçats, molts d’ells a la comarca de la Noguera La campanya forestal del 2025 es tanca amb un 62,6% més d’incendis respecte a la de l’any anterior. Els dos grans focs a Torrefeta i Florejacs i Paüls sumen més de 7.000 hectàrees cremades. D’altra banda una recerca de la UAB i la UdL conclou que els cavalls poden tenir un paper clau en la prevenció d’incendis forestals El Patronat de Turisme presenta l’oferta de cicloturisme del Pirineu i les Terres de Lleida a la fira Sea Otter de Girona. Ho ha fet en un acte al qual han assistit el director de l’organisme, Juli Alegre, i la ciclista i influencer Anita González, que ha actuat com a prescriptora de la demarcació El Festival Internacional de Cinema d’Àger (FICdÀ) arriba enguany a la seva tercera edició, que tindrà lloc del 3 al 5 d’octubre de 2025 a la Col•legiata de Sant Pere d’Àger, que va ser escenari aquest dijous de l’avcte de presentació. El certamen manté l’aposta pel cinema independent internacional i projectarà un total de 14 curtmetratges, amb 12 ficcions i 2 documentals Agenda Aquest divendres el Centre de Recerca Biomèdica de Torrelameu se sumarà a la celebració de la Nit de la Recerca, amb una sèrie d’activitats gratuïtes dirigides a nens, joves i adults El Grafftech Fest, festival internacional d’art urbà que combina art, cultura i tecnologia, fa parada aquest cap de setmana a Os de Balaguer i Gerb amb la creació de dos murals de grans dimensions que incorporen realitat augmentada en 3D Penelles acollirà la segona edició d’Artnatura – Aquí tardor, una proposta que combina natura, art i música a la Serra de Bellmunt-Almenara. L’activitat forma part del Pla de Promoció Turística de l’Ajuntament i inclou tallers creatius, música en directe i fotografia nocturna Aquest proper cap de setmana, Térmens acollirà la 2ª Trobada Gegantera Vila de Térmens, serà dissabte, i la 6a trobada de plaques de cava i Fira d’artesans, el proper diumenge Esports En l’apartat esportiu farem les prèvies del cap de setmana en les quals parlarem del Club Futbol Balaguer, que comença aquest diumenge el campionat de Primera Catalana visitant a la Unió Deportiva Parc de Barcelona També el Club Futbol Vallfogona i de l’Artesa de Segre comencen aquest cap de setmana el campionat de Segona Catalana I acabarem parlant del primer equip masculí del Club Bàsquet Balaguer, que s’estrenarà a Primera Territorial contra el CENG Artesa de SegreDescarregar àudio (54:54 min / 25 MB)

Milers de persones han sortit al carrer aquest dijous al centre de Perpinyà per manifestar-se contra la proposta de retallades del govern francès. La manifestació, convocada per la intersindical, ha sortit a les 10:30 de la Plaça Catalunya i ha recorregut amb un ambient festiu els carrers de la capital del Rosselló.Les xifres de participació han estat de 7.000 persones segons l'organització, 3.500 segons la policia. En qualsevol cas, ha estat un augment notable de participació respecte a la manifestació de dimecres de la setmana passada, que els sindicats consideraven un "assaig"

En l’apartat “ENTITAT DEL MES” parlarem amb ASPID”, que ens explicaran els projectes de l’entitat per aquest tercer trimestre de l’any. I en l’espai “INFOENTITATS” parlarem amb Mufanitawa i l’Associació Africana de la Noguera, que ens facilitaran tota la informació sobre la Firaentitats’25 organitzada per la Taula d’Entitats de Balaguer Com sempre amb la direcció i presentació a càrrec de l’Anna Solà, tècnica del Pla d’Acció Comunitària dels Serveis Socials de la Noguera, i la col•laboració de Miquel Aige.Descarregar àudio (43:07 min / 20 MB)

El grup municipal d’Esquerra Republicana a Balaguere alerta que la Paeria de Balaguer es troba en una situació crítica que pot derivar en un bloqueig administratiu greu a partir del mes d’octubre, quan totes les places habilitades de tresoreria, recaptació, intervenció i properament el de secretaria estaran sense cobrir. El grup d’ERC manifesta que la manca d’aquestes figures pot provocar un col•lapse institucional amb “incompliments legals i de terminis, risc de morositat, impagaments i pèrdua de control econòmic” La paera en cap de Balaguer, Lorena González, nega que hi hagi cap col•lapse, i que aquest llocs es cobriran amb personal de la casa fins que es puguin cobrir aquestes places amb un nou procés que ja s’ha iniciat. González ha retret a l’oposició les critiques i els ha demanat “un cop de mà i que els facin costat per intentar fer córrer la veu per trobar aquest personal Continuen a bon ritme les obres de reforma del carrer Jacint Verdaguer, tot i que s’hi ha hagut d’afegir algunes tasques com el renovat de la xarxa d’aigua. La intenció és enllestir les obres a finals del mes d’octubre. L’obra permetrà guanyar en confort i seguretat pels usuaris d’equipaments com la llar d’infants El Patufet L’Encontats, el Mercat del Conte i el Llibre Il•lustrat de Balaguer, continua amb la seva programació. Aquest dijous les activitats han començat al mati al Teatre Municipal amb la representació de l’espectacle “Petits Somnis”. També han tingut lloc els tallers d’il•lustració per a l’alumnat de 3r de Primària, a càrrec dels il•lustradors Francesc Infante, Natasha Domanova, Blanca Caminal i Marta Montañá El vicepresident de la Diputació de Lleida, Agustí Jiménez, ha visitat aquest dimecres al matí el municipi de la Sentiu de Sió, on s’ha reunit amb el seu alcalde, Josep Torres, amb qui ha mantingut una reunió de treball per conèixer de primera mà els projectes i les necessitats dels seus veïns i veïnes Acord entre regants i empreses fotovoltaiques per assegurar regadiu i projectes d’energies renovables ordenadament. Insten al Parlament i el Govern a crear una nova norma amb rang de llei per “sumar, desbloquejar i avançar” Agricultura convoca ajuts de 2,8 MEUR per a les comunitats de regants afectades per la sequera del 2024. La convocatòria vol compensar les despeses extraordinàries dels productors i fomentar la seva continuïtat Balaguer acull fins aquest dissabte la iniciativa Experiencia INCIBE per conscienciar sobre ciberseguretat a la ciutadania. Aquest roadshow itinerant d’INCIBE està instal•lat a la Plaça del Morter de Balaguer, i és una iniciativa que organitza el Ministeri de Transformació Digital i Funció Pública. Proposa diverses activitats sobre conscienciació, formació i divulgació d’eines per a navegar de forma segura a la xarxa digital El Grafftech Fest, festival internacional d’art urbà que combina art, cultura i tecnologia, fa parada aquest cap de setmana a Os de Balaguer i Gerb amb la creació de dos murals de grans dimensions que incorporen realitat augmentada en 3D Térmens celebra una cap de setmana ple de tradició, col•leccionisme i música, amb la 2ª Trobada Gegantera Vila de Térmens el dissabte i la 6a trobada de plaques de cava i Fira d’artesans el diumenge Continua a Balaguer el Cicle Gaudí de cinema amb la projecció el dijous dia 18 de setembre de la pel•lícula ‘La Furia’ Esports Aquest cap de setmana se celebrarà la primera edició del torneig del Club Bàsquet Balaguer al pavelló 1r Octubre de Balaguer i a les dues pistes del recinte IMPACSA, en un horari que anirà des de les nou i quart del matí fins a les vuit de la tarda, tant el dissabte com el diumenge, amb els equips formatius masculins i femenins Finalitzarem el bloc fent un petit repàs a com va anar el setè memorial Josep Farnell de futbol sala, on van participar els equips formatius de l’EFS Balaguer Comtat d’UrgellDescarregar àudio (36:32 min / 17 MB)

    CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW SCHEDULE 1957 9-15-25 GOOD EVENING.  THE SHOW BEGINS IN TROUBLED AMERICA... FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Ambassador Husain Haqqani states US allies are "very worried" by American internal division and extreme rhetoric, unlike past unity. Bill Roggio notes similar European issues, but the US now seems to lead in domestic disorder. Adversaries like China, Russia, and Islamist extremists exploit this polarization, using social media manipulation and citing Western decline. Both emphasize leaders must reduce aggressive rhetoric, promote bipartisan cooperation, and control social media to heal divisions, advocating for unity to counter external exploitation and domestic radicalization. 915-930 HEADLINE: Global Allies Worry About US Division, Adversaries Exploit Weakness GUEST AND TITLE: Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute Director of Eurasia Project; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies 930-945 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom 945-1000 HEADLINE: Political Crises Deepen in Brazil and Venezuela Amidst US Pressure GUEST AND TITLE: Alejandro Peña Esclusa, Venezuelan writer and thinker; Ernesto Araújo, former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Brazil SUMMARY: Ernesto Araújo discusses former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's conviction for an alleged assassination plot, calling it a "show trial" despite a dissenting judge's opinion. He notes Bolsonaro's failed anti-system movement. Alejandro Peña Esclusa reports a US military buildup near Venezuela, fostering internal military discussions about turning in Maduro. Both believe their countries' fates are linked; Venezuela's liberation could expose a crime network, potentially delegitimizing Lula's regime and fostering broader Latin American freedom SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: Houthis Remain Undeterred Despite Israeli Strikes and US Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: Bridget Toomey, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Houthi Watcher; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies SUMMARY: Bridget Toomey reports Houthis continue daily drone and missile launches towards Israel, with Israeli Iron Dome defenses proving effective. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi military and media infrastructure in Sana'a, causing civilian casualties. US Treasury sanctioned 32 Houthi-affiliated individuals/entities for supporting Iranian-backed smuggling networks. Toomey confirms Iran absolutely provides weapons, mostly via ship routes, despite interdiction efforts. She notes Houthis are undeterred, fueled by past attacks, and will likely continue unless Iran is held accountable. Bill Roggio critiques a recent, unsuccessful Israeli strike in Doha. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: South Korea's President Accused of Aligning with CCP and North Korea GUEST AND TITLE: Morse Tan, former US Ambassador at Large for Global Criminal Justice; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Morse Tan and Gordon Chang discuss South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's policies, including a visa waiver for Chinese tourists, which Tan likens to CCP tactics. Tan claims Yoon aligns with the Chinese Communist Party and North Korea, dismantling counterintelligence and attending parades with Putin and Kim Jong-un. He reports Chinese nationals, pro-Yoon, illegally voted, and a third of South Korean police are reportedly CCP operatives. Yoon'sapproval is low, with most Koreans distrusting the CCP and prioritizing the US alliance. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesSUMMARY: John Hardie discusses Ukrainian advances in the Sumy border area, noting Russia has redeployed better units to other regions like Donetsk, focusing on areas near Pokrovsk. He suggests Ukraine's counterattacks are part of an active defense, and their focus on Pokrovsk is strategically sound despite manpower shortages. Hardie highlights recent massive Russian drone barrages, including one into Poland, as a "wake-up call" for NATO to improve cost-effective air defenses. He advocates for stronger US secondary sanctions on Russian oil revenue and untying Ukraine's hands for long-range strikes. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: Ukraine Advances in Sumy, NATO Urged to Boost Russia Sanctions GUEST AND TITLE: John Hardie, Foundation for Defense of Democracies; Bill Roggio, Senior Fellow for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies130-1145 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet.1145-1200 HEADLINE: MIT Professor Explains the Discovery of Ionic Liquid, Expanding Search for Extraterrestrial Life GUEST AND TITLE: Professor Sara Seager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Livingston, Dr. Space of the Space Show SUMMARY: Professor Sara Seager discusses the accidental lab discovery of ionic liquids, a non-evaporating liquid salt potentially sustaining life on planets without water, expanding the traditional "habitable zone" concept. She envisions future missions like a Solar Gravitational Lens Telescope. For her lifetime, Professor Seager prioritizes privately funded "Morning Star missions" to Venus, beginning with Rocket Lab in 2026, to directly study its cloud particles for signs of life in this overlooked sister planet FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: US Diplomat Addresses Failed Doha Strike Amidst Iranian Defiance GUEST AND TITLE: Mary Kissel, Executive Vice President, Stephens Incorporated, former Senior Advisor for the Secretary of State SUMMARY: Mary Kissel discusses Secretary of State Marco Rubio's diplomatic shuttle after an unsuccessful Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leadership. Despite the failure, she believes Israel's defense capabilities and past decapitation efforts were incredible, fostering public resolve against terrorism. Kissel notes Qatar's role as a money-laundering center and host of terror groups, despite its strategic importance to the US. She emphasizes that Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, remains defiant regarding its nuclear and missile programs, posing an ongoing challenge for Israel and the US.1215-1230 Guest Names: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio Summary: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio discuss Al-Sharaa, the self-named president of Syria, who was appointed by militia leaders. His loyalist-drafted constitution grants him extensive powers, with key ministries held by former HTScommanders, and minority representatives serving as mere tokens. Formal Name: Ahmad Sharawi and Bill Roggio, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies 1230-1245 HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition requires intent to destroy a group. He questions the credibility of the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Berkowitz highlights the absurdity, noting the Palestinian population tripled since the 1980s despite such claims. He attributes propaganda success to Hamas's use of human shields, shifting responsibility for civilian casualties. A comprehensive report systematically refutes claims of deliberate starvation, civilian targeting, and infrastructure bombing, demonstrating Israel's precautions.1245-100 AM HEADLINE: Genocide Allegations Against Israel Debunked by Expert Analysis GUEST AND TITLE: Peter Berkowitz, Tad and Diane Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution at Stanford University SUMMARY: Peter Berkowitz debunks genocide allegations against Israel, emphasizing the UN definition require

HEADLINE: China's Advanced Weapon Systems and Global Asteroid Defense Ambitions GUEST AND TITLE: Rick Fisher, Senior Fellow, International Assessment and Strategy Center; Gordon Chang, author and geopolitical analyst SUMMARY: Rick Fisher discusses China's new DF-26D ballistic missile, capable of intercepting aircraft carriers up to 4,000 km, and other advanced unmanned weapon systems surpassing US capabilities. Gordon Chang questions US defense against these hypersonic threats. Fisher notes Russia's Energia space program faces financial distress due to the Ukraine war. China proposes an international asteroid defense, inviting global participation. Fisher warns this PLA-controlled initiative could be a front to develop anti-satellite capabilities and challenge the US in future conflicts. 1936

