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Last time we spoke about Operation Chahar. In July 1937, the tensions between Japan and China erupted into a full-scale conflict, ignited by the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. Following a series of aggressive Japanese military maneuvers, Chiang Kai-shek, then enjoying a brief respite at Kuling, learned of the escalating clashes and prepared for battle. Confident that China was primed for resistance, he rallied his nation, demanding that Japan accept responsibility and respect China's sovereignty. The Japanese launched their offensive, rapidly capturing key positions in Northern China. Notably, fierce battle ensued in Jinghai, where Chinese soldiers, led by Brigade Commander Li Zhiyuan, valiantly defended against overwhelming forces using guerrilla tactics and direct assaults. Their spirit was symbolized by a courageous “death squad” that charged the enemy, inflicting serious casualties despite facing dire odds. As weeks passed, the conflict intensified with brutal assaults on Nankou. Chinese defenses, though valiant, were ultimately overwhelmed, leading to heavy casualties on both sides. Despite losing Nankou, the indomitable Chinese spirit inspired continued resistance against the Japanese invaders, foreshadowing a long, brutal war that would reshape East Asia.   #156 The Battle of Shanghai Part 1: The Beginning of the Battle of Shanghai Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. On August 9, a bullet riddled sedan screeched to an abrupt halt at the entrance to the Hongqiao airport along Monument Road. The gruesome scene on the dashboard revealed that one of the victims had died in the car. He had been dragged out and subjected to brutal slashing, kicking, and beating until his body was a mangled mess. Half of his face was missing, and his stomach had been cut open, exposing the sickly pallor of his intestines, faintly glimmering in the night. The other man had managed to escape the vehicle but only got a few paces away before he was gunned down. A short distance away lay a third body, dressed in a Chinese uniform. Investigators swiftly identified the badly mangled body as belonging to 27-year-old Sub-Lieutenant Oyama Isao, while the other deceased Japanese man was his driver, First Class Seaman Saito Yozo. The identity of the Chinese victim remained a mystery. At first glance, the scene appeared to be the aftermath of a straightforward shootout. However, numerous questions lingered: What were the Japanese doing at a military airfield miles from their barracks? Who had fired the first shot, and what had prompted that decision? The Chinese investigators and their Japanese counterparts were at odds over the answers to these questions. As they walked the crime scene, searching for evidence, loud arguments erupted repeatedly. By the time the sun began to rise, they concluded their investigation without reaching any consensus on what had transpired. They climbed into their cars and made their way back to the city. The investigators were acutely aware of the repercussions if they failed to handle their delicate task with the necessary finesse. Despite their hopes for peace, it was evident that Shanghai was a city bracing for war. As they drove through the dimly lit suburbs on their way from Hongqiao back to their downtown offices, their headlights illuminated whitewashed trees, interspersed with sandbag defenses and the silhouettes of solitary Chinese sentries. Officially, these sentries were part of the Peace Preservation Corps,  a paramilitary unit that, due to an international agreement reached a few years earlier, was the only Chinese force allowed to remain in the Shanghai area. In the hours that followed, both sides presented their versions of the incident. According to the Chinese account, the Japanese vehicle attempted to force its way through the airport gate. When members of the Peace Preservation Corps stationed at the entrance signaled for Saito, the driver, to stop, he abruptly turned the car around. Sub-Lieutenant Oyama then fired at the Chinese guards with an automatic pistol. Only then did the Chinese return fire, killing Oyama in a hail of bullets. Saito managed to jump out before he, too, was gunned down. The commander of the Chinese guards told a Western reporter that this wasn't the first time someone Japanese had attempted to enter the airport. Such incidents had occurred repeatedly in the past two months, leading them to believe that the Japanese were “obviously undertaking espionage.” The Japanese account, predictably, placed the blame for the entire incident squarely on China. It asserted that Oyama had been driving along a road bordering the airfield with no intention of entering. Suddenly, the vehicle was stopped and surrounded by Peace Preservation Corps troops, who opened fire with rifles and machine guns without warning. Oyama had no opportunity to return fire. The Japanese statement argued that the two men had every right to use the road, which was part of the International Settlement, and labeled the incident a clear violation of the 1932 peace agreement. “We demand that the Chinese bear responsibility for this illegal act,”. Regardless of either side, it seemed likely to everyone in the region, war would soon engulf Shanghai.  Meanwhile, as the Marco Polo Bridge Incident escalated into a full blown in the far north, General Zhang Fakui was attending a routine training mission at Mount Lu in southeastern Jiangxi. A short and small man, not considered too handsome either, Zhang had earned his place in China's leadership through physical courage, once taking a stand on a bridge and single handedly facing down an enemy army. He was 41 years old in 1937, having spent half his life fighting Warlords, Communists and sometimes even Nationalists. In the recent years he had tossed his lot in with a rebel campaign against Chiang Kai-Shek, who surprisingly went on the forgive him and placed him in charge of anti communist operations in the area due south of Shanghai. However now the enemy seemed to have changed.  As the war spread to Beijing, on July 16th, Zhang was sent to Chiang Kai-Shek's summer residence at Mount Lu alongside 150 members of China's political and military elites. They were all there to brainstorm how to fight the Japanese. Years prior the Generalissimo had made it doctrine to appease the Japanese but now he made grandiose statements such as “this time we must fight to the end”. Afterwards Chiang dealt missions to all his commanders and Zhang Fakui was told to prepare for operations in the Shanghai area.  It had been apparent for weeks that both China and Japan were preparing for war in central China. The Japanese had been diverting naval troops from the north to strengthen their forces in Shanghai, and by early August, they had assembled over 8,000 troops. A few days later, approximately thirty-two naval vessels arrived. On July 31, Chiang declared that “all hope for peace has been lost.” Chiang had been reluctant to commit his best forces to defend northern China, an area he had never truly controlled. In contrast, Shanghai was central to his strategy for the war against Japan. Chiang decided to deploy his finest troops, the 87th and 88th Divisions, which were trained by generals under the guidance of the German advisor von Falkenhausen, who had high hopes for their performance against the Japanese. In doing so, Chiang aimed to demonstrate to both his own people and the wider world that the Chinese could and would resist the invader. Meanwhile, Chiang's spy chief, Dai Li, was busy gathering intelligence on Japanese intentions regarding Shanghai, a challenging task given his focus in recent years. Dai, one of the most sinister figures in modern Chinese history, had devoted far more energy and resources to suppressing the Communists than to countering the Japanese. As a result, by the critical summer of 1937, he had built only a sparse network of agents in “Little Tokyo,” the Hongkou area of Shanghai dominated by Japanese businesses. One agent was a pawnshop owner, while the rest were double agents employed as local staff within the Japanese security apparatus. Unfortunately, they could provide little more than snippets, rumors, and hearsay. While some of this information sounded alarmingly dire, there was almost no actionable intelligence. Chiang did not take the decision to open a new front in Shanghai lightly. Built on both banks of the Huangpu River, the city served as the junction between the Pacific Ocean to the east and the great Yangtze River, which wound thousands of kilometers inland to the west. Shanghai embodied everything that represented modern China, from its industry and labor relations to its connections with the outside world. While foreign diplomatic presence was concentrated in nearby Nanjing, the capital, it was in Shanghai that the foreign community gauged the country's mood. Foreigners in the city's two “concession” areas nthe French Concession and the British-affiliated International Settlement often dismissed towns beyond Shanghai as mere “outstations.” Chiang Kai-shek would throw 650,000 troops into the battle for the city and its environs as well as his modest air force of 200 aircraft. Chiang, whose forces were being advised by German officers led by General Alexander von Falkenhausen, was finally confident that his forces could take on the Japanese. A German officer told a British diplomat, “If the Chinese Army follows the advice of the German advisers, it is capable of driving the Japanese over the Great Wall.”   While Chiang was groping in the dark, deprived of the eyes and ears of an efficient intelligence service, he did have at his disposal an army that was better prepared for battle than it had been in 1932. Stung by the experience of previous conflicts with the Japanese, Chiang had initiated a modernization program aimed at equipping the armed forces not only to suppress Communist rebels but also to confront a modern fighting force equipped with tanks, artillery, and aircraft. He had made progress, but it was insufficient. Serious weaknesses persisted, and now there was no time for any remedial action. While China appeared to be a formidable power in sheer numbers, the figures were misleading. On the eve of war, the Chinese military was comprised of a total of 176 divisions, which were theoretically organized into two brigades of two regiments each. However, only about 20 divisions maintained full peacetime strength of 10,000 soldiers and officers; the rest typically held around 5,000 men. Moreover, Chiang controlled only 31 divisions personally, and he could not count on the loyalty of the others. To successfully resist Japan, Chiang would need to rely not only on his military command skills but also on his ability to forge fragile coalitions among Warlord generals with strong local loyalties. Equipment posed another significant challenge. The modernization drive was not set to complete until late 1938, and the impact of this delay was evident. In every category of weaponry, from rifles to field artillery, the Chinese were outmatched by their Japanese adversaries, both quantitatively and qualitatively. Domestically manufactured artillery pieces had shorter ranges, and substandard steel-making technology caused gun barrels to overheat, increasing the risk of explosions. Some arms even dated back to imperial times. A large proportion of the Chinese infantry had received no proper training in basic tactics, let alone in coordinated operations involving armor and artillery. The chief of the German advisory corps was General Alexander von Falkenhausen, a figure hard to rival in terms of qualifications for the role. Although the 58-year-old's narrow shoulders, curved back, and bald, vulture-like head gave him an unmilitary, almost avian appearance, his exterior belied a tough character. In 1918, he had earned his nation's highest military honor, the Pour le Mérite, while assisting Germany's Ottoman allies against the British in Palestine. Few, if any, German officers knew Asia as well as he did. His experience in the region dated back to the turn of the century. As a young lieutenant in the Third East Asian Infantry Regiment, he participated in the international coalition of colonial powers that quelled the Boxer Rebellion in 1900. A decade later, he traveled through Korea, Manchuria, and northern China with his wife, keenly observing and learning as a curious tourist. From 1912 to 1914, he served as the German Kaiser's military attaché in Tokyo. He was poised to put his extensive knowledge to good use in the months ahead. Chiang believed that Shanghai should be the location of the first battle. This decision was heavily influenced by Falkenhausen and was strategically sound. Chiang Kai-shek could not hope to win a war against Japan unless he could unify the nation behind him, particularly the many fractious warlords who had battled his forces repeatedly over the past decade. Everyone understood that the territory Japan was demanding in the far north did not need to be held for any genuine military necessity; it was land that could be negotiated. The warlords occupying that territory were unpredictable and all too willing to engage in bargaining. In contrast, China's economic heartland held different significance. By choosing to fight for the center of the country and deploying his strongest military units, Chiang Kai-shek signaled to both China's warlords and potential foreign allies that he had a vested interest in the outcome.  There were also several operational reasons for preferring a conflict in the Yangtze River basin over a campaign in northern China. The rivers, lakes, and rice paddies of the Yangtze delta were much better suited for defensive warfare against Japan's mechanized forces than the flat plains of North China. By forcing the Japanese to commit troops to central China, the Nationalists bought themselves the time needed to rally and reinforce their faltering defenses in the north. By initiating hostilities in the Shanghai area, Japan would be forced to divert its attention from the northern front, thereby stalling a potential Japanese advance toward the crucial city of Wuhan. It would also help safeguard potential supply routes from the Soviet Union, the most likely source of material assistance due to Moscow's own animosity toward Japan. It was a clever plan, and surprisingly, the Japanese did not anticipate it. Intelligence officers in Tokyo were convinced that Chiang would send his troops northward instead. Again in late July, Chiang convened his commanders, and here he gave Zhang Fukai more detailed instructions for his operation. Fukai was placed in charge of the right wing of the army which was currently preparing for action in the metropolitan area. Fukai would oversee the forces east of the Huangpu River in the area known as Pudong. Pudong was full of warehouses, factories and rice fields, quite precarious to fight in. Meanwhile General Zhang Zhizhong, a quiet and sickly looking man who had previously led the Central Military Academy was to command the left wing of the Huangpu. All of the officers agreed the plan to force the battle to the Shanghai area was logical as the northern region near Beijing was far too open, giving the advantage to tank warfare, which they could not hope to contest Japan upon. The Shanghai area, full of rivers, creaks and urban environments favored them much more. Zhang Zhizhong seemed an ideal pick to lead troops in downtown Shanghai where most of the fighting would take place. His position of commandant of the military academy allowed him to establish connections with junior officers earmarked for rapid promotion. This meant that he personally knew the generals of both the 87th and 88th Divisions, which were to form the core of Zhang Zhizhong's newly established 9th Army Group and become his primary assets in the early phases of the Shanghai campaign. Moreover, Zhang Zhizhong had the right aggressive instincts. He believed that China's confrontation with Japan had evolved through three stages: in the first stage, the Japanese invaded the northeast in 1931, and China remained passive; in the second stage, during the first battle of Shanghai in 1932, Japan struck, but China fought back. Zhang argued that this would be the third stage, where Japan was preparing to attack, but China would strike first.   