Notices by Yogthos (yogthos@social.marxist.network)

Happy International Women's Day!

#womensday

China Commerce Minister: China has become the primary trading partner for over 150 countries... As the saying goes, 'When the West dims, the East shines; when the North fades, the South glows.'

#china #economy

@adiz my favorite part is that these kind of policies only harm the US itself. The more restrictive the US makes its tech, and the harder they make it for their researchers to collaborate with the rest of the world the more they will fall behind. Meanwhile, China's open tech will be the global standard setter.

China plans to issue a policy to encourage the use of RISC-V chips nationwide for the first time. The policy is being drafted by eight government bodies, including the Cyberspace Administration of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. China has been embracing RISC-V in recent years due to its lower costs and geopolitical neutrality.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/china-publish-policy-boost-risc-v-chip-use-nationwide-sources-2025-03-04/

#china #technology #riscv #opensource #openhardware

Android devices have advertising cookies and other trackers for personalized advertising that are set without user consent and cannot be opted out of.

A device identifier linked to a user's Google account is created without consent and cannot be removed without factory-resetting the device. Google's SafetyCore is also installed without consent and cannot be opted out of.

Google did not address the lack of consent or opt-out features.

https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/04/google_android/

#android #google #privacy

A reminder that the US accounts for the vast majority of military spending in NATO. Europe going its own way would necessitate a Herculean effort in ramping up military production, and this can only come at the cost of social spending.

The most likely scenario going forward is increased austerity in Europe which will inevitably lead to more political unrest and disenfranchisement.

https://licensing.visualcapitalist.com/product/breaking-down-1-3t-in-nato-defense-spending/

#us #eu #politics #economics

The Baltic states are unhappy after being excluded from a UK summit on Ukraine and European security.

The summit, hosted by Sir Keir Starmer, is scheduled to discuss the war in Ukraine and wider European security with over a dozen European leaders.

The source mentioned that France is helping to organize the summit and that the leaders of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Poland are among the invitees.

https://news.sky.com/story/baltic-states-very-unhappy-after-uk-fails-to-invite-leaders-to-ukraine-summit-13318723

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“If you’re having difficulties, find a Party member.”

The sign doesn’t just offer a slogan, it lists a name and personal phone number, inviting anyone in need to reach out, day or night. No bureaucracy, no red tape, just a direct line to someone whose job is to serve.

This is the difference between a people’s party and the hollow theatrics of bourgeois politics in the West.

#china #politics #communism

China's rapid technological advancement in the last 70 years challenges the belief that free markets are the primary drivers of innovation.

China's leadership in many key areas showcases the success of strategic government planning around a long-term vision, and substantial investment in education and the real economy.

Instead of focusing on mere economic growth, China embraces a holistic model that prioritizes social progress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmTGssd-KX4

#technology #economy #china #economics

#capitalism

big fan of capitalist class not even being vague about it anymore

It’s difficult to imagine a picture that more powerfully encapsulates the spirit of America

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/us/ammunition-vending-machines.html

#programmerhumor

BBC is asking an obvious question of how does a $13bn aircraft carrier make sense when the latest Chinese missiles could sink in a matter of minutes.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70wzz84xzxo

The fall of the Berlin Wall enabled neo-fascist activity to spill over into East Germany, laying the groundwork for the strengthening of right-wing forces today.

https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/02/22/the-roots-of-neo-fascism-in-east-germany/

#germany

The International IEA stated that China's fuel use growth is plateauing, which is unprecedented for a country at its stage of economic development.

China's fuel use declined slightly to 8.1 million barrels a day in 2024, below 2021 levels and narrowly above 2019 use.

Alternative transport, such as electric vehicles and the use of natural gas in road freight, have displaced around 1.2 million barrels a day in demand growth since 2019.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-13/china-s-plateauing-fuel-use-is-without-precedent-iea-says

#china #cleanenergy

It's worthwhile to read about how Lenin was seen by those who worked directly with him, rather than relying on the century of mythmaking and ideological spin that has clouded his legacy since his death. Firsthand accounts strip away the mystique, offering a clearer picture of the man behind the revolution.

https://www.marxists.org/archive/lunachar/works/silhouet/lenin.htm

#history

#US push to ban #TikTok was driven by Israel's image concerns rather than Chinese infiltrations, according to congressional insiders.

Israeli officials and lobbyists reportedly pressured US lawmakers about TikTok's impact on young Americans' perception of Israel.
A memo from the State Department described how Israeli officials blamed TikTok's algorithm for favoring pro-Palestinian content.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-tiktok-ban-linked-israel-china-insiders-reveal

Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash.

https://apnews.com/article/doge-faa-air-traffic-firings-safety-67981aec33b6ee72cbad8dcee31f3437