Feast your ears on his melodious 285th round as we give some underrated songwriters the pecan pie of just desserts.Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! Your support helps us continue to bring you entertaining and thought-provoking content.At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.We'd love to hear what you think about underrated songwriters and Jay's brilliant beertography! Share your thoughts and see Jay's brilliant beertography at beerthursdayshow on Instagram! Your feedback is always appreciated and helps us improve. Your comment might even inspire a future episode!Never miss a round [aka, an episode]! Please help us reach more listeners by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Your feedback helps us improve and boosts our visibility and credibility in the podcasting world! PlA-star review can help other music and songwriting enthusiasts discover our podcast.Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Underrated Rockstars: Unsung Songwriting HeroesGet ready for another captivating installment of Beer Thursday! This week, join Jay and Shayne as they embark on an unforgettable musical journey, diving deep into the world of underrated songwriters whose lyrical brilliance often goes unnoticed. From the lyrical magic of Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon to the surprising poetic knacks of Rick Springfield and Neil Peart of Rush, this round is packed with insights that will transform how you view your favorite artists. But that's not all! Expect plenty of laughs as the guys share hilarious stories and intriguing trivia — did you know Elvis Presley had a quirky way of handling songwriting credits? Tune in for a delightful blend of sharp commentary and side-splitting banter that's guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. Grab your drink, settle in, and celebrate the unsung songwriting heroes together!

El 10 de setembre feia dies que estava marcat a les agendes de molts nord-catalans com l'inici d'unes mobilitzacions per expressar el rebuig a les polítiques dels governs de l'estat francès i el rebuig al president Macron. Si bé és cert que el matí ha estat més aviat fred pels interessos dels manifestants, la manifestació del migdia al centre de Perpinyà ha fet apujar els ànims i fins i tot s'ha tallat durant algunes hores el Pont Aragó, el que comunica la Plaça Catalunya i els barris de la riba nord de la Tet.

In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu breaks down last week's eightieth anniversary celebrations for victory in WWII and the PLA military parade held in Beijing. The first part of the discussion focuses on the politics, dialogue between foreign leaders in attendance, and international community response to the parade; the second focuses on the content of the parade, including the advanced weapons showcase, and the PLA's modernization efforts; and finally, Miles comments on the anti-CCP demonstration in Chongqing, and the significance of this protest within the context of the anniversary celebrations.China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. 

Ierakstot interneta meklētājā angļu vārdu „agility”, ko tulko kā veiklība, algoritms piedāvās neskaitāmu skaitu vingrinājumu, kas domāti cilvēka veiklības uzlabošanai. Šoreiz raidījumā Kā labāk dzīvot mazāk par cilvēkiem, bet vairāk par suņiem un viņu veiklības treniņiem. Adžiliti ir sporta veids, kurā suns, klausot saimnieku, pārvar dažādus šķēršļus noteiktā trasē! Sunim tā ir kā spēle un rotaļa kopā ar saimnieku. Plašāk stāsta Natālija Sokolova, kura nodarbojas ar šo sporta veidu, un trenere, starptautiskās kategorijas tiesnese Lidija Beļajeva kopā ar šeltiju Varju. Pieredzē dalās Saiva Pekuse. Viņa ir četrus gadus veca Austrālijas ganu suņa saimniece. Kad suņa riešana sāka traucēt gan pašiem, gan kaimiņiem, kinologs ieteica suni aizvest uz adžiliti nodarbībām. Lidija Beļajeva iepazīstina ar adžiliti: ir vairāki šķēršļi, dažādas barjeras, bumbas, slaloms, kuras suņiem jāpārvar noteiktā secībā un mēs kā treneri suni vedam cauri trasei noteiktā secībā un pēc iespējas ātrāk. Kurš ātrāk pieveiks bez kļūdām, tas arī uzvar. Šajā veiklības sporta veidā notiek gan vietējās, gan starptautiskas sacensības, ir cilvēki, kuri vienkārši nāk treniņā un nekad nepiedalās sacensībās, vienkārši suņa veselībai, savai veselībai, jo cilvēkam tur arī ir diezgan daudz jāpaskrien. Adžiliti uzlabo cilvēka un suņa savstarpējo kontaktu, jo suns skrien bez pavadas, bez siksnas lielā ātrumā un klausās. "Suņiem patīk skriet. Sākumā var motivēt ar kārumiņu vai mantiņu, kas nu kuram patīk. Pēc tam viņam vienkārši patīk pats process, patīk skriet, patīk piedalīties, kopā ar savu saimnieku kaut ko padarīt. Tad vairāk nevajag ne ar ko motivēt. Viņš atnāk uz laukuma un ir tik motivēts kaut ko darīt, ka tik skrien," stāsta Lidija Beļajeva. Ne visu šķirņu suņi var trenēties, lai piedalītos sacensībās, bet savam priekam piedalīties noteikti var daudzi. "Adžiliti ir kolosāla brīnumtabletīte, kā risināt suņu uzvedības problēmas, bet treniņiem nav jābūt septiņas reizes nedēļā," uzskata Natālija Sokolova. "Mans stāsts, kāpēc es atnācu adžilti, ir saistīts ar to, ka tad, kad tu lasi aprakstu par šķirnes izvēli, tev liekas - man būs visgudrākais suns pasaulē. Tad tu saskaries ar to, ka visgudrākajam sunim pasaulē ir vajadzīga mentāla slodze. Tie, kuri paņem aktīvas suņu šķirnes, kuras ir ar augstu IQ, rēķinieties, ka jums būs jādod mentālā slodze," pieredzē dalās Natālija Sokolova. "Manā gadījumā viss tik perfekti salikās, ka nāca adžilti, bet es sapratu to, ka ir jāiemāca arī paklausības pamati. Jo adžiliti ir par ļoti ciešu kontakta izveidi starp saimnieku un suni, bet bez kaut kādiem pamatiem, ka sunim ir, piemēram, jāpaliek startā, tu nevari to visu izveikt."  