It seems that Zhang Zhizhong did not expect to survive this final showdown with his Japanese adversary. He took the fight very personally, even ordering his daughter to interrupt her education in England and return home to serve her country in the war. However, he was not the strong commander he appeared to be, as he was seriously ill. Although he never disclosed the true extent of his condition, it seemed he was on the verge of a physical and mental breakdown after years in high-stress positions. In fact, he had recently taken a leave of absence from his role at the military academy in the spring of 1937. When the war broke out, he was at a hospital in the northern port city of Qingdao, preparing to go abroad for convalescence. He canceled those plans to contribute to the struggle against Japan. When his daughter returned from England and saw him on the eve of battle, she was alarmed by how emaciated he had become. From the outset, doubts about his physical fitness to command loomed large. At 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, a group of officers emerged from the Japanese Consulate along the banks of the Huangpu River. This team was a hastily assembled Sino-Japanese joint investigation unit tasked with quickly resolving the shooting incident at the Hongqiao Aerodrome of the previous night. They understood the urgency of reaching an agreement swiftly to prevent any escalation. As they drove to the airport, they passed armed guards of the Chinese Peace Preservation Corps stationed behind sandbag barricades that had been erected only hours earlier. Upon arriving at Hongqiao, the officers walked up and down the scene of the incident under the scorching sun, attempting to piece together a shared understanding of what had transpired. However, this proved to be nearly impossible, as the evidence failed to align into a coherent account acceptable to both parties. The Japanese were unconvinced that any shootout had occurred at all. Oyama, the officer who had been in the car, had left his pistol at the marine headquarters in Hongkou and had been unarmed the night before. They insisted that whoever shot and killed the man in the Chinese uniform could not have been him. By 6:00 pm the investigators returned to the city. Foreign correspondents, eager for information, knew exactly whom to approach. The newly appointed Shanghai Mayor, Yu Hongjun, with a quick wit and proficiency in English, Yu represented the city's cosmopolitan image. However, that evening, he had little to offer the reporters, except for a plea directed at both the Japanese and Chinese factions “Both sides should maintain a calm demeanor to prevent the situation from escalating.” Mayor Yu however was, in fact, at the center of a complex act of deception that nearly succeeded. Nearly eight decades later, Zhang Fakui attributed the incident to members of the 88th Division, led by General Sun Yuanliang. “A small group of Sun Yuanliang's men disguised themselves as members of the Peace Preservation Corps,” Zhang Fakui recounted years later in his old age. “On August 9, 1937, they encountered two Japanese servicemen on the road near the Hongqiao military aerodrome and accused them of forcing their way into the area. A clash ensued, resulting in the deaths of the Japanese soldiers.” This created a delicate dilemma for their superiors. The two dead Japanese soldiers were difficult to explain away. Mayor Yu, likely informed of the predicament by military officials, conferred with Tong Yuanliang, chief of staff of the Songhu Garrison Command, a unit established after the fighting in 1932. Together, they devised a quick and cynical plan to portray the situation as one of self-defense by the Chinese guards. Under their orders, soldiers marched a Chinese death row inmate to the airport gate, dressed him in a paramilitary guard's uniform, and executed him. While this desperate ruse might have worked initially, it quickly unraveled due to the discrepancies raised by the condition of the Chinese body. The Japanese did not believe the story, and the entire plan began to fall apart. Any remaining mutual trust swiftly evaporated. Instead of preventing a confrontation, the cover-up was accelerating the slide into war.  Late on August 10, Mayor Yu sent a secret cable to Nanjing, warning that the Japanese had ominously declared they would not allow the two deaths at the airport to go unpunished. The following day, the Japanese Consul General Okamoto Suemasa paid a visit to the mayor, demanding the complete withdrawal of the Peace Preservation Corps from the Shanghai area and the dismantling of all fortifications established by the corps. For the Chinese, acquiescing to these demands was nearly impossible. From their perspective, it appeared that the Japanese aimed to leave Shanghai defenseless while simultaneously bolstering their own military presence in the city. Twenty vessels, including cruisers and destroyers, sailed up the Huangpu River and docked at wharves near "Little Tokyo." Japanese marines in olive-green uniforms marched ashore down the gangplanks, while women from the local Japanese community, dressed in kimonos, greeted the troops with delighted smiles and bows to the flags of the Rising Sun that proudly adorned the sterns of the battleships. In fact, Japan had planned to deploy additional troops to Shanghai even before the shooting at Hongqiao Aerodrome. This decision was deemed necessary to reinforce the small contingent of 2,500 marines permanently stationed in the city. More troops were required to assist in protecting Japanese nationals who were being hastily evacuated from the larger cities along the Yangtze River. These actions were primarily defensive maneuvers, as the Japanese military seemed hesitant to open a second front in Shanghai, for the same reasons that the Chinese preferred an extension of hostilities to that area. Diverting Japanese troops from the strategically critical north and the Soviet threat across China's border would weaken their position, especially given that urban warfare would diminish the advantages of their technological superiority in tanks and aircraft. While officers in the Japanese Navy believed it was becoming increasingly difficult to prevent the war from spreading to Shanghai, they were willing to give diplomacy one last chance. Conversely, the Japanese Army was eager to wage war in northern China but displayed little inclination to engage in hostilities in Shanghai. Should the situation worsen, the Army preferred to withdraw all Japanese nationals from the city. Ultimately, when it agreed to formulate plans for dispatching an expeditionary force to Shanghai, it did so reluctantly, primarily to avoid accusations of neglecting its responsibilities. Amongst many commanders longing for a swift confrontation with Japan was Zhang Zhizhong. By the end of July, he was growing increasingly impatient, waiting with his troops in the Suzhou area west of Shanghai and questioning whether a unique opportunity was being squandered. On July 30, he sent a telegram to Nanjing requesting permission to strike first. He argued that if Japan were allowed to launch an attack on Shanghai, he would waste valuable time moving his troops from their position more than 50 miles away. Nanjing responded with a promise that his wishes would be fulfilled but urged him to exercise patience: “We should indeed seize the initiative over the enemy, but we must wait until the right opportunity arises. Await further orders.” That opportunity arose on August 11, with the Japanese display of force on the Huangpu River and their public demand for the withdrawal of China's paramilitary police. Japan had sufficiently revealed itself as the aggressor in the eyes of both domestic and international audiences, making it safe for China to take action. At 9:00 p.m. that evening, Zhang Zhizhong received orders from Nanjing to move his troops toward Shanghai. He acted with remarkable speed, capitalizing on the extensive transportation network in the region. The soldiers of the 87th Division quickly boarded 300 trucks that had been prepared in advance. Meanwhile, civilian passengers on trains were unceremoniously ordered off to make room for the 88th Division, which boarded the carriages heading for Shanghai. In total, over 20,000 motivated and well-equipped troops were on their way to battle.  On August 12, representatives from the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Italy, Japan, and China gathered for a joint conference in Shanghai to discuss ceasefire terms. Japan demanded the withdrawal of Chinese troops from Shanghai, while the Chinese representative, Yu Hung-chun, dismissed the Japanese demand, stating that the terms of the ceasefire had already been violated by Japan. The major powers were keen to avoid a repeat of the January 28 Incident, which had significantly disrupted foreign economic activities in Shanghai. Meanwhile, Chinese citizens fervently welcomed the presence of Chinese troops in the city. In Nanjing, Chinese and Japanese representatives convened for the last time in a final effort to negotiate. The Japanese insisted that all Peace Preservation Corps and regular troops be withdrawn from the vicinity of Shanghai. The Chinese, however, deemed the demand for a unilateral withdrawal unacceptable, given that the two nations were already engaged in conflict in North China. Ultimately, Mayor Yu made it clear that the most the Chinese government would concede was that Chinese troops would not fire unless fired upon. Conversely, Japan placed all responsibility on China, citing the deployment of Chinese troops around Shanghai as the cause of the escalating tensions. Negotiations proved impossible, leaving no alternative but for the war to spread into Central China. On that same morning of Thursday, August 12, residents near Shanghai's North Train Station, also known as Zhabei Station, just a few blocks from "Little Tokyo," awoke to an unusual sight: thousands of soldiers dressed in the khaki uniforms of the Chinese Nationalists, wearing German-style helmets and carrying stick grenades slung across their chests. “Where do you come from?” the Shanghai citizens asked. “How did you get here so fast?” Zhang Zhizhong issued detailed orders to each unit under his command, instructing the 88th Division specifically to travel by train and deploy in a line from the town of Zhenru to Dachang village, both located a few miles west of Shanghai. Only later was the division supposed to advance toward a position stretching from the Zhabei district to the town of Jiangwan, placing it closer to the city boundaries. Zhang Zhizhong was the embodiment of belligerence, but he faced even more aggressive officers among his ranks. On the morning of August 12, he was approached by Liu Jingchi, the chief of operations at the Songhu Garrison Command. Liu argued that the battle of 1932 had gone poorly for the Chinese because they had hesitated and failed to strike first. This time, he insisted, should be different, and Zhang should order an all-out assault on the Japanese positions that very evening. Zhang countered that he had clear and unmistakable orders from Chiang Kai-shek to let the Japanese fire first, emphasizing the importance of maintaining China's image on the world stage. “That's easy,” Liu retorted. “Once all the units are deployed and ready to attack, we can just change some people into mufti and send them in to fire a few shots. We attack, and simultaneously, we report that the enemy's offensive has begun.” Zhang Zhizhong did not like this idea. “We can't go behind our leader's back like that,” he replied. Zhang Zhizhong's position was far from enviable. Forced to rein in eager and capable officers, he found himself acting against his own personal desires. Ultimately, he decided to seek the freedom to act as he saw fit. In a secret cable to Nanjing, he requested permission to launch an all-out attack on the Japanese positions in Shanghai the following day, Friday, August 13. He argued that this was a unique opportunity to capitalize on the momentum created by the movement of troops; any further delay would only lead to stagnation. He proposed a coordinated assault that would also involve the Chinese Air Force. However, the reply from Chiang Kai-shek was brief and unwavering: “Await further orders.” Even as Chiang's troops poured into Shanghai, Chinese and Japanese officials continued their discussions. Ostensibly, this was in hopes of reaching a last-minute solution, but in reality, it was a performance. Both sides wanted to claim the moral high ground in a battle that now seemed inevitable. They understood that whoever openly declared an end to negotiations would automatically be perceived as the aggressor. During talks at the Shanghai Municipal Council, Japanese Consul General Okamoto argued that if China truly wanted peace, it would have withdrawn its troops to a position that would prevent clashes. Mayor Yu responded by highlighting the increasing presence of Japanese forces in the city. “Under such circumstances, China must adopt such measures as necessary for self-defense,” he stated. Late on August 13, 1937, Chiang Kai-shek instructed his forces to defend Shanghai, commanding them to "divert the enemy at sea, secure the coast, and resist landings."  I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In July 1937, tensions between Japan and China escalated into war following the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. Confident in his country's resolve, Chiang Kai-shek rallied the Chinese against Japanese aggression. On August 9, a deadly confrontation at Hongqiao Airport resulted in the deaths of Japanese soldiers, igniting further hostilities. As both sides blamed each other, the atmosphere became tense. Ultimately, negotiations failed, and the stage was set for a brutal conflict in Shanghai, marking the beginning of a long and devastating war.

