## Young Taiwanese aren't so anti-China. That's a problem for the island's government

Authored by cbc.ca

We see ourselves as an independent country different from China,” she told CBC News in Taipei.

China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to reclaim the democratically-governed island by force if necessary.

Yet Huang and others say that pro-China messaging on social media is resonating with Taiwan's youth more than the potential threat China poses.

Within Taiwan itself, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is more independence-leaning but has largely avoided potentially disruptive moves in that direction.

Taiwan is facing almost daily military provocations from China, with the latter's naval ships and aircraft operating near the island.

Still, she says she expresses her own view as much as she can — that an attack from China is likely.

I believe what [Chinese President] Xi Jinping said: it is deeply in his mind that he's going to do that. »

### Republicans mostly silent as millions of Americans protest Trump on No Kings day

Authored by theguardian.com

In comments Friday, Donald Trump opposed the protest organizers’ characterization of him as a would-be monarch.

At a White House event on Wednesday, Trump tried to downplay the No Kings events.

“Let’s see who shows up for that,” Johnson added, listing groups including “antifa types”, people who “hate capitalism” and “Marxists in full display”. »

### Ireland plans to make a $1,500 a month basic income for artists permanent

Authored by businessinsider.com

Ireland first launched a three-year basic income experiment in 2022.

Ireland first launched its basic income pilot program in 2022, when some 2,000 artists began receiving a weekly stipend of €325, or about $370.

A government press release this month said the 2026 budget would include a provision to make the country's Basic Income for the Arts pilot permanent in 2026. »

### There Sure Were a Lot of American Flags at the “Hate America Rally”

Authored by motherjones.com

American flags were everywhere, carried by people of all races and ages.

Robin told me she brought her flag today to show that “just because we’re liberals doesn’t mean we hate America.”

There were other flags, too: A lot of Pride flags; some Palestinian, Mexican, and Ukrainian flags; an Irish flag. »

### ‘No Kings’ protests pass in festival atmosphere as an estimated 7 million across US rally against Trump’s ‘authoritarianism’

Authored by the-independent.com

Nearly 7 million demonstrators in small towns and cities across the country showed up for No Kings protests to rally against Donald Trump’s presidency, according to organizers.

“We call it the ‘Hate America’ rally that’ll happen Saturday,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said earlier this week.

open image in gallery There was a festival atmosphere across the protests, such as at this rally in Nashville, Tennessee ( AFP via Getty Images ). »

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