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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 3h

Every single outlet has been framing this story as "retaining classified materials" rather than highlighting what is the more serious allegation, IMHO - sharing those classified materials with China. Instead, that's treated as more of a footnote. It's weird!
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ashley Tellis: India-origin strategist charged with keeping secret US defence files

Ashley Tellis was arrested after more than 1,000 pages of classified documents were allegedly found at his home.

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 6h

Picked up some of my finished pieces - a set of figurine luminaries- at my pottery class last night. I’m so so happy with how they turned out! May have to make some more for the holiday sale in early December.

A luminary shaped like a deer. Buff clay, Blue Black glaze.

A luminary shaped like a moose. Buff clay, Panama Red glaze (turns green in the electric kiln)

A luminary shaped like a robot. Buff clay, Blue Amber (adulterated Honey Amber) glaze. His ”hair” is high temp wire.

The tree luminaries lit last night. I had intended for the robot’s eyes to serve as holes, but sadly, it didn’t work out so well and one of the eyes got glazed shut.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 1d

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government departments have increased by 17% so far this year compared to 2024, reaching an average of 2.8 million per day, data from the National Security Bureau showed.
www.marketscreener.com/news/taiwan-...

Taiwan flags rise in Chinese cyberattacks, warns of 'online troll army'

TAIPEI -Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government departments have increased by 17% so far this year compared to 2024, reaching an average of 2.8 million per day, data from the National Security...

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 2d

The deluge of completely unhinged GOP spam continues to to my work email spam. 75+ since 10 am. If it's not warnings about Dems in Congress, it's the money they are promising me, or the propping up of candidates. Poor Nancy seems desperate... It's hard to imagine how anyone would find it persuasive.

The NEW Trump White House: See the Gold & Marble - VIRTUAL TOUR OF TRUMP'S NEWLY RENOVATED WHITE H .. .
SIGN YOUR NAME: Remove llhan Omar from Congress - llhan Omar celebrates the deaths of slain Americans and .. .
Thank you for your donation to Rep. AOC. - BREAKING: AOC just grabbed Schumer by the b*lls! It's Dem-on-Dem .. .
I recorded this just for you - Patriot, It's Senator Mike Lee of Utah. In light of recent events, I felt it was important to .. .
Patriot - I'm making my final plea to you. - Patriot - I'm making one final plea for help before it's too late. My situat .. .
Confirm your MAGA STATUS RIGHT NOW>> - NEED YOUR IMMEDIATE ACTION RIGHT NOW! 0 CONFIRM NOW if .. .
Patriot, I just got a phone call about you. - Hey Patriot, it's Jimmy - Funny enough, I actually just got a phone call .. .
If Jesus hadn't saved me, I might not be here today ... - YES! I want to share Isaiah 45:7 with you, Patriot. "I form Ii .. .
You're normally on time, so I'm worried! - Patriot, you're really a last minute nelly. They say the early bird gets the .. .
She was 17, pregnant, and told to GIVE UP. She FOUGHT instead. - Patriot, This is Zak Daniel - I want to share so .. .
You're legendary, Patriot! - You're an absolute legend, Patriot. You've been selected as a recipient of our Golden Ga .. .
My daughter is in the fight of her life - Hi, This is Brigadier General James Emory Mace, US Army (Retired). Today, I .. .
I'm being hunted. Stalked. Threatened. But that doesn't scare me. THIS does: - Patriot, this is my final email toy .. .
URGENT: Confirm Your $5,000 D.O.G.E. Refund Eligibility. - 475B in waste cut. Should Americans qet 5K back You ..

Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 2d

Well done, Chuckie! #ALLCAPS

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 4d

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 5d

Interesting.

US Senate passes export curbs for AI chips www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...

US Senate passes export curbs for AI chips - Taipei Times

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

www.taipeitimes.com

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 5d

That looks amazing! I'm so jealous! (I will be working most every day between now and November 18, bleh.)

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 6d

Sigh.

Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 6d

First some work partying with 2000 of Taiwan’s closest friends in DC at the 10/10 day celebration at Twin Oaks. Now some hockey on my TV! Yay the boys of winter are back! Go #ALLCaps

10-10 in Chinese characters carved in clear ice, standing on a table in a party tent.

Photo of my TV. The Capitals are losing 0-1 against the Bruins at the end of the second period.

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 7d

No, the audit is due today!

Dave Hutchinson @hutchinsondave.bsky.social · 7d

‘Six words or _fewer_.”

A meme. There’s a skull at the top, followed by the words ‘WRITE A HORROR STORY IN SIX WORDS OR LESS’

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 9d

Jojje's Kinamedia nyhetsbrev ligger utanför betalväggen den här veckan. Alltid bra att läsa på svenska om Kina och Taiwan.
nyhetsbrev.kinamedia.se/p/kinamedia-...

