Impressive Reach

China and Iran 

The internals of the missiles, and drones, fired by Iran at Israel were made in China. As MAGA, and Walmart Shoppers commonly enjoy, Made in China has some reach while fanning the flames of conflict in another region of the world. Worse of all they couldn't get through to their target. 

Does that tell us something about the dependability of the Chinese parts, or is is just an ill advise use of military hardware using Chinese parts? 

Either way, China has some impressive reach serving the needs of Rogue Nations. 

China scrambled two jets to follow a US Navy P8-A Posiden through the Taiwan Straights. 

Europe is becoming aware of Chinese actions in the South China Sea, and does something about it finally.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr nixes any previous model of cooperation with China regarding the West Philippine Sea. 

The Countries which are not taking the brunt of Chinese belligerence lean towards China by a statistical insignificant amount. This is a follow up to the story hyped up a few days ago. 

Apple removes social media apps from its China App Store. China ordered the action due to alleged security threats posed by the apps. Sounds a lot like the US concerns over TikTok. 

In Other News 

Introverts can win in the workplace if they focus on the need of their selected small audience. 

Cybersecurity Red Team resources. 

Hide your IP address. 

Developing Story 

Chinese students are coming under more scrunity as tension rise with Adveserial China. This is a tough situation for the kids. 

Chinese students and researchers are telling stories of US officials detaining or deporting them even if they have the correct visas. 

Xi shakes up Chinese military organizations for the first time in 9 years. 

Shop Talk 

At some point I'm going to convert over to AI to scan the headlines for us. Or not. I'm still looking into it. 

Today's Serving

The Philippines 

India's BrahMos medium range, ram jet, cruse missile arrived in The Philippines this past Friday 19 April 2024 just in time bolster Philippines Marine Corps Coastal defense. 

China sent it's WZ-7 Soaring Dragon spy drone to watch the delivery of India's BrahMos Missiles to The Philippines on Friday. 

Chinese Maritime Militia (a.k.a. Chinese Pirates*) are forming a swarm in the West Philippines Sea.

Taiwan 

If the Philippines BraMos Missile isn't enoigh Taiwan test launched a domestically built Land Sword II missile this past Monday (15 April 2024). 

USA

The USA is investigating China's overcapacity at Ship Building and a world steel monopoly. 

China responded by saying, “We have been asking the US to seriously respect the principle of fair competition, observe WTO rules, and immediately lift all trade protectionist measures against China,” he said. “China will do what is necessary to safeguard its legitimate rights.”**

Japan

Japan reports that it has intercepted more Chinese and Russian aircraft since the begining of the combat exercises. 

China 

More information on China's non-lethal AI water cannon. 

Cybersecurity 

"Anonymous issued a statement on Friday stating that it has hacked into the IDF [Israel Defence Force] and will reportedly showcase purported military documents." ***

Data Breach at Singapore Student Portal.

Android Trojan SoumniBot evades detection. 

*You might call them privateers. 

** Or to paraphrase, "Why is everyone always picking on me?" 

*** Equivalent of a Pentagon Hack. I am skeptical about this one.