Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed that “the People’s Republic of China and the Russian Federation are allies in every sense of the word.” While the two sides have yet to formalize an alliance, bilateral defense industrial cooperation at the technical level has become all too clear. Chinese direct exports to Russia since the start of the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine have included timely and militarily consequential shipments, including significant volumes of trench-digging equipment that coincided with Russia’s construction of the Surovikin Line of defensive fortifications in southern and eastern Ukraine. Recent data show China has dramatically increased direct shipments of electric components, circuit boards, and modules to Russia, hinting at changes in the Kremlin’s prosecution of the conflict. In addition to tackling Russia’s procurement networks and understanding the “ axis of evasion ” used by Moscow to counteract Western sanctions, Western policymakers should take note of how Russia and China are deepening military cooperation, including via trade in sensitive goods and technologies. Chinese exports to Russia are changing in important ways Beijing’s support for Moscow’s defense industrial base is reflected in aggregate trade totals. Year-to-date direct bilateral trade rests at just under $202 billion, up about 2.5 percent from prior-year levels. Additionally, substantial China-to-Russia trade occurs indirectly , including via third-parties in Belarus and Central Asian countries. To be sure, Chinese firms are trading with Russia for several reasons, including a desire to exploit opportunities and “ fill the void ” after Western companies exited Russia. But there is an undeniable geopolitical saliency to this trade, especially since Russia’s share of world imports has fallen considerably , with China constituting the major exception. Indeed, as significant as top-line trade figures are, they don’t tell the whole story. Significant China-to-Russia trade consists of militarily sensitive trade in items identified by the United States, European Union, Japan, and the United Kingdom as the Common High-Priority List , or CHPL. Items on the CHPL include microchips for weapons guidance systems, ball bearings used for tank production , and more. Common High-Priority List items Tier 1: Items of the highest concern due to their critical role in the production of advanced Russian precision-guided weapons systems, Russia’s lack of domestic production, and limited global manufacturers. Tier 2: Additional electronics items for which Russia may have some domestic production capability but a preference to source from the United States and its partners and allies. Tier 3.A: Further electronic components used in Russian weapons systems, with a broader range of suppliers. Tier 3.B: Mechanical and other components utilized in Russian weapons systems. Tier 4.A: Manufacturing, production, and quality testing equipment for electric components, circuit boards, and modules. Source : US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Reported Chinese data show that direct bilateral trade in CHPL items has surged since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Parenthetically, while direct China-to-Russia exports are important, analysts should also consider the totality of Beijing’s support for Moscow by examining indirect trade in CHPL items. Total CHPL trade levels—importantly, as measured in values rather than volumes—show that militarily sensitive trade stands well above pre-war levels. This comparison is distorted by Tier 3.A, however, which has comprised approximately 47 percent of shipments by value for year-to-date 2024 data. Instead, it is more appropriate to take a pre-war baseline and compare relative changes from “normal” times. This procedure is not without flaws: The COVID-19 pandemic and pre-war stockpiling of military industrial goods by Russia complicate identifying a relevant base period for comparison. Nevertheless, using January 2022 as a base period is likely the most appropriate way to examine how China’s CHPL exports to Russia have shifted since the beginning of the invasion. Breaking out exports on a tier-by-tier basis shows how direct China-to-Russia shipments have changed since February 2022. After rising substantially throughout 2022 and 2023, shipments of the highest-priority goods (Tier 1) have declined somewhat in recent months, when compared to pre-war levels. Meanwhile, Chinese direct exports of components and circuits (Tier 4.A) and Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machine tools and components (Tier 4.B) remain highly elevated, while exports of the former have surged in recent months. Shipments of Tier 4.A goods (i.e., manufacturing, production, and quality testing equipment for electric components, circuit boards, and modules) have risen sharply since the summer. Crucially, military circuit board applications include missile guidance systems, electronic warfare systems, communication systems, and more. There are also noteworthy correlations between spikes in these shipments and waves of Russian missile launches. Moscow’s receipt of Tier 4.A goods from China may have given it greater assurances that its missile supply chains would remain intact, enabling it to launch larger and more frequent attacks on Ukrainian targets. Conversely, direct China-to-Russia shipments of other CHPL tiers declined over the early part of 2024 amid tighter US sanctions announced in December 2023. China-to-Russia exports of Tiers 3.A and 3.B have recovered from recent lows—and rebounded significantly for Tier 2 exports (additional electronic items). Parenthetically, similar trends are largely observed for China-to-Russia indirect CHPL trade via Central Asia and Belarus , with some important distinctions. Chinese shipments of Tier 4.B (CNC machine tools and components) to Central Asia and Belarus have exploded since the beginning of the invasion. Shipments of Tier 4.B have risen by more than 1,500 percent since January 2022. Russian procurement agents are sourcing CNC machine tools via the indirect route. Additionally, there has been an astonishing