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The People's Liberation Army has displayed all types of its fifth-generation combat planes on active duty for the first time via the grand parade on Wednesday, a move that observers say is intended to show its world-class air prowess.中国人民解放军在周三的盛大阅兵式上，首次展示了现役的所有型号第五代战斗机。观察人士表示，此举旨在彰显中国具备世界一流的空中实力。All of the five models — the J-20, J-20A, J-20S and J-35A of the PLA Air Force as well as the PLA Navy's J-35 — thundered past the Tian'anmen Square in central Beijing as they flew in several arrowhead-shaped groups around the end of a 70-minute parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.在这场时长70分钟、纪念中国人民抗日战争（1931-1945）暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年的阅兵式临近尾声时，五种型号的战斗机——中国人民解放军空军的歼-20、歼-20A、歼-20S、歼-35A以及海军的歼-35——组成多个箭头形编队，轰鸣着飞过北京市中心的天安门广场。This is the first time in the world that five models of cutting-edge stealth fighter jets have appeared in one parade.这是全球首次有五种型号的尖端隐形战斗机在同一场阅兵式上亮相。It also marked the maiden public performance of the J-20S, the world's first and only model of twin-seat stealth jet; the J-20A, an upgraded single-seat variant of the J-20 baseline configuration; and the J-35, the first radar-evading combat plane in the Navy.此次阅兵也标志着全球首款且目前唯一的双座隐形战斗机歼-20S、歼-20基础型号的升级单座版本歼-20A，以及中国海军首款隐形战斗机歼-35的首次公开亮相。Wang Yanan, chief editor of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, told China Daily that this is the first time in the history of the People's Republic of China that so much new hardware has been sent to a parade.《航空知识》杂志主编王亚男在接受《中国日报》采访时表示，这是中华人民共和国成立以来，首次在阅兵式上展示如此多的新型装备。“What we have seen is an unprecedented unveiling of China's domestically developed weaponry such as those new aircraft. All of these previously unseen weapons have state-of-the-art designs and superior capabilities, and have tremendously enhanced the Chinese armed forces' overall strength,” Wang said.王亚男表示：“我们此次看到的是中国自主研发武器装备——如这些新型战机——前所未有的集中亮相。所有这些此前未公开的武器都具备最先进的设计和卓越性能，极大提升了中国军队的整体实力。”“Specifically speaking, the appearance of the J-20 and J-35 families on a considerable scale means that the Air Force and Navy are in the middle of a systemic transformation that highlights the core role of fifth-generation types, namely these stealth jets,” he said, stating that the PLA is likely to be ahead of other militaries around the globe in terms of establishing a comprehensive fifth-generation air combat system.他指出：“具体而言，歼-20和歼-35系列战机的大规模亮相，表明中国空军和海军正处于以第五代战机（即这些隐形战机）为核心的体系化转型之中。”他还表示，在构建全面的第五代空战体系方面，中国人民解放军可能已走在全球其他军队前列。According to a statement published before the V-Day parade by a temporary command in charge of the event's aircraft squadrons, the new military planes “have been deployed to handle high-intensity warfare” while their appearance was meant to “reflect the PLA's strength to deter adversaries and safeguard China's airspace.”负责此次阅兵式空中梯队的临时指挥部在阅兵前发布声明称，这些新型军机“已列装部队，可执行高强度作战任务”，而它们的亮相旨在“彰显中国人民解放军震慑对手、捍卫中国领空的实力”。J-20S（歼-20S）The J-20S, like other members of the J-20 series, was designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, an Aviation Industry Corp of China subsidiary in Sichuan province, and was declassified in November 2024 by appearing in the form of a small-scale mock-up at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition.与歼-20系列其他型号一样，歼-20S由中国航空工业集团旗下位于四川省的成都飞机设计研究所设计，并于2024年11月在第十五届中国国际航空航天博览会上以小型模型形式首次解密。According to designers at AVIC, the J-20S is a heavy-duty radar-evading fighter jet with long-range operation and multifunction capabilities.中国航空工业集团的设计师表示，歼-20S是一款具备远程作战能力和多功能属性的重型隐形战斗机。The twin-seat plane is characterized by its supreme ability to seize superiority in air combat, carry out precision strikes against land and sea targets, and perform battlefield situational awareness, electronic jamming as well as tactical command and control operations.这款双座战机的核心优势在于：具备极强的夺取制空权能力、可对陆基和海基目标实施精确打击，同时能执行战场态势感知、电子干扰及战术指挥控制任务。In addition to conventional tasks, the J-20S can team up with unmanned planes in air combat, designers said.设计师还指出，除常规任务外，歼-20S还可在空战中与无人机协同作战。Fu Qianshao, an aircraft researcher who had served with the Air Force for decades, said the jet is likely to be tasked with conducting electronic warfare operations or guiding unmanned aircraft to hit enemy targets.曾在空军服役数十年的航空研究员傅前哨表示，歼-20S可能承担电子战任务，或引导无人机打击敌方目标。“The additional operator in the backseat is responsible for controlling electronic warfare instruments or coordinating strike operations by his or her plane and attack drones. His or her work can enable the J-20S to better use precision-guided munitions and connect with the airborne early-warning and control systems,” he said. “It is better to have an operator to focus on these extended functions because only one pilot would be too busy to take care of all of those tasks in real air combat.”他解释道：“后座的额外操作员负责操控电子战设备，或协调本机与攻击型无人机的打击行动。这一设置能让歼-20S更高效地使用精确制导武器，并与空中预警指挥系统联动。在实际空战中，仅靠一名飞行员难以兼顾所有任务，专门安排一名操作员负责这些扩展功能更为合理。”An extra seat will bring more benefits than these, the veteran researcher added.这位资深研究员补充称，双座设计的优势不止于此。"The twin-seat variant can have a backup flight-control system installed for the backseat operator to use in case the main system malfunctions or is damaged in action, or the front-seat pilot becomes incapacitated.“双座型号可搭载备用飞行控制系统，若主控制系统在作战中出现故障或受损，或前座飞行员失去行动能力，后座操作员可启动备用系统操控战机。“It can also be used to train new aviators to make them familiar with the cutting-edge fighter jet as quickly as possible,” Fu stated.傅前哨表示：“此外，歼-20S还可用于培训新飞行员，帮助他们尽快熟悉这款尖端战机。”J-20A（歼-20A）Another J-20 variant — the J-20A — has several external differences from the baseline model: an enlarged spine, reshaped nosecone, and modified engine intakes optimized for new, mightier engines developed by Chinese engineers on their own.歼-20的另一改进型号歼-20A与基础型号在外观上有多处不同：机身脊背加长、机头重新设计，且发动机进气道经过优化，以适配中国工程师自主研发的新型大功率发动机。Its engines are widely believed to have thrust vector control technology that provides significant benefits in flight maneuverability.外界普遍认为，歼-20A的发动机配备了推力矢量控制技术，这一技术能显著提升战机的飞行机动性。The technology enables a pilot to adjust the engine exhaust nozzles to redirect thrust, allowing the plane to carry out previously unimaginable maneuvers at very high angles of attack, meaning its nose is pointed at an angle greatly exceeding the jet's current vector.通过这项技术，飞行员可调整发动机尾喷口方向以改变推力方向，使战机能在超大迎角（机头指向与飞行轨迹夹角远大于常规范围）下完成以往难以实现的机动动作。This capability is expected to be a great advantage for fighter aviators when evading a missile or seeking an advantageous position in within-visual-range air combat.这种能力使战机在规避导弹或近距离空战中抢占优势位置时，能为飞行员提供显著优势。In addition to stunning tactical maneuvers, the new powerplants may also bring about higher fuel efficiency and longer flight range.除实现出色的战术机动外，新型发动机还可能提升燃油效率，延长战机航程。Wang Yanan, chief editor of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said the J-20A's optimized aerodynamic configuration, especially the slightly raised spine, has created a direct benefit: a bigger inner space that can be used for extra sensors or fuel tanks.《航空知识》杂志主编王亚男表示，歼-20A优化的气动布局——尤其是略微抬高的机身脊背——带来了一项直接优势：增加了内部空间，可用于加装额外传感器或油箱。"Raising the spine was not feasible for previous types of fighter jets because their pilots depend more or less on their bare eyes to spot suspicious objects so their cockpit canopy should have a 360-degree visual field, particularly in the backward direction.“以往的战斗机无法采用抬高脊背的设计，因为那时的飞行员多少需要依靠肉眼观察可疑目标，因此座舱盖需具备360度视野，尤其是向后的视野必须开阔。“Now, thanks to avionics enhancements and sensor improvements, a J-20A pilot no longer needs to turn his or her head to observe situations behind as several passive electro-optical sensors mounted around the fuselage can give the aviator an omnidirectional view,” the editor explained, adding that the redesigned spine also helps to reduce aerodynamic drag.“如今，得益于航空电子设备和传感器的升级，歼-20A的飞行员无需转头观察后方情况——机身周围安装的多个被动光电传感器可为飞行员提供全方位视野。”王亚男还补充称，重新设计的脊背也有助于降低气动阻力。J-35A（歼-35A）Another recent addition to the Air Force's stealth arsenal, the J-35A, also partook in the parade's air performance.（歼-35A是中国空军隐形装备库中近期新增的型号，此次也参与了阅兵式的空中梯队展示。）Designed by AVIC's Shenyang Aircraft Design and Research Institute in Liaoning province, the J-35A is a single-seat, twin-engine stealth multirole fighter with a conventional aerodynamic configuration.歼-35A由中国航空工业集团旗下位于辽宁省的沈阳飞机设计研究所设计，是一款采用常规气动布局的单座双发隐形多用途战斗机。According to its designers, the jet's primary task is to seize and maintain air superiority, with a secondary mission of carrying out airstrikes against land and sea targets.设计师介绍，这款战机的首要任务是夺取并保持制空权，次要任务是对陆基和海基目标实施空中打击。Specifically, the jet will be used to engage with hostile aircraft including fighters and bombers, shoot down enemy cruise missiles, and eliminate adversaries' land- and ship-based air defense hardware.具体而言，歼-35A可用于对抗包括战斗机、轰炸机在内的敌方航空器，击落敌方巡航导弹，并摧毁敌方陆基和舰载防空装备。Wang Mingzhi, a senior researcher with the Air Force, said the J-20 series and J-35A will complement each other in air combat in the future.中国空军高级研究员王明志表示，未来在空战中，歼-20系列与歼-35A将形成互补。“The heavy-duty J-20 models will be used to fight for air dominance while the midsize J35A will be suitable for various kinds of operations ranging from engaging with hostile fighters to precision assaults against land and sea targets,” he said.他指出：“重型的歼-20系列将用于争夺制空权，而中型的歼-35A则适用于多种任务，既可以与敌方战斗机对抗，也能对陆、海目标实施精确打击。”The J-35A made its first public flight performance at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, shortly after it was declassified by the Air Force.歼-35A在中国空军解密后不久，便于第十五届中国国际航空航天博览会上完成了首次公开飞行展示。Following the recent delivery of the first batch of J-35As, China has become the second nation after the United States to have two families of stealth fighter jets in active service.随着首批歼-35A近期列装部队，中国成为继美国之后，全球第二个拥有两个系列现役隐形战斗机的国家。Y-20B（运-20B）Besides these new fighter jets, the Air Force also sent a re-engined version of its Y-20 strategic transport aircraft to fly in the parade.除这些新型战斗机外，中国空军还派出了换装新型发动机的运-20战略运输机参与阅兵式空中梯队。Compared with the baseline model in the Y-20 family, the Y-20B cargo jet's most distinctive trait is its new propulsion system, which appears to consist of four domestically designed high-bypass turbofan engines.与运-20基础型号相比，运-20B运输机最显著的特征是其新型推进系统——似乎配备了四台中国自主设计的大涵道比涡扇发动机。The Y-20's baseline configuration took its maiden flight in January 2013, and began to be delivered to the Air Force in July 2016. It uses four Russian engines as powerplants.运-20基础型号于2013年1月完成首飞，2016年7月开始交付中国空军，其动力系统采用四台俄罗斯发动机。Wang Yanan, chief editor of Aerospace Knowledge magazine, said that the new domestically built engine has stronger thrust and lower fuel consumption, and that means the Y-20B is now able to fly farther and carry more cargo. Consequently, the new transport aircraft allows the PLA to deploy and sustain its forces over much greater distances, as befitting a true global power, he added.《航空知识》杂志主编王亚男表示，这款国产新型发动机推力更大、油耗更低，这使得运-20B的航程更远、载重量更大。他补充称，这款新型运输机使中国人民解放军能够在更远距离内部署和保障部队，符合一个真正全球性大国的能力需求。On the ground, multiple new types of combat drones were carried by trucks traveling in the parade, pointing to the possibility that the Air Force may place more duties on the pilotless jets.在地面装备方队中，多款新型作战无人机由卡车搭载亮相，这表明中国空军可能会赋予无人机更多任务职责。Wu Peixin, an aviation industry observer, said that it has been a shared trend for air powers to integrate their stealth fighters with uncrewed platforms' capabilities.航空行业观察家吴培新表示，将隐形战斗机与无人平台能力相融合，已成为全球空中力量发展的共同趋势。“A stealth jet is very expensive and sophisticated, while a drone is much cheaper, and is expendable. In air combat, pilots of stealth jets can operate and guide a group of strike drones to launch missiles toward targets and even hit the targets by themselves, without risking the safety of the pilots and their jets. Those unmanned planes will also be able to detect signals of enemy assets and then autonomously chart out a route to penetrate defense and take out the targets,” he said, adding that this new pattern will definitely revolutionize air combat in the future.他解释道：“隐形战斗机成本高昂、技术复杂，而无人机成本更低且可作为消耗性装备使用。在空战中，隐形战斗机飞行员可操控并引导一组攻击型无人机向目标发射导弹，甚至由无人机自主打击目标，无需让飞行员和战机面临风险。这些无人机还能探测敌方装备信号，自主规划突防路线并摧毁目标。”他补充称，这种新模式未来必将彻底改变空战形态。

