Saturday 26 June 2021

Snippets 17 (a), (b), (c) and (d)

 When there appears to be more than one item of serious interest each day, it seemed that this format is suitable -- I hope that you agree, and follow with comments.

(a) Deadly Child Labour

A class-action lawsuit on behalf of a group of mothers and children from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) against five U.S.-based Big Tech giants may short-circuit President Biden's plans to electrify American transportation.
Apple Inc., Google parent Alphabet Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Microsoft Inc., and Tesla Inc., are knowingly benefiting from and aiding and abetting the cruel and brutal use of young children in cobalt mines.

(b) Canadian Minister "Not Concerned"

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said that he is not worried that a Beijing-linked (CCP) visa application company that Ottawa has a contract with, will result in the personal data of applicants falling into the hands of Chinese authorities.
"That office functions entirely within the control of the Chinese intelligence services" said Ward Elcock, former CSIS director.

(c) NATO Toughens Stance on Chinese Regime

 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will confront the Chinese regime's growing military ambition for the first time, the 30-nation Western alliance said on June 14, describing Beijing as presenting "systemic challenges" to the global order.

(d) France, U.K. Back Australia Against Beijing

European leaders stated "We stand by your side." as they announced their backing against Beijing's ongoing economic coercion campaign and its increased belligerence in the Indo-Pacific region.


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