Laut dem Stockholmer Friedensforschungsinstitut Sipri befindet sich die Welt derzeit in einem nuklearen Wettrüsten. Doch kein anderer Staat weitet sein Atomwaffenarsenal derart rasant aus wie die Volksrepublik China. Was dahinter steckt, erkläre ich dir in der neuen Folge des Beijing Briefing.Zudem beschäftige ich mich mit Pekings Position im Konflikt zwischen Israel und dem Iran. Ich zeige auf, dass die Lage höchst komplex ist, und dass die chinesische Staatsführung vor allem eines will: Stabilität.Interview Zhao TongKontakt: BeijingBriefing@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Für das offizielle Russland ist die Schweiz nicht mehr neutral. Sie gilt als Teil des «kollektiven Westens», dem Russland feindlich gegenübersteht. In Russland haben wir ein Land im Kriegsmodus getroffen. Die Bevölkerung, insbesondere die Jugend, wird auf militärisch-patriotischen Kurs gebracht. «Reporter» ist unterwegs in Russland. Und trifft ein Land im Kriegsmodus, in dem seit Jahren eine Militarisierung der Gesellschaft, insbesondere der Jugend, betrieben wird. Begriffe wie Dienst am Vaterland, Heimat verteidigen oder Patriotismus sind weit verbreitet. Stark propagandiert durch die staatlichen Institutionen wie Medien oder Schulen. Aber auch gesellschaftlich verankert. Militärhistoriker sprechen von einer «heroischen Gesellschaft». «Reporter» ist dabei bei einer militärischen Schülerparade, im Museum des Sieges, wo der Kampf gegen Hitlerdeutschland gleich gesetzt wird mit dem Angriffskrieg in der Ukraine oder in einem Trainingscamp, das Freiwillige fit machen will für den Dritten Weltkrieg. Bilder, wie man sie nur mehr selten sieht, aus Russland. Dann fragt «Reporter» in der Schweiz nach: Müssen wir uns vor diesem Russland fürchten? Angehende Rekruten zeigen dabei überraschend viel Vertrauen in die Neutralität. Eine Neutralität, die auch in Zusammenhang mit Russland wieder zum politischen Zankapfel und ganz unterschiedlich interpretiert wird. Offiziere ihrerseits warnen: Die Schweizerinnen und Schweizer sind sich der neuen Gefahren nicht bewusst.