Kinamedia nyhetsbrev #288

Energiimport som Taiwans största sårbarhet; Taiwan nu världens största importör av nafta från Ryssland

nyhetsbrev.kinamedia.se

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 9d

This is good.

"Taiwan’s main threat isn’t military – it’s media speculation. Every headline becomes a crisis, every policy shift becomes
abandonment. Taiwan deserves reporting that resists speculation."
www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpre...

Taiwan’s main threat isn’t military – it’s media speculation

Every headline becomes a crisis, every policy shift becomes abandonment. Taiwan deserves reporting that resists speculation.

www.lowyinstitute.org

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 11d

I think the "fear of war" framing is a bit overblown, but yea. My entire extended family is serious about having water and food on hand. The "If Crisis or War Comes" pamphlet sitting on my mom's coffee table was pretty jarring the first time I saw it.

www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/a...

Swedes stock up on food as fears of war deepen - Taipei Times

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

www.taipeitimes.com

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 12d

The spam replies are getting out of hand, honestly. But I think what bothers me most is that many of them even fail to spam tag right! Which Sean do you mean? Which Jacob are you talking about? The lack of a link to click means it's more than useless!! I hate it so much.

Spam replies where half of them actually tag someone so you could see what they are trying to do by making people click the handle, but some of them are just "Sean" with no link. Which account are you even trying to spam tag here? It's beyond stupid. I'm guessing maybe the linked accounts have already been taken down?

Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 12d

Ugh. Sorry. I still have scars on both arms from a blast of hot steam when I was a kid, it's SO not fun. Hope you feel better soon.

Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 13d

Sad to see that Jane Goodall passed away. She was a giant in her field, and will be missed. I saw her speak once, and it was super inspirational. A huge loss to the world. RIP.

Jane Goodall alone by a podium standing on a giant stage speaking. You can see her trademark grey ponytail. It’s at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.

Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 16d

Maaaan, I wish we had these here! Imagine using a little Grogu to swipe into the metro!
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These Adorable 3D Smartcards From Taiwan Are So Cute You'll Want One Too

Imagine having a miniature tote bag and boba tea as your smartcard.

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 16d

Beyond the Silicon Shield: What the U.S. Can Learn from Taiwan’s Fight Against Coercion
taiwaninsight.org/2025/09/29/b...

Beyond the Silicon Shield: What the U.S. Can Learn from Taiwan’s Fight Against Coercion

Written by Colin Aponte. This article analyses what Taiwan’s experience can teach the US about resisting economic coercion at home beyond the so-called silicon shield. It shows that diversifi…

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 16d

Thinking of and missing my dad today, for no special reason. Happy to have many recordings of him telling stories, including about the boy next-next door who rose to fame with Max Fenders & how my parents danced to them long ago in his beloved hometown Hörnefors. RIP.
youtu.be/GbbNn3mgraE?...

Max Fenders - Vindens Melodi

YouTube video by TheWiruzz

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 16d

I hope there is some sanity left in the White House where they laugh Xi out of the room for even suggesting this. It would be a terrible long-term strategic move for the U.S., not to mention its potential implication for 23 million people in Taiwan...
www.wjbc.com/2025/09/28/r...

Report: Xi Wants Trump to Oppose Taiwan Independence

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is reportedly ready to pressure President Donald Trump to make a major concession in upcoming negotiations: a formal U....

www.wjbc.com

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Kathy 🇺🇦 @districtofkatya.bsky.social · 17d

Another @gemmy.bsky.social and me special in Overwatch! Sorry it's by law I have to post this! Pew pew!

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 21d

I am looking forward to moderating the "Trade and Technology Policies" session at the Global Taiwan Institute's 2025 Annual Symposium: A New Era for US-Taiwan Relations in a Changing International System (October 1, 2025). Hope to see you there!

globaltaiwan.org/symposium/gt...

GTI 2025 Annual Symposium: A New Era for US-Taiwan Relations in a Changing International System | Global Taiwan Institute

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 8:30 AM-4:40 PM (ET) 1777 F Street NW, Rockefeller-Peterson Room Event Description: Please join the Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) at our 2025 annual symposium, which will f...

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Lotta @gemmy.bsky.social · 22d

Good to be quoted in this (despite the misgendering at the end).

Taiwan emerging as hub for next-generation unmanned systems: Expert
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...

Taiwan emerging as hub for next-generation unmanned systems: Expert - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan is emerging as a regional hub for next-generation unmanned systems, a security expert said Tuesday, after a drone made by Taiwan's Thunder Tiger Group was included in the U.S. Department of Def...

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