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A monumental defence display in Beijing sends a clear message to the world, and especially to Taiwan. The Australian’s Will Glasgow joins us to discuss the new hardware on display and how the presence of Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-Un, and even Australia's own Daniel Andrews played into Xi Jinping’s propaganda push. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China declassified on Wednesday several new types of strategically significant weapon systems, including the nuclear-capable DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of striking any part of the Earth.昨天，中国解密了多款具有重要战略意义的新型武器系统，其中包括可携带核弹头的东风 - 5C（DF-5C）洲际弹道导弹，该导弹能够打击地球上的任何区域。Upholding a longstanding practice that has been observed in previous parades, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force unveiled its new strike missiles near the end of a head-turning parade marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.在纪念中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利 80 周年的盛大阅兵式接近尾声时，中国人民解放军火箭军遵循以往阅兵的长期惯例，展示了其新型打击导弹。Eight types of ballistic missiles paraded down Chang 'an Avenue in central Beijing, including the YJ-21 supersonic ballistic missile, the DF-17 medium-range hypersonic ballistic missile, the DF-26D intermediate-range ballistic missile, the JL-3 submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile, the JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile, as well as the land-based DF-31BJ, DF-61 and DF-5C intercontinental ballistic missiles.八种弹道导弹在北京中心城区的长安街上驶过，包括鹰击 - 21（YJ-21）超音速弹道导弹、东风 - 17（DF-17）中程高超音速弹道导弹、东风 - 26D（DF-26D）中程弹道导弹、巨浪 - 3（JL-3）潜射洲际弹道导弹、惊雷 - 1（JL-1）空射弹道导弹，以及陆基东风 - 31BJ（DF-31BJ）、东风 - 61（DF-61）和东风 - 5C（DF-5C）洲际弹道导弹。Each missile designation carries a specific meaning in Chinese: YJ stands for Ying ji, or Eagle Strike; DF, the popularly abbreviated name for Dongfeng, or East Wind; JL for Ju lang, or Massive Wave in the case of submarine-launched missiles; and JL for Jing lei, or Shocking Thunderclap for air-launched missiles.每种导弹的代号在中文里都有特定含义：YJ 代表 “鹰击”（Ying ji）；DF 是 “东风”（Dongfeng）的常用缩写，意为 “东方之风”；在潜射导弹中，JL 代表 “巨浪”（Ju lang），意为 “巨大的波浪”；而在空射导弹中，JL 代表 “惊雷”（Jing lei），意为 “令人震惊的雷声”。Among them, the JL-3, JL-1, DF-26D, DF-31BJ, DF-61 and DF-5C had previously been classified. Their joint debut indicates China's establishment of its nuclear triad, a reliable nuclear deterrence system with land-, sea- and air-based nuclear retaliation capabilities. This fills a previous gap in China's nuclear arsenal, as the Chinese military lacked a usable air-based nuclear weapon.其中，巨浪 - 3（JL-3）、惊雷 - 1（JL-1）、东风 - 26D（DF-26D）、东风 - 31BJ（DF-31BJ）、东风 - 61（DF-61）和东风 - 5C（DF-5C）此前均处于保密状态。它们的集体亮相标志着中国已建立 “三位一体” 核力量 —— 这是一套具备陆基、海基和空基核反击能力的可靠核威慑体系。这填补了中国核武库此前的一项空白，此前中国军队缺乏可投入使用的空基核武器。In addition to these strategic missiles, the parade showcased the CJ-1000 vehicle-mounted supersonic cruise missile, the YJ-18C ship-launched cruise missile, and the YJ-21 air-launched ballistic missile, demonstrating the PLA's enhanced capability for long-range precision assaults from various dimensions.除上述战略导弹外，此次阅兵还展示了长剑 - 1000（CJ-1000）车载超音速巡航导弹、鹰击 - 18C（YJ-18C）舰射巡航导弹和鹰击 - 21（YJ-21）空射弹道导弹，彰显出中国人民解放军在多维度远程精确打击方面的能力提升。Four new types of hypersonic strike missiles — YJ-15, YJ-17, YJ-19 and YJ-20 — were also displayed, highlighting the Navy's ability to carry out ultrafast, long-distance precision strikes on hostile ships and land targets, according to the PLA.中国人民解放军表示，此次还展示了四种新型高超音速打击导弹 —— 鹰击 - 15（YJ-15）、鹰击 - 17（YJ-17）、鹰击 - 19（YJ-19）和鹰击 - 20（YJ-20），这凸显出中国海军具备对敌方舰艇和地面目标实施超高速、远距离精确打击的能力。declassify音标：/ˌdiːˈklæsɪfaɪ/翻译：v. 解密（官方文件、信息等）intercontinental音标：/ˌɪntəˌkɒntɪˈnentl/（英式）；/ˌɪntərˌkɑːntɪˈnentl/（美式）翻译：adj. 洲际的deterrence音标：/dɪˈterəns/翻译：n. 威慑；威慑力hypersonic音标：/ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/（英式）；/ˌhaɪpərˈsɑːnɪk/（美式）翻译：adj. 高超音速的（指速度超过 5 倍音速）