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Der Nato-Gipfel in Den Haag steht an. Dort sollen neue Fähigkeitsziele des Bündnisses beschlossen werden. Details sind schon bekannt. Es geht um ein großes Aufrüstungsprogramm in den einzelnen Mitgliedsstaaten.

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Die Krise in der Autoindustrie setzt die Unternehmen unter Effizienzdruck und zwingt sie gleichzeitig, über neue Ertragsfelder nachzudenken. Zwei Trends in der Branche decken beide Dynamiken ab: Zum einen führt der Aufrüstungsboom infolge des russischen Angriffskriegs auf die Ukraine dazu, dass immer mehr Automobilfirmen sich offen zeigen, stärker oder überhaupt in das Thema Rüstungsgüter und -technologien zu investieren – oder gar ihre nicht ausgelasteten Produktionsstätten für Unternehmen wie Rheinmetall zur Verfügung zu stellen. Parallel dazu sehen wir in Werkshallen von immer mehr OEMs menschenähnliche Roboter herumlaufen, die künftig den Werker an der Linie spürbar entlasten und die Produktivität in neue Höhen bringen sollen. Doch noch sind Humanoide vor allem ein Hype und der sinn- und effizienzstiftende Serieneinsatz in der Autoproduktion Zukunftsmusik. Pascal und Yannick diskutieren in der aktuellen Folge das Für und Wider beider Trendthemen. Wie der Aufrüstungsboom der Autobranche aus der Krise helfen könnte: https://www.automobil-produktion.de/produktion/hilft-die-ruestungs-der-autoindustrie-aus-der-krise-850.html Was Renault mit dem Roboter Calvin 40 vor hat: https://www.automobil-produktion.de/produktion/renault-partnert-mit-dem-robotik-spezialisten-wandercraft-15-90-619.html Alles zu humanoiden Robotern in der Autoindustrie: https://www.automobil-produktion.de/produktion/smart-factory/wie-veraendern-humanoide-roboter-die-automobilproduktion-734.html Mehr zu Pascal und Yannick finden Sie auf LinkedIn: Pascal Nagel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-nagel/ Yannick Tiedemann: www.linkedin.com/in/yannick-tiedemann Hinweis: Die im Podcast getätigten Aussagen spiegeln die Privatmeinung der Gesprächspartner wider und entsprechen nicht zwingend den Darstellungen des jeweiligen Arbeitgebers

