- Military source says around 200-strong force has been sent to the Pratas Islands following reports PLA was planning large-scale simulated invasion
- Mainland China has been steadily boosting its presence in the disputed waters, where a number of other countries have claims South China Morning Post
SMIC, one of largest chip makers in the world, is among several companies that the Department of Defense plans to designate as being owned or controlled by the Chinese military, reports Reuters. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order, set to go into effect on January 11, that would bar U.S. investors from buying securities from companies on the defense blacklist. Source The Crunch
The municipal police station of Rilleux-la-Pape (Rhône) was the target of attackers on two occasions during the weekend. Damage has been committed. About fifteen individuals with hidden faces stoned the municipal police station of Rilleux-la-Pape, a town located in the metropolis of Lyon (Rhône), this Saturday evening around 6.15 p.m. The facts lasted for more than an hour in the rue Jacques Prévert. Tear gas and police reinforcements were necessary to put the attackers to flight. Source ACtu17
BBC Studios has introduced an “inclusion rider” for all new productions, which will mean that all new productions have to meet a 20% diversity target.
On all new BBC and third-party shows, the Doctor Who and Top Gear producer will ensure that a fifth of on-screen talent and production teams come from a BAME – Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic – background, have lived experience of a disability, or are from a low-income background. Source BBC