The People's Liberation Army is expected to showcase new military hardware equipped with world-class technologies and capabilities at the upcoming V-Day parade on Wednesday.预计中国人民解放军将在周三即将举行的胜利日阅兵式上展示配备世界级技术和能力的新型军事硬件。New types of battle tanks, carrier-borne aircraft, fighter jets and strategic missiles will be highlighted during the 70-minute event, senior military officers said at a recent news conference.高级军官在最近的一次新闻发布会上表示，在70分钟的活动中，将重点介绍新型作战坦克、舰载机、战斗机和战略导弹。All of the hardware to be displayed has been domestically developed and built, and is already in active service.所有要展示的硬件都是国内开发和制造的，并且已经投入使用。The weapons feature a high level of information and automation capabilities and reflect the PLA's efforts to adapt to the development trends of science, technology and modern warfare. They will demonstrate the military's strength and ability to win wars, the officers said.这些武器具有高度的信息和自动化能力，反映了解放军适应科学技术和现代战争发展趋势的努力。军官们说，他们将展示军队的实力和赢得战争的能力。In addition to conventional weaponry, the parade will also feature unmanned platforms, counterdrone equipment and cyberspace operations apparatus, including new types of combat drones, directed-energy weapons and electronic jamming instruments, they said.他们说，除了常规武器外，阅兵式还将展出无人作战平台、反无人机设备和网络空间作战装置，包括新型作战无人机、定向能武器和电子干扰设备。Among the weapons to be displayed, hypersonic ballistic and cruise missiles are expected to attract significant attention, as China has invested heavily in the cutting-edge arena of hypersonic armaments.在即将展出的武器中，高超音速弹道导弹和巡航导弹预计将引起广泛关注，因为中国在高超音速军备的尖端领域投入了大量资金。The DF-17, China's popular hypersonic weapon, is a solid-fueled road-mobile medium-range ballistic missile. It made its public debut at the National Day parade in October 2019 and is speculated to appear again.DF-17是中国流行的高超音速武器，是一种固体燃料机动中程弹道导弹。它在2019年10月的国庆阅兵式上首次公开亮相，据推测会再次出现。With a futuristic aerodynamic design, the DF-17 can deliver a conventional warhead for short- or medium-range precision strikes in all weather conditions, and is capable of penetrating enemy defense networks, according to the PLA.Each DF-17 unit can independently launch the missile without support from other facilities.根据中国人民解放军的说法，凭借未来主义的空气动力学设计，DF-17可以在所有天气条件下为短程或中程精确打击提供常规弹头，并且能够穿透敌方防御网络。每个DF-17单元都可以在没有其他设施支持的情况下独立发射导弹。Observers said the DF-17's biggest advantage over other ballistic missiles lies in its payload — a hypersonic glide vehicle that can fly above the edge of the atmosphere and change direction frequently, creating sophisticated trajectories that are difficult for missile defense systems to track and intercept.观察人士表示，DF-17相对于其他弹道导弹的最大优势在于其有效载荷——一种滑翔弹，可以在大气层边缘上方飞行并频繁改变方向，形成导弹防御系统难以跟踪和拦截的复杂轨迹。China will stage a military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It will be the country's 19th military parade since the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949 and the second V-Day parade.中国将于周三举行阅兵式，纪念中国人民抗日战争和世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年。这将是自1949年中华人民共和国成立以来的第19次阅兵，也是第二次胜利日阅兵。unmannedn.无（需）人操作的/ʌnˈmænd/hypersonicn.高超音速的/ˌhaɪpəˈsɒnɪk/

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In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu tracks Xi Jinping's recent visit to Tibet to mark the sixtieth anniversary of CCP rule in Tibet, and the significance behind this trip and planned celebrations in particular. Next, Miles unpacks President Zelensky's statement excluding China from participating as an international security guarantor in any potential negotiated agreement that would bring an end to the current conflict, and details China's record of financial and material support for the Russian invasion since 2022. Lastly, Miles revisits the eightieth anniversary celebrations and military parade planned for September 3rd in Beijing, which include a featured showcase and display of the PLA's modernization efforts. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future. 