Vor dem NATO-Gipfel in Den Haag rüsten die Europäer auf. Um Europa sicherer zu machen, und auch, um die Amerikaner an Bord zu halten. Und: Bund-Länder-Debatte ums Geld: Wer bezahlt für die wirtschaftlichen Entlastungen? (17:25) Barbara Schmidt-Mattern

Die NATO-Verteidiungsminister haben sich siuf ein umfangreiches Aufrüstungsprogramm für die europäischen Mitgliedsländer geeinigt.Die Bundeswehr soll deutlich wachsen.

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Vor dem NATO-Gipfel in Den Haag rüsten die Europäer auf. Um Europa sicherer zu machen, und auch, um die Amerikaner an Bord zu halten. Und: Bund-Länder-Debatte ums Geld: Wer bezahlt für die wirtschaftlichen Entlastungen? (17:25) Barbara Schmidt-Mattern

Kosten in Milliardenhöhe und Aufrüstung im Weltall: Donald Trump träumt von einem gigantischen Raketenabwehrsystem für die USA. Wie realistisch ist das? Einschätzungen von SPIEGEL-Wissensredakteur Christoph Seidler. Sagt uns, wie euch Shortcut gefällt. Hier geht's zur Umfrage. »SPIEGEL Shortcut« – Schneller mehr verstehen. Wir erklären euch jeden Tag ein wichtiges Thema – kurz und verständlich. Für alle, die informiert mitreden wollen. Neue Folgen von Shortcut gibt es von Montag bis Freitag auf Spiegel.de, YouTube und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. Links zur Folge: Letzte Shortcut-Folge mit Christoph: Was der Mond den Menschen noch zu bieten hat Attacke auf Flughafen von Tel Aviv: Warum Israels Raketenschutzschirm manchmal Löcher hat Milliarden für den Golden Dome: So unrealistisch ist Trumps Traum von einer Raketenabwehr im Weltraum ►►► ► Host: Regina Steffens ► Redaktion: Thomas Glasser, Katharina Zingerle ► Redaktionelle Leitung: Martin Sümening ► Produktion: Sven Christian ► Postproduktion: Philipp Fackler, Anna Girke, Natascha Gmür ► Social Media: Anna Girke ► Musik: Above Zero ►►► Lob, Kritik, Themenvorschläge? Schreibt uns: hallo.shortcut@spiegel.de +++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Hello und herzlich Willkommen zu einem neuen Interview ... bzw. heute sogar zwei! Denn (wie der ein oder andere mitbekommen hat) waren wir im Zuge des Outdoor Symposions dazu eingeladen, einige Interviews zu führen!Und so sprachen wir unter anderem mit- der seit 1,5 Jahren aktuelle Geschäftsführerin von dem Wildpark Johannismühle - ebenso wie mit der lieben Pedelly ... beide waren unsere ersten zwei Gäste, die sich bereit erklärt haben auf der Bühne über ihr ausgewähltes Themen zu sprechen.Während im ersten Interview über die Entstehung des Wildparks selbst und weitere Insights gesprochen wurde, erzählte die liebe Elly von ihrem Weg. Angefangen mit ihren ersten Radreisen ist sie mittlerweile nicht nur mit und auf dem Rad professionell unterwegs!Welche Infos, Insights, Tipps und Tricks es so gibt?Das erfährst du in diesem Video - viel Spaß!

Im letzten Jahrhundert bestimmten Truppenstärke und Waffenproduktion die militärische Macht von Staaten. Im digitalen Zeitalter wird etwas anderes immer wichtiger: die Effektivität von Software, die Ressourcen automatisiert koordiniert und einsetzt. Vollmer, Jan www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

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Deutschland will aufrüsten. Das kostet viel Geld und hat Folgen für Wirtschaft, Sozialstaat und Klimaschutz. Kritik übt Wirtschaftshistoriker Adam Tooze. Sozial- und Bildungsausgaben würden zu wenig als Investitionen gesehen. Krieg, Columba www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Tacheles

Diese Woche mit Jonas Waack und Sandra Kirchner. Der Energiekonzern RWE muss nicht für Klimarisiken in Peru zahlen. Das hat das Oberlandesgericht Hamm entschieden und damit die Klage des peruanischen Landwirts und Bergführers Saúl Luciano Lliuya abgewiesen. Lliuyas Anwältin Roda Verheyen sieht das Urteil trotzdem als großen Erfolg. Das Gericht habe anerkannt, dass Konzerne eine Verantwortung für Klimaschäden haben. Die Rüstungsinvestitionen der Nato-Staaten könnten fast 200 Millionen Tonnen CO2 jährlich in die Atmosphäre blasen. Das zeigen Zahlen des Conflict and Environment Observatory (Ceobs). Schätzungen zufolge sind die Armeen der Welt zusammen für etwa 5,5 Prozent des globalen CO2-Ausstoßes verantwortlich. Das gemeinsame Klimaziel der EU-Staaten für 2030 ist nach wie vor erreichbar. Bis Ende dieses Jahrzehnts werden die CO2-Emissionen laut einer Prognose der EU-Kommission um 54 Prozent sinken, ein Prozent weniger als angestrebt. Dafür müssten die 27 Länder in der EU allerdings ihre geplanten Klimaschutzvorhaben und auch die EU-Vorschriften vollständig umsetzen. -- Das klima update° wird jede Woche von Spender:innen unterstützt. Wenn auch du dazu beitragen willst, geht das HIER https://www.verein-klimawissen.de/spenden. Wir danken hier und jetzt - aber auch noch mal namentlich im Podcast (natürlich nur, wenn ihr zustimmt).

