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After hearing all about the horrible working conditions it takes to make our electronics at Foxconn, Mother Jones' Mac McClelland shows us what it takes to ship those products. It sounds pretty awful. And not just by American standards, but, in comparison to what happens in China, a developing nation without our fancy American...
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Taiwan on late Sunday morning, seismologists said. It was not immediately clear if there were damages or casualties. The 6.1-magnitude earthquake at 10:35 a.m. local time (02:35 GMT) was centered in Pingtung County, according to the Central Weather Bureau of Taiwan (CWB). Moderate to strong shaking was felt...
Taiwan's navy will arm its submarines with anti-ship missiles for the first time ever beginning next year, a report said Wednesday, as the island boosts its defence capabilities against rival China. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan welcomes US reconsideration on jet sale Taiwan bulks up, to buy 4 warships from US Taiwan plans...
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