China's V-Day military parade, scheduled for Sept 3 in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, will be the first of its kind since China embarked on a new journey to advance Chinese modernization on all fronts. 中国定于 9 月 3 日在北京天安门广场举行的胜利日阅兵，将是中国踏上全面推进中国式现代化新征程以来的首次此类阅兵。 A total of 45 formations and echelons will be involved in the grand parade. During the march-past, foot formations, battle flag formations, armament columns and flag-guarding aerial echelons will pass through the square in order, while fly-pasts are conducted overhead, according to the People's Liberation Army officials presiding over a news conference on Wednesday. 据解放军官员在周三新闻发布会上介绍，此次盛大阅兵将有 45 个方（梯）队参与。分列式中，徒步方队、战旗方队、装备方队、护旗梯队将依次通过广场，空中梯队将进行飞行表演。 The parade will provide the world with a rare chance to see the achievements of the PLA's modernization endeavors in recent years, which have created a new system of services and arms. The four services are the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, and the Rocket Force, and the four arms are the Aerospace Force, the Cyberspace Force, the Information Support Force and the Joint Logistics Support Force. 此次阅兵将为世界提供一个难得的机会，见证中国人民解放军近年来现代化建设的成果 —— 解放军已构建起全新的军兵种体系，包括陆军、海军、空军、火箭军四个军种，以及航天军、网络空间军、信息支援军、联勤保障军四个兵种。 The Army now accounts for less than 50 percent of the total active-duty personnel; noncombat units have been cut by nearly two-fourths; and the officer corps has been reduced by 30 percent — all to streamline the military and improve its combat capabilities, according to the news conference. 发布会上透露，为精简军队编制、提升作战能力，陆军现役兵力占比已降至 50% 以下，非战斗单位缩减近四分之三，军官队伍精简 30%。 With a high level of informatization and intelligence, the weapons and equipment to be displayed are expected to demonstrate the strong adaptive capability of the Chinese armed forces in response to the transformative sci-tech developments and the evolution of war forms. 受阅武器装备信息化、智能化水平高，有望展现中国军队应对科技变革与战争形态演变的强大适应能力。 The parade will not only showcase a series of new-generation armaments but, more importantly, that under the leadership of the Party, the country and the armed forces have grown stronger and have the ability to win wars. 阅兵不仅将展示一系列新一代武器装备，更重要的是，它将彰显在党的领导下，国家与军队日益强大，具备打赢战争的能力。 In 2014, the country designated Sept 3 as Victory Day of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45). The parade will showcase that the great spirit of the Chinese people in that war lives on. 2014 年，中国将 9 月 3 日设立为中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日。此次阅兵将展现中国人民在抗日战争中铸就的伟大精神代代相传。 The international community should recognize the fact that China made a major contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War by tying down and fighting the bulk of Japanese forces, and wiping out more than 1.5 million enemy troops. 国际社会应当认识到，中国在世界反法西斯战争胜利中作出了重大贡献 —— 牵制并抗击了大部分日军，歼灭日军超 150 万人。 In 1945, after 14 years of resistance, China achieved victory at a tremendous cost of 35 million military and civilian casualties, accounting for one-third of the total casualties suffered by all countries in World War II. 1945 年，经过 14 年浴血奋战，中国取得抗战胜利，为此付出了 3500 万军民伤亡的巨大代价，占二战各国总伤亡人数的三分之一。 Japan surrendered on Sept 2,1945, signing the Instrument of Surrender to China and other Allied powers. China celebrated the victory the following day. 1945 年 9 月 2 日，日本宣布投降，向中国及其他同盟国签署投降书。次日，中国庆祝抗战胜利。 China's victory in the war 80 years ago was a triumph of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. China was the first country to fight against fascist aggression. With huge national sacrifice, the Chinese people held their ground in the World Anti-Fascist War's main theater in the East. 80 年前的中国抗战胜利，是正义战胜邪恶、光明战胜黑暗、进步战胜反动的胜利。中国是最早抗击法西斯侵略的国家，中国人民以巨大民族牺牲，在世界反法西斯战争东方主战场坚守到底。 While demonstrating the Chinese military's strong ability to safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests, the parade is also a signal that the country upholds peace and will firmly defend international fairness and justice. 此次阅兵在展现中国军队捍卫国家主权、安全、发展利益强大能力的同时，也向世界传递出中国秉持和平理念、坚决捍卫国际公平正义的信号。 With the rise of the hegemony and unilateralism of some countries that seek to define the world order according to their will, the international community should stand united to jointly defend the postwar international order. 当前，部分国家霸权主义、单边主义抬头，企图按自身意志定义世界秩序，国际社会应团结起来，共同维护战后国际秩序。 A country committed to peace and stability, China will work together with peace-loving countries and people across the world to uphold and advocate the correct historical view of World War II, resolutely safeguard the postwar order, firmly defend international fairness and justice, staunchly oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, and jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity. 中国始终是致力于和平与稳定的国家，将与世界上所有爱好和平的国家和人民一道，坚持和弘扬正确的二战历史观，坚决维护战后秩序，坚定捍卫国际公平正义，坚决反对一切形式的霸权主义和强权政治，共同推动构建人类命运共同体。

Once seen as a resource-intensive, slow-moving sector, the pulp and paper industry is now at the forefront of sustainability, digital transformation, and profitability. In this episode, we examine how mills are embracing advanced biotechnology, AI, and ERP process transparency to reduce waste, diversify products, and gain competitive advantages.We dig into real-world innovations—from turning black liquor into biocomposites and bioethanol to deploying SAP Signavio for process mining—and how these technologies are helping companies meet aggressive environmental targets while boosting their bottom line. Learn why eliminating “process debt” in ERP systems is the hidden lever for enabling AI and why data-driven decision-making is becoming the ultimate competitive differentiator in this industry's reinvention.What You'll Learn in This Episode:1. Industry TransformationHow pulp and paper is moving beyond paper production into biochemicals, bioenergy, and premium sustainable packagingWhy sustainability is now seen as a profit driver, not a cost2. Waste-to-Value InnovationBlack liquor biorefining into lignin biocomposites, PLA bioplastics, and tall oil productsConverting sulfite liquors into industrial lignosulfonates and bioethanol using advanced yeast strains3. Digital Optimization & ERP TransparencyThe concept of “process debt” and why outdated ERP processes hinder growthHow SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX provide visibility and structure for AI-driven optimization4. AI-Driven OperationsPredictive maintenance reducing downtime and costReal-time quality analytics and process optimization in paper manufacturingAI market growth in pulp and paper projected to hit $15B by 20345. Data as a Competitive AdvantageUsing platforms like FisherSolve for sustainability benchmarking and supply chain decision-makingHow science-based targets are reshaping supplier relationshipsKey Takeaways:The pulp and paper industry is becoming a model for sustainable, profitable transformationBiotech is enabling waste streams to become high-value product linesERP process transparency is the critical enabler for AI and continuous optimizationData-driven decision-making is redefining competitive advantage in manufacturingSustainability initiatives are directly linked to revenue growth and market differentiationSubscribe to our podcast for expert insights on manufacturing transformation, ERP optimization, and the intersection of sustainability and profitability. Visit The Future of Commerce for in-depth coverage of how legacy industries are leveraging digital tools to reinvent themselves. Share this episode with industry leaders, sustainability strategists, and operations professionals looking to drive both environmental and economic gains.