Die Macher der ZDF-Reportage „Stresstest Verteidigung – wie abwehrbereit ist die Bundeswehr?“ lieferten in wahnwitzigen Aufrüstungszeiten aller Lebensbereiche eine interessante Produktion. Die Sendung muss aufmerksame, kritische und vielleicht auch dem Aufrüsten wohlwollend gesinnte Zuschauer zum Schluss kommen lassen, dass das Rüsten, Planen von Krieg, Stationieren von deutschen Soldaten im Osten alles andere als friedvoll,Weiterlesen

Lektion 148: Mein Geist birgt nur, was ich mit GOTT denke. (135) Wenn ich mich verteidige, werde ich angegriffen. (136) Krankheit ist eine Abwehr gegen die Wahrheit. - EKIW

Celebrating nine seasons on Discovery Channel's hit series, “Moonshiners”, comedian Killer Beaz is touring the nation, when not filming.  With decades of comedy clubs and theatres, television and radio, Killer Beaz is legendary in the comedy industry.  Beaz continues to make regular stops with his outrageously, funny and clean comedy show to The Grand Ole Opry stage.  Tickets and information for his tour are available at www.KillerBeaz.com.Killer Beaz has his own, unique brand of “Hard Hitting” – "Laugh out Loud" – “Laugh A Lot” – “HI-PROOF” – “High Energy” – “Everyman-style” comedy!  With many thousands of radio, television and stage appearances, Beaz has been entertaining audiences worldwide, but his passion is his live stage performance. He is an award-winning artist and has been signed with both Sony and Warner Brothers Records, and received reviews such as:​Beaz is 'Killer!'" - Rolling Stone Magazine“Killer Beaz lives up to his name, 'Killing' his audience, night after night, show after show!”- Entertainment Today/Las Vegas, NV“Killer Beaz has a universal appeal that makes him a crowd favorite!” – SHOWTIME/Reno, NV​Don't miss your opportunity to see “THE BEST BUZZ in TOWN!”   See him on television, hear him on the radio, see his stage performance live...you'll be "Stung for Life!"  

Anke Plättner diskutiert mit André Wüstner (Vorsitzender Bundeswehrverband), Sabine Siebold (reuters, Sicherheitsexpertin), Sebastian Puschner (stellv. Chefredakteur Der Freitag), Dorothee Frank (cpm defence network, Expertin für Wehrtechnik)

Kann die Bundeswehr Deutschland rechtzeitig gegen Putin schützen? Den „Tagesanbruch" gibt es auch zum Nachlesen unter [t-online.de/tagesanbruch](https://www.t-online.de/tagesanbruch) Anmerkungen, Lob und Kritik gern an podcasts@t-online.de Den „Tagesanbruch“-Podcast gibt es immer montags bis samstags gegen 6 Uhr zum Start in den Tag – am Wochenende mit einer tiefgründigeren Diskussion. Verpassen Sie keine Folge und abonnieren Sie uns bei [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3v1HFmv3V3Zvp1R4BT3jlO?si=klrETGehSj2OZQ_dmB5Q9g), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/de/podcast/t-online-tagesanbruch/id1374882499?mt=2), [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/961bad79-b3ba-4a93-9071-42e0d3cdd87f/tagesanbruch-von-t-online) oder überall sonst, wo es Podcasts gibt. Wenn Ihnen der Podcast gefällt, lassen Sie gern eine Bewertung da.

Kampfansage an den Verstand: „Bei Investition in Verteidigung gilt‚ No Limit‘“, schreibt Markus Söder auf der Plattform X. Das Feindbild sitzt sauber – offensichtlich auch in der bayerischen Regierung. Ein Kommentar von Marcus Klöckner. Dieser Beitrag ist auch als Audio-Podcast verfügbar. Der bayerische Ministerpräsident Markus Söder weiß, aus welchen Richtungen dieWeiterlesen

Aktien hören ist gut. Aktien kaufen ist besser. Bei unserem Partner Scalable Capital geht's unbegrenzt per Trading-Flatrate oder regelmäßig per Sparplan. Alle weiteren Infos gibt's hier: scalable.capital/oaws. Aktien + Whatsapp = Hier anmelden. Lieber als Newsletter? Geht auch. Das Buch zum Podcast? Jetzt lesen. Wie lief Q1 bei den DAX-Konzernen? Novo Nordisk lässt Köpfe rollen. Lilly ist reich. Die Cox-Familie dank Charter auch. United Internet pusht 1&1. JPMorgan pusht Renk. Lockheed pusht Europa. Globant leidet. Ob pünktlich oder nicht: Züge müssen bremsen. Knorr-Bremse (WKN: KBX100) freut's. Warren Buffett hat 1 Geheimnis und glaubt nicht an Finanzen: Nu Holdings (WKN: A3C82G) & Citigroup (WKN: A1H92V) fliegen raus. Antizyklisch bleibt Kaufargument Nummer 1: Pool Corporation (WKN: A0JMVJ) & Constellation Brands (WKN: 871918) fliegen rein. Sonst erwähnt: American Express (WKN: 850226), Apple (WKN: 865985), Coca-Cola (WKN: 850663), Chevron (WKN: 852552), Occidental Petroleum (WKN: 851921), Mastercard (WKN: A0F602), Kraft Heinz (WKN: A14TU4), Chubb (WKN: A0Q636), Capital One (WKN: 893413) & Bank of America (WKN: 858388). Diesen Podcast vom 19.05.2025, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung.

Jetzt ist die Katze aus dem Sack: 225 Milliarden Euro jährlich für Panzer, Waffen, Raketen. Die deutsche Regierung geht in die Vollen. Außenminister Johann Wadephul sprach sich öffentlich für das sogenannte „Fünf-Prozent-Ziel“ aus. Fünf Prozent vom Bruttoinlandsprodukt für die Verteidigung? Das ist durch nichts mehr zu rechtfertigen. Der Verteidigungshaushalt ist zu Wachs in den HändenWeiterlesen

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Episode 498 von TMNT - Der Talk. Das Hauptthema diesmal ist die "Der Aufstieg der TMNT"-Folge "Endspiel" mit Pascal. Besucht auch die Website unter https://www.tmnttalk.com/ oder schreibt mir an tmnttalk1984@gmail.com.

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Im Schlossgarten übt König Ladislaus seine Thronrede. Da kommt Königin Serafina an: Sie hatte einen schlimmen Traum! Wie verhindert man das Rutschen der königlichen Hose? Aus der OHRENBÄR-Hörgeschichte: Geschichten aus Saponien, 5 (Folge 2 von 7) von Heidi Knetsch und Stefan Richwien. Es liest: Boris Aljinovic. ▶ Mehr Hörgeschichten aus Saponien hier: https://www.ohrenbaer.de/podcast/hoergeschichten-staffeln.html ▶ Mehr Infos unter https://www.ohrenbaer.de & ohrenbaer@rbb-online.de

Abrüstung statt Aufrüstung fordern viele. Das ging doch früher auch. Doch so einfach ist das nicht, erklärt unser Gast im Gespräch. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Zukunft des Wolfes in Deutschland. Und: Ein europäischer Klima-Satellit. Von WDR 5.

