News and Opinion from the Bug!
Web giant Google is threatening to pull-out of China over a “highly-sophisticated” cyberattack that targeted its corporate infrastructure. The attack originated in China and resulted in the theft of intellectual property it says. The attack apparently targeted Chinese human rights activists.
The attack apparently stunned Google and David Drummond, SVP, Corporate Development and Chief [...]
Chopsticks aren’t toys, just ask 14-month-old Li Jingchao.
Little Jingchao was playing with the chopstick when he fell, impaling his brain with it.
Here’s the video which isn’t for the faint-of-heart:
Has Jackie Chan lost his mind?
“I’m not sure if it’s good to have freedom or not,” Chan said at the Boao Forum. “If you’re too free, you’re like the way Hong Kong is now. It’s very chaotic. Taiwan is also chaotic.”
Chan added, “I’m gradually beginning to feel that we Chinese need to be controlled. If [...]
The New York Times is reporting that a Chinese man attacked two Americans, killing one, before committing suicide.
The AP indicates the attack took place at the Drum Tower which I believe is located here [ map ]
From Boxun News:
“Lu Shishen, who reported the cover up of the earthquake forecast, said that there was a strong nuclear explosion in Sichuan during the earthquake.
“Xinhua reported yesterday that an explosion of volcano was observed in the earthquake, people said that concrete debris was burst out of the crack during the quake.”
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This evening, I want to offer up a prayer of thanksgiving to God and a special prayer of help for the people of China and Myanmar.
Father,
In the name of Jesus, the Lord Christ, our Savior, thank you for America. This land has flowed with milk and honey for so long and seen your [...]
In Mianyang City, over 18,000 Chinese are buried under rubble after Monday’s massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake in Sichuan province.
The death toll has now risen above 12,000 people according to China View
Update:
CNN says the death toll has risen above 8500 people.
The USGS has upgraded the earthquake’s magnitude from 7.8 to 7.9 magnitude.
End Update
China Daily says 900 students have been buried when their high school collapsed during a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck earlier today.
The USGS says the temblor was situated at 31.104°N, 103.270°E which places it [...]
AFP reports that China is pouring troops into Tibet.
Read The Full Story At News.com.au
A new railroad network in China is proving to be an ominous sign for India:
“Latest Govt estimate shows China, thanks to new rail-road network, can move 10,000 troops to Indian border in just about three weeks — down from 3-6 months a decade ago.”
Read The Full Story At Indian Express