Joel Wuthnow and Phillip Saunders, both of the  U.S. National Defense University and authors of China's Quest for Military Supremacy, join the show to discuss the origins, organization, and strategic outlook of China's military.  ▪️ Times     •      01:22 Introduction     •      01:57 Origins     •      06:58 Crisis control        •      08:48 PLA structure      •      13:05 1960            •      20:17 Horizontal escalation         •      24:34 By land or sea     •      28:23 American resolve     •      30:54 Xi         •      36:41 A lack of experience      •      44:10 Military diplomacy     •      48:17 Reading list     •      50:43 Be unpredictable Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

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Today Jake Sullivan, the U.S. National Security Advisor from 2021-2025 joins The Cognitive Revolution to discuss AI as a critical national security issue. Check out our sponsors: Labelbox, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Shopify. Shownotes below brought to you by Notion AI Meeting Notes - try one month for free at https://notion.com/lp/nathan Four-Category Framework: Sullivan organizes his thinking about AI into security, economics, society, and technology categories rather than focusing primarily on existential risks "Managed Competition" with China: He advocates for a model where the US and China "compete like hell" while maintaining sufficient guardrails to prevent conflict Skepticism of Grand Bargains: Competition is a "chronic condition" of the US-China relationship that cannot be solved with a strategic condominium AI in Modern Warfare: Current conflicts are providing "glimpses of the future" with lessons about scale, attritability, and the potential for autonomous weapons US Military Adoption Concerns: Sullivan worries that Pentagon bureaucracy prevents rapid AI adoption while China's PLA may be better positioned to integrate AI capabilities Private Sector Leadership: AI is "the first technology with such profound national security applications that the government really had very little to do with" Sponsors: Labelbox: Labelbox pairs automation, expert judgment, and reinforcement learning to deliver high-quality training data for cutting-edge AI. Put its data factory to work for you, visit https://labelbox.com Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is the next-generation cloud that delivers better performance, faster speeds, and significantly lower costs, including up to 50% less for compute, 70% for storage, and 80% for networking. Run any workload, from infrastructure to AI, in a high-availability environment and try OCI for free with zero commitment at https://oracle.com/cognitive Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing

In this compelling episode of The China Desk, host Steve Yates speaks with leading experts Joel Wuthnow and Phillip Saunders about the rise of China's military power. Drawing from their new book China's Quest for Military Supremacy, the discussion dives deep into the modernization of the PLA, the evolving role of the Chinese Communist Party in military affairs, and what it all means for U.S.-China relations. From nuclear strategy and joint operations to internal corruption and political control, this episode is essential listening for anyone concerned with national security and great power competition. Buy 'China's Quest For Military Supremacy': https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=chinas-quest-for-military-supremacy--9781509556939 Watch, listen, and subscribe to keep up with the strategic dynamics shaping the future.

China's military is not a real army - it's the armed wing of the Chinese Communist Party. Ideology is paramount and corruption is endemic. Plus, the People's Liberation Army hasn't fought a war since 1979. Xi Jinping calls it “the peace disease”. In episode two of this three-part series, Venetia Rainey looks at the PLA's weaknesses and how the Chinese president Xi is trying to fix them, from endless purges of top generals to a specially built training centre in Mongolia and live-fire drills around Taiwan. This series on China's military dives into the strengths and weaknesses of China's military and its remarkable transformation over the last few decades from obsolete to world-class.How significant is China's military buildup? What does Xi Jinping's ongoing purge mean for the People's Liberation Army? And how likely is an invasion of Taiwan in the next few years? As the US pivots to the Indo-Pacific and the threat of a truly global war looms, understanding the evolving role of China's military on the world stage has never been more important.Listen to episode one of this series on China's military here. With thanks to Dr Phillip Saunders and Joel Wuthnow from the Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs at the Institute for National Strategic Studies, Oriana Skylar Mastro from the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University, Meia Nouwens from the China Programme at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Timothy Heath at RAND,  and Amanda Hsiao at Eurasia Group. Archive used: WION, SBS News, PBS News Hour, Channel 4, NATO, DRM News, Shortwave Radio Audio Archive, Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW SCHEDULE 25 JUNE 2025 GOOD EVENING. The show begins in Iran over the Fordow suspect nuclear weapon tunnels that have as yet unknown certain fate... 1879 TEHRAN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 #Iran: BDA low probability. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:15-9:30 NATO: #Ukraine: 5% of GDP is the goal. Colonel Jeff McCausland, USA (Retired) @mccauslj @cbsnews @dickinsoncol 9:30-9:45 Tariffs: Cannot delegate the delegated. Rob Natelson, Civitas Institute. 9:45-10:00 Russia: Losing money with oil and gas. Michael Bernstam, Hoover SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 PRC: What did PLA learn from the B-2 mission? Blaine Holt Gordon Chang 10:15-10:30 PRC: Oil reserves? Andrew Collier Gordon Chang 10:30-10:45 PRC: Xi fading? Charles Burton Gordon Chang 10:45-11:00 PRC: PLA Navy carriers and airwings ready 2027. James Fanell Gordon Chang THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition On a sunny September day in 1931, a Soviet spy walked down the gangplank of the luxury transatlantic liner SS Europa and into New York. Attracting no attention, Stanislav Shumovsky had completed his journey from Moscow to enroll at a top American university. He was concealed in a group of 65 Soviet students heading to prestigious academic institutions. But he was after far more than an excellent education. Recognizing Russia was 100 years behind the encircling capitalist powers, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin had sent Shumovsky on a mission to acquire America's vital secrets to help close the USSR's yawning technology gap. The road to victory began in the classrooms and laboratories of MIT – Shumovsky's destination soon became the unwitting finishing school for elite Russian spies. The USSR first transformed itself into a military powerhouse able to confront and defeat Nazi Germany. Then in an extraordinary feat that astonished the West, in 1947 American ingenuity and innovation exfiltrated by Shumovsky made it possible to build and unveil the most advanced strategic bomber in the world. Following his lead, other MIT-trained Soviet spies helped acquire the secrets of the Manhattan Project. By 1949, Stalin's fleet of TU-4s, now equipped with atomic bombs could devastate the US on his command. Appropriately codenamed BLÉRIOT, Shumovsky was an aviation spy. Shumovsky's espionage was so successful that the USSR acquired every US aviation secret from his network of agents in factories and at top secret military research institutes. In this thrilling history, Svetlana Lokhova takes the reader on a journey through Stalin's most audacious intelligence operation. She pieces together every aspect of Shumovsky's life and character using information derived from American and Russian archives, exposing how even Shirley Temple and Franklin D. Roosevelt unwittingly advanced his schemes. 11:15-11:30 2/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11:30-11:45 3/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 11:45-12:00 4/8: The Spy Who Changed History: The Untold Story of How the Soviet Union Won the Race for America's Top Secrets by Svetlana Lokhova (Author) Format: Kindle Edition FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 France: Heat wave and country lanes. Simon Constable, Occitanie. 12:15-12:30 NATO: On Starmer struggles to find the money for defense pledge of 5%. Simon Constable 12:30-12:45 NASA: Looking for private funding for missions. Bob Zimmerman behindtheblack.com 12:45-1:00 AM Big Astronomy Key corrections made: Added proper time formatting with colons "BATCHELORFIRST" → "BATCHELOR" (separated) "enrol" → "enroll" (American spelling) "Recognising" → "Recognizing" (American spelling) "NÅSÅ" → "NASA" "PLADGE" → "pledge" "aM" → "AM" Applied proper sentence case throughout Fixed spacing and formatting for readability