Die weltweiten Militärausgaben sind im letzten Jahr so stark gestiegen wie seit Ende des Kalten Krieges nicht mehr, zeigen Zahlen des Stockholmer Friedensforschungsinstituts Sipri. Immer wieder hört man das Argument: Es brauche mehr Aufrüstung, um den Frieden zu sichern. Was ist da dran? «Waffen helfen vielleicht kurzfristig zur Abschreckung, aber sie bringen langfristig keinen Frieden», sagt Konflikt- und Friedensforscherin Sara Hellmüller, Forschungsprofessorin am «Geneva Graduate Institute». An den hohen Militärausgaben im vergangenen Jahr zeige sich aber, dass die Welt unsicher geworden sei, mit dem Krieg in der Ukraine oder dem Konflikt im Nahen Osten zum Beispiel. Warum es neben Aufrüstung auch zivile Friedensförderung brauche, erklärt Sara Hellmüller im Podcast. ____________________ Habt Ihr Fragen oder Themen-Inputs? Schreibt uns gerne per Mail an newsplus@srf.ch oder sendet uns eine Sprachnachricht an 076 320 10 37. ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören: - Sara Hellmüller, Konflikt- und Friedensforscherin, Forschungsprofessorin am «Geneva Graduate Institute» - Katja Gentinetta, Politphilosophin - Daniel Möckli, Konfliktforscher ___________________ Links: - Können Waffen Frieden schaffen? Sendung Sternstunde Philosophie: https://www.srf.ch/kultur/gesellschaft-religion/philosophie-und-pazifismus-koennen-waffen-frieden-schaffen - Kann Aufrüstung wirklich Frieden bringen? Diskussion auf SRG-Dialogplattform: https://dialog.srf.ch/de/talk/debat/can-rearmament-really-bring-about-peace ___________________ Team: - Moderation: Raphaël Günther - Produktion: Corina Heinzmann - Redaktion: Kathrin Hiss ____________________ Das ist «News Plus»: In einer Viertelstunde die Welt besser verstehen – ein Thema, neue Perspektiven und Antworten auf eure Fragen. Unsere Korrespondenten und Expertinnen aus der Schweiz und der Welt erklären, analysieren und erzählen, was sie bewegt. «News Plus» von SRF erscheint immer von Montag bis Freitag um 16 Uhr rechtzeitig zum Feierabend.

Können Waffenarsenale friedenserhaltende Maßnahmen sein, oder begibt sich Europa umgekehrt in eine kriegstreiberische Spirale? Es diskutieren der Militärexperte Franz-Stefan Gady, FALTER-Herausgeber Armin Thurnher, die Direktorin des International Institute for Peace, Stephanie Fenkart, Michael Bauer (Sprecher des Bundesheeres) und Eva Konzett (FALTER). Aufgezeichnet im Rahmen einer FALTER Arena vom 24.4. im Stadtsaal Wien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Ukraine fürchtet die nächste Trump-Volte. In Rom wird der Sarg des Papstes geschlossen. Und eine Behördenchefin will die Bundeswehr auf Höhe der Zeit bringen. Das ist die Lage am Freitagmorgen. Die Artikel zum Nachlesen: Nicht Trump, sondern Putin ist das wahre Verkaufstalent Diese Männer könnten Papst werden »Uns wird niemand über den Tisch ziehen«+++ Alle Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern finden Sie hier. Die SPIEGEL-Gruppe ist nicht für den Inhalt dieser Seite verantwortlich. +++ Den SPIEGEL-WhatsApp-Kanal finden Sie hier. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie mit SPIEGEL+. Entdecken Sie die digitale Welt des SPIEGEL, unter spiegel.de/abonnieren finden Sie das passende Angebot. Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Ein Toter, der wieder "da" ist? Paulus schreibt der Gemeinde in Korinth in einem Brief, auf dort grassierende Behauptungen und Gerüchte reagierend: "Eine Auferstehung der Toten gibt es nicht? Wenn es keine Auferstehung der Toten gibt, ist auch Christus nicht auferweckt worden. Ist aber Christus nicht auferweckt worden, dann ist unsere Verkündigung leer, leer auch euer Glaube." Pater Andreas Batlogg / unveröffentlichter Text

800 Milliarden Euro will die EU in den kommenden Jahren für die Aufrüstung ausgeben. Europa bereitet sich auf einen möglichen Krieg mit Russland vor. In der Schweiz herrschen derweil Chaos und Uneinigkeit. Ist die Schweiz mit ihren vielen Baustellen bereit für die anstehenden Herausforderungen? Braucht es mehr Ressourcen für die Schweizer Armee und bessere Bedingungen für die Rüstungsindustrie? Oder soll sich die Schweiz mehr auf Friedensförderung fokussieren? Wie weiter mit der Neutralität? Und welche Beziehung soll die Schweiz zur Nato haben? Der russische Angriffskrieg gegen die Ukraine und Donald Trumps sprunghafte Aussenpolitik haben der EU klargemacht, dass sie in der Lage sein muss, selbst für ihre Verteidigung sorgen zu können. Die Schweiz, in Europas geografischem Zentrum gelegen, sucht noch nach ihrer Rolle in dieser neuen Realität. Während sich weltweit die Sicherheitslage verschlechtert, und unsere Nachbarländer stark aufrüsten, herrscht in der Schweiz Chaos: Rücktritte beim VBS, Probleme bei der Rüstungs-Beschaffung, neuer mutmasslicher Betrugsfall bei der Ruag. Zudem herrscht Uneinigkeit bei der Grundsatzfrage, in welche Richtung die Schweizer Sicherheitspolitik gehen soll. Erstausstrahlung: 24.04.2025

Europas Armeen müssen aufrüsten. Sagt unser Gast. Sollten die gute alte Diplomatie aber nicht vergessen. Das C in CDU möchte Julia Klöckner sehr klein schreiben. Auch wenn jetzt das P wie Papst ganz groß geschrieben wird. Thema am Küchentisch. Und: Harvard klagt gegen US-Regierung Von WDR 5.

