"It’s about the combination of control over the #PLA and insuring the P.L.A. leadership has the right political standing or political positioning, but it is also about having an actually competent P.L.A. that has good weapons, and can fight. The leadership is constantly talking about fighting and winning. #Xi ’s stated goals for the P.L.A. are all about actually being able to fight and win wars and becoming a world-class army."
https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/what-does-xi-jinping-want
Beijing insists Taiwan has always been part of China.
But does history agree?
Historian Dr. Lee Moore joins me to unpack the past behind one of today’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoints.
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Spotify
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#geopolitics #Taiwan #China #HistoryPodcast #History #Indopacific #TaiwanStrait #podcast #CrossStraitRelations #ChinasBackstory #CCP #PLA #Taiwanisacountry
Taiwanese officials say a failure to pass the government’s nearly $40 billion defense budget would “seriously weaken” its defense buildup and create a “gap” in collectively deterring Chinese military adventurism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/11/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-lai-defense-budget-collective-deterrence/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #taiwan #china #laichingte #pla #us #defense #budgets
Is That Ancient Reel Of PLA Any Good?
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/is-that-ancient-reel-of-pla-any-good/
Is That Ancient Reel Of PLA Any Good? https://hackaday.com/2026/02/10/is-that-ancient-reel-of-pla-any-good/
#3dPrinterhacks #Featured #Interest #Filament #Oldfilament #PLA #Printstrength
[Перевод] Внутри Intel 8086: как микрокод управляет АЛУ
Intel 8086 часто вспоминают как точку старта x86, но куда интереснее заглянуть внутрь и понять, как он «думает» на уровне железа. В этой статье разбираем, как микрокод не просто запускает операции, а фактически настраивает АЛУ: одна микроинструкция выбирает режим, следующая забирает результат, а между ними работает логика, которая склеивает поля микроинструкций с опкодом (включая загадочную XI‑подстановку). По пути – кристалл под микроскопом, PLA, LUT‑подобная конструкция АЛУ и те самые углы CISC, из‑за которых простых ответов тут не бывает. Внутри 8086
https://habr.com/ru/companies/otus/articles/994500/
#Intel_8086 #микрокод #АЛУ #управление_АЛУ #PLA #CISC #x86архитектура
China used this week's Singapore Airshow to flex its military and aviation muscle, drawing heavy attention from regional delegations as Beijing sharpens its bid for influence in Southeast Asia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/02/07/china-singapore-airshow/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #singapore #china #pla #us #indopacific #fighterjets #defense
Taiwan will seek an extension to the date by which an agreement must be signed with the U.S. for a batch of arms deliveries given an ongoing standoff in parliament about defense spending, its Defense Ministry has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/07/asia-pacific/taiwan-us-arms-deals-extension/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #taiwan #china #pla #us #usmilitary #defense #indopacific #congress #donaldtrump
The Taiwanese government's nearly $40 billion defense budget request is in jeopardy as the opposition pushes a much smaller proposal that omits key capabilities deemed critical to defending against a Chinese attack. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/04/asia-pacific/politics/taiwan-defense-budget-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #taiwan #budgets #defense #pla #china #us #kmt #dpp #donaldtrump #laichingte
China’s 11,000-ton destroyer warns off foreign jets near Taiwan
China’s state broadcaster has aired an unusually detailed look at how the PLA Navy uses electronic warfare to…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #China #ChineseNavy #Defense&Military #destroyer #electronicwarfare #PLA-Navy #taiwan #World #Yanan
https://www.newsbeep.com/382716/
#Town mayor welcomes £1 million investment on 'run down'
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#7
REOPENING DATE Revealed For Oga’s Cantina In #Disneyland!
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/interest.html#25
Guyanese expect the #Parliamentary Opposition parties
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#Georgetown
Missing #Indiana teen found dead in Perry County; #Columbus
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capitals.html#Columbus
#PLA Daily
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#Beijing
#NewResearch Reveals Humans Have a Remote Touch “Seventh
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/infotech.html#26
Trung Quốc khẳng định quyết tâm quét sạch tham nhũng trong quân đội sau khi điều tra hai cựu quan chức cấp cao Trương Hựu Hiệp và Lưu Chấn Lập. Báo Quân giải phóng ngày 1/2 cho biết động thái này thể hiện cam kết không khoan nhượng với các phần tử tham nhũng, dù ở vị trí nào. Cuộc đấu tranh chống tham nhũng trong lực lượng vũ trang tiếp tục được đẩy mạnh nhằm giữ gìn kỷ cương, uy tín và sức mạnh chiến đấu của quân đội.