Das Wort "Aufrüstung" ist wieder ein ständiger Begleiter in der täglichen Berichterstattung. EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen hat erst kürzlich den "ReArm Europe"-Plan vorgestellt, der unter anderem 800 Milliarden Euro für die Aufrüstung Europas bereitstellen soll. Host Stefan Lassnig spricht mit Bernhard Müller, Experte für Verteidigung und Sicherheit, über diese Aufrüstung in Europa: Welche geopolitischen Veränderungen beeinflussen unsere Ausgangslage? Müssen wir den Krieg vorbereiten um den Frieden zu sichern? Sind die Weichen in Europa bereits in Richtung militärische Aufrüstung gestellt? Wie abhängig sind wir von den USA? Und wird die offenbar bevorstehende Aufrüstung eher zu einem friedlichen Gleichgewicht oder zu kriegerischen Auseinandersetzungen führen?Podcast-Empfehlung der WocheStets bereit - Der Podcast über Militär- und Sicherheitspolitik mit Herbert BauerLinks zur FolgeStets bereit #75 - Und wo bleibt Europa?Stets bereit #78 - Trump droht - Europa rüstet aufStets bereit #79 - Ist Europa noch zu retten?Bernhard Müller (PwC)Das Zitat stammt aus dem ORF-Report vom 11.03.2025 (leider nicht mehr abrufbar) Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.at

What happens when a trade war meets bureaucratic red tape? In this episode, Blake and David dive into the explosive impact of 145% tariffs on Chinese goods and what it means for American businesses' bottom lines. Through real-world examples—from small retailers to tech giants like Apple—they break down how these policies could devastate supply chains and force difficult decisions for companies caught in the crossfire.Meanwhile, the Department of Government Efficiency is shaking up the IRS, transforming a login button change from a 103-day project into a 71-minute fix. But that's not all: CPAs at private equity-owned firms are now being told to remove their credentials from email signatures and LinkedIn profiles. Tune in to understand how these seemingly separate issues reflect larger battles over professional identity, government efficiency, and America's economic future.SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casBluevine - http://accountingpodcast.promo/bluevine (Bluevine is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking Services provided by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC.) Chapters(01:40) - Weekly News Roundup (03:03) - IRS Updates and Controversies (03:59) - Private Equity and CPA Titles (05:08) - Government Efficiency and IRS Hackathon (18:46) - Tariffs and Trade Wars (27:57) - Impact of Tariffs on Businesses (46:33) - Economic Impact of Tariffs and Debt (47:26) - Trump Administration's Strategic Challenges (48:14) - Job Loss Projections Due to Tariffs (51:09) - China's Economic Transformation and Future (54:43) - Human Impact of US-China Trade Policies (58:48) - IRS Sharing Tax Information with Homeland Security (01:03:06) - Private Equity's Influence on CPA Firms (01:16:29) - Shopify's AI Hiring Policy (01:29:25) - Conclusion and Announcements  Show NotesDepartment of Government Efficiency – X posting on re-engineering a 103-day projecthttps://x.com/DOGE/status/1910067646827057152DOGE plans now reportedly include an IRS ‘hackathon'https://www.theverge.com/news/644327/musk-doge-irs-hackathon-taxpayer-data-transfer-cloudIRS Workers Get Final Chance to Take Deferred Resignation Offerhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/04/07/irs-workers-get-final-chance-to-take-deferred-resignation-offer/158668/Appeals Court Clears Path for Trump to Resume Firing ...https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/politics/trump-federal-workers-firing.htmlElon Musk Secretly Working to Rewrite the Social Security Codebase Using AIhttps://futurism.com/elon-musk-rewriting-social-security-code-aiPentagon hits Accenture, Booz Allen and Deloitte with contract cancellationshttps://www.nextgov.com/acquisition/2025/04/pentagon-hits-accenture-booz-allen-and-deloitte-contract-cancellations/404525/?oref=ng-homepage-riverHere's the iPhone. Here's the iPhone With Tariffs.https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/iphone-apple-tariffs-china-bb20c7a3Between tariffs and survival, American business owners are doing alarming mathhttps://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5352833/trump-tariffs-china-manufacturing-businessesAt Home Group, Stung by Trade War, Explores Bankruptcyhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/at-home-group-stung-by-trade-war-explores-bankruptcy-853b9a83How Much Revenue Can Tariffs Really Raise for the Federal Government?https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/universal-tariff-revenue-estimates/IRS agrees to share tax information of undocumented immigrants with Icehttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/08/irs-ice-tax-dataActing IRS commissioner resigning after agency reaches data-sharing deal with immigration authoritieshttps://www.cnn.com/2025/04/08/politics/melanie-krause-acting-irs-commissioner-resigning/index.htmlAccounting firm that sold out to private equity is now requiring CPAs that work for them to stop using "CPA" on their personal LinkedIn and in email signatureshttps://www.reddit.com/r/Accounting/comments/1jx2338/accounting_firm_that_sold_out_to_private_equity/?rdt=47047Shopify CEO: No new hires, unless you prove AI can't do the jobhttps://thehill.com/policy/technology/5239841-shopify-ceo-ai-first-hiringKPMG's new AI bot has cut interview scheduling time by almost 60% and saved more than 1,000 hours for the talent acquisition teamhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/kpmg-ai-bot-cut-interview-121831887.htmlNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. DIAL (202) 695-1040.SponsorshipsAre you interested in sponsoring the Cloud Accounting Podcast? For details, read the prospectus.Need Accounting Conference Info? Check out our new website -

Ein Artikel der Evangelischen Zeitung lässt aufhorchen, der Titel lautet „Rüstung: Kirche leitet Zeitenwende ein“. Vertreter aus Kirchenkreisen und erstmals (!) auch aus der Rüstungsindustrie sind bei einer Tagung der Evangelischen Akademie Loccum zusammengetroffen. Die Teilnehmer genossen die würdevolle Atmosphäre und ihr Aufeinanderzugehen, alles gut geeignet, sich auf eine gemeinsame Linie Richtung allseitiger militaristischer AufrüstungWeiterlesen

EP47: You're getting stung by the Hornets! Hello and welcome to the Watford Buzz Podcast! The Home of your Watford FC chat typically featuring journalist Tom Bodell (@TBBodell), analyst Jordan Wiemer (@JordanWeimer) and hosted by commentator and presenter Matt Mesiano (@MessyMesiano) We all have one thing in common, we're all huge Watford fans and we LOVE talking about the Hornets! On today's show, Jordan and Tom discussed:Bristol City end Hornet HopesDoumbia GoalNgakia and Wiley Looking GoodSelvik best buy of the season?How did Massiah-Edwards do?If you want to get in touch you can do so really easily – just ping a message across on Twitter , BlueSky, OR send us an email to WatfordBuzzPodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, we'll read the next chapter of “Good Wives” written by Louisa May Alcott titled “The Valley of the Shadow”. This is also known as the second half of the “Little Women” novel and is considered the 40th chapter as part of that work as a whole. In the last episode, Laurie lingered in Nice for a month, growing closer to Amy but sinking in her esteem due to his laziness and aimlessness. Amy, unwilling to coddle him, gives him a blunt but heartfelt lecture on his wasted potential. Stung but stirred, Laurie finally decides to leave for his grandfather, leaving Amy both satisfied and unexpectedly wistful at his absence. In tonight's chapter, the March family draws closer together, cherishing their time with Beth as they prepare for the inevitable. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey hey!   We are back with part 2 and this week we really dive into how mean the internet can be. If you saw a few weeks ago we were torn up by the Beyhive and overall we've been seeing the internet is just a nasty place. What do you all think? Is everyone ok? ****** Make sure you're following your girls on IG @blackgirlstexting, and on Twitter @blackgirlstext1. As always, please rate, comment and subscribe to Black Girls Texting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts, it's really important to us as we continue to grow! Want even more?! Go to Blackgirlstexting.com to subscribe to our newsletter!