#AntiCorruption #PLA #ChinaMilitary #ThamNhũng #QuânĐộiTrungQuốc #ChốngThamN
A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference – Public Libraries Online
by Kathleen Hughes on January 30, 2026
PLA is heartbroken by recent events and has been coordinating closely with city and venue partners to support them and to foster a safe and welcoming conference environment. We are committed to moving forward with PLA 2026 in Minneapolis, April 1–3, and look forward to gathering in strength and solidarity with Minnesota colleagues and with all of you around the country—in person or virtually.
Public Safety
We hear and understand the concerns that have been voiced, and we recognize each library, exhibitor, and attendee may evaluate circumstances differently. PLA’s highest priority is the safety and wellness of our attendees, partners, and staff.
The Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau is maintaining a continuously updated FAQ page that outlines what is occurring in the area. The convention center, surrounding hotels, restaurants, cultural attractions, and transportation infrastructure have remained fully operational and supported by coordinated security, hospitality, and public safety resources over the past month.
Out of an abundance of caution, we offer these suggestions to support safety while traveling to and around the city:
The PLA 2026 Virtual Conference will coincide with the in-person event and is another option for real-time online learning, livestreams, and connection with peers.
Local Support
We also have heard a loud and strong desire from library workers across the nation to support our colleagues and the city at this time. Local officials have told us that the best way that we can do this is to continue to visit, dine, shop, enjoy arts and culture, visit libraries, and engage with residents and local businesses in the Twin Cities.
PLA also is collaborating with local partners to add opportunities to connect, donate, and support our Twin Cities colleagues, residents, and organizations. Please stay tuned as we explore options to strengthen our connections and create the greatest impact.
In this moment, we hope you will join us in showing up for the city and residents of Minneapolis. Our Public Library Association biennial conference offers a tremendous opportunity to support healing and the resilience of this vibrant, inclusive American city and the mission-driven library workers in the Twin Cities.
Editor’s Note: These are the sites for reference: https://www.ilcm.org/immigration-resources/know-your-rights/immigrants-refugees/ and https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/immigrants-rights
Continue/Read Original Article Here: A Message from the Public Library Association Board Regarding Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis and the PLA 2026 Conference – Public Libraries Online
#ACLU #Board #FederalImmigrationEnforcement #ImmigrantLawCenterOfMinnesota #Libraries #Minneapolis #Minnesota #PLA #PLA2026Conference #PublicLibraries #PublicLibrariesAssociation #Safety #Streaming #Travel #TwinCities #UrgeCaution
China's J-20A Stealth Fighter Ready for Delivery to Air Force
https://defensemirror.com/news/40977/China_s_J_20A_Stealth_Fighter_Ready_for_Delivery_to_Air_Force
#J20A #ChinaAirForce #StealthFighter #PLA #MilitaryAviation #DefenseNews
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said the Japan-U.S. alliance would collapse if Tokyo did nothing in the event U.S. forces were attacked during an emergency involving the evacuation of the allies’ citizens from Taiwan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/27/japan/politics/japan-takaichi-taiwan-us-alliance/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #taiwan #us #usmilitary #pla #china #sanaetakaichi #xijinping
Does Carbon Fiber PLA Make Sense? https://hackaday.com/2026/01/26/does-carbon-fiber-pla-make-sense/
#3dPrinterhacks #Engineering #Featured #3dprinting #Carbonfiber #PLA #Thermoplastic
Hai tướng cấp cao của quân đội Trung Quốc, Trương Hựu Hiệp và Lưu Chấn Lập, đang bị điều tra vì vi phạm nghiêm trọng kỷ luật chính trị và tham nhũng. Theo Tân Hoa Xã, cả hai bị cáo buộc lạm dụng quyền lực, nhận hối lộ, và gây tổn hại đến uy tín của quân đội và Đảng Cộng sản Trung Quốc. Động thái này nằm trong chiến dịch "đả hổ, diệt ruồi" nhằm loại bỏ những phần tử thoái hóa biến chất trong hệ thống quân sự và chính trị.
#China #Military #Corruption #PLA #ThamNhung #QuanDoiTrungQuoc #TinTuc #