rise in Chinese shipments of Tier 3.B goods to Central Asia and Belarus. Russia now uses the indirect route to procure mechanical components, especially ball bearings used for vehicles such as armored personnel carriers, tanks and trains. Overcoming the devil’s deal Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, Beijing has consistently provided Moscow with the defense industrial support it needs in its attempt to subjugate Ukraine, with senior US policymakers reporting that Beijing’s assistance has stepped up in recent months. In exchange for vital military industrial assistance, China is reportedly receiving some of Russia’s most sensitive military technologies, including those involving submarine operations, aviation stealth technologies, and more. The results of this devil’s deal between Russia and China are plain. Hundreds of thousands of casualties have resulted from Putin’s invasion; women and children are being trafficked internationally or by Putin’s thugs; and, after the Kremlin ruled that non-Russian Orthodox churches were deemed undesirable, Ukrainian Protestant and Catholic churches, pastors, and congregants face a violent crackdown from Russian security services. Moreover, in exchange for enabling Putin’s attempt to plunder Ukraine, Beijing is receiving military technologies it could one day use to attack the sailors, airmen, and marines of the United States and its allies. Deepening ties between the Russian and Chinese defense complexes is something that should concern Western policymakers. While Moscow and Beijing do not share identical interests or objectives, the two sides are increasingly sharing technology and defense industrial capabilities in ways that severely impact US and Western interests. Joseph Webster is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and its Indo-Pacific Security Initiative. He is also an editor of the independent China-Russia Report . This analysis reflects his own personal opinion.nice ph 777 login password 。

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Charles & Colvard, Ltd. Receives Non-Compliance Letter from NasdaqSHELTON, Conn. , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- William Raveis , the Inman -awarded Top Brokerage in the U.S. (2023), and the number one privately held real estate company in the Northeast, Florida , and South Carolina is proud to announce the strategic partnership with Town & Country Real Estate (T&C), a luxury brokerage serving the East End of Long Island , New York since 2005. Growing throughout the luxury Triangle—New York City, The Hamptons, The North Fork, Palm Beach , and Westchester marketplace. The T&C offices will be joining forces with William Raveis' growing network of over 140 offices, and 4,500 agents from Maine to Florida . Likewise, the award-winning brokerage, William Raveis , gains a foothold within the Hamptons and The North Fork luxury real estate. T&C's founder, Judi Desiderio (CEO) and Janet Hummel (Managing Partner) will stay on as partners along with more than 150 T&C sales agents. "We're delighted to welcome Town & Country to our family company," said William, "Bill" Raveis, Jr. adding, "I've gotten to know Judi and Janet over these many months and found our business model, family culture, and entrepreneurial approach to helping the agents aligns beautifully." This year, William Raveis celebrates 50 years in business, with Bill Raveis at the helm, sons Chris and Ryan Raveis as co-presidents, and strong management support, they are on a trajectory for growth, making company acquisitions in top luxury markets along the East Coast. Chris Raveis comments, "T&C's stellar reputation for luxury service resonates with clients in the Hamptons and will elsewhere in our footprint." Judi Desiderio agrees, "Our trademark has always been our ability to pivot to the needs of buyers, sellers, and renters. This expansion through the Raveis footprint gives our associates the single best opportunity to grow their businesses and service their clients in a unique way bolstered by superior technology and support. Which is why we're excited to grow our business throughout the luxury Triangle—New York City, The Hamptons, Palm Beach , and Westchester County. Stronger together, the possibilities are endless with William Raveis ." Bill Raveis is confident in their mission. "Our expertise in luxury marketing and providing full-service offerings through William Raveis Mortgage and Insurance helps navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and renting properties. In addition, every agent and client benefits from our robust referral network spanning the East Coast". The company is aggressively pursuing growth opportunities with future acquisitions in the pipeline across the Florida and Southern regions as well as in the Northeast marketplace over the coming months. Learn more at raveis.com or visit the team at their new William Raveis Long Island offices in Bridgehampton, Greenport, East Hampton , Mattituck, Montauk, Southampton, and Westhampton Beach. About William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage, and Insurance ... William Raveis is the number one privately held real estate brokerage in the Northeast, Florida , and South Carolina providing integrated real estate services to customers and clients for over 50 years. Selected as the Top Brokerage 2023 by Inman, the voice of REALTORS® and industry news, the company ranks among the nation's top independent and publicly traded brokerages for sales volume and units sold. In addition to its specialized Residential, Relocation, and Luxury Properties divisions, William Raveis has full-service, top-tier Mortgage and Insurance Companies. About Town & Country Real Estate ... Hamptons and North Fork real estate markets are the main topics of conversation across the East End of Long Island with global interest. With decades of experience, Town & Country Real Estate is renowned for its local expertise and market insights delivered by a professional team of over 150 sales agents. Under the leadership of its founder & CEO, Judi Desiderio and T&C Managing Partner Janet Hummel, the firm is prominently featured in New York and national media outlets showcasing their magnificent portfolio of properties throughout the Eastern End of Long Island and expansive regional knowledge and insight. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/william-raveis-expands-to-the-hamptons-and-north-fork-long-island-in-strategic-partnership-with-town--country-real-estate-302335444.html SOURCE William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance

The Role of Blockchain in Building the Metaverse EconomyLiverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th Liverpool stayed perfect in the Champions League. A 2-0 win at Anfield dumped title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings. Liverpool's second half ghoals came from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo, either side of Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappé having a penalty saved. Borussia Dortmund, is up to fourth place after beating Dinamo Zagreb 3-0. Monaco missed a chance to go second losing 3-2 at home to Benfica. The best comeback was at PSV Eindhoven. Te home team trailed Shakhtar Donetsk by two goals in the 87th minute of a 3-2 win. Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants, AP source says A person familiar with the decision says former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn’t been finalized. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week after the Giants released the former No. 6 overall draft pick. Sam Darnold has helped the Vikings start 9-2. Jones joins Nick Mullens and Brett Rypien in Minnesota’s quarterback room. Rookie first-round pick J.J. McCarthy had season-ending knee surgery in August and a second procedure on his knee earlier this month. LIV Golf will hire sports and entertainment leader Scott O'Neil to replace Greg Norman, report says Scott O'Neil is set to become the next CEO of Saudi-funded LIV Golf. The Athletic is reporting the move for the former head of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils. O'Neil recently was CEO of Merlin Entertainments. The company that owns resorts like Legoland announced O'Neil was leaving for a new opportunity. O'Neil would replace Greg Norman at LIV Golf. 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VANCOUVER — A family of killer whales has made a rare trip into waters off downtown Vancouver for what an expert says was likely a "grocery shopping" hunt for harbour seals. Video shared on social media by False Creek Ferries shows the whales cruising past highrise towers at the entrance to False Creek on Sunday. Andrew Trites, director of the University of British Columbia's marine mammal research unit, has identified the whales as a family group of transient orcas consisting of a mother and her three offspring. Trites said the video shows the whales moving quietly like "ghosts" to avoid alerting their prey. The larger orcas appear bigger than the diminutive ferry, which measures about 20 feet long. "They're on the hunt, and so they don't want to make a big splash about it. They want to come in very stealthy-like, as though they weren't even there," said Trites. "I'm sure there were hundreds of people walking along the seawall that day and they didn't even notice and these people aboard the boat, they had a very special moment they will remember for the rest of their lives." He said it's the first time the 26-year-old mother orca, known as T35A, has shown up in downtown Vancouver with her children aged six, 11 and 14. Trites said the well documented family has previously been seen by marine researchers from Alaska to the Strait of Juan de Fuca south of Vancouver Island. He attributes the pod's surprising downtown appearance to seals also changing their habits as they hide from orcas, forcing killer whales to hunt in backwater areas like False Creek. Killer whales have previously been spotted in False Creek, including in 2019, and in 2010 a grey whale swam all the way to the end of the inlet, near Science World. Trites said researchers are hearing more reports of killer whales being seen in places where they've never been seen before. He said the behaviour captured on the video suggests the whales didn't catch anything. Trites said the sighting was an indication of the recovered health of the Salish Sea, saying it was "in a state that we haven’t seen it for over a century." He likened it to living next to Tanzania's Serengeti National Park. “It's a very healthy, vibrant system ... we've seen humpback whales come back. We've seen our seal numbers recover and stabilize," he said. "We see killer whales here every single day now and when I first came to B.C., I hardly ever saw a seal, never saw killer whales in here and it's all changed." In 2021, the B.C. government estimated there were 206 "mature" transient orcas in the province's coastal waters, while U.S. authorities have put the total population at about 350. The species is designated as threatened, meaning they are likely to become endangered without interventions. But Trites said the population was growing, in association with the recovery of prey species, such as the Steller sea lion. As a marine researcher who has been through many encounters with killer whales, Trites said those aboard the ferry should feel privileged. "They are magical experiences," he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 25, 2024. Nono Shen, The Canadian PressOrbon Alija/E+ via Getty Images Investment thesis When I analyzed Digi International Inc. ( NASDAQ: DGII ) back in mid-April 2024, my headline read, “ Digi International Poised For Growth Despite Near-Term Earnings Slowdown ” That slowdown continues and has taken Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.

PETALING JAYA: Cloudpoint Technology Bhd has accepted a letter of award from a local bank for the implementation of ServiceNow’s Integrated Service Management Automation solutions for RM33.6mil. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the technology solutions provider said the contract covers implementation services, cloud subscription, subscription of software licenses and warranty support. “The contract will not have any effect on the issued and paid-up share capital and the shareholding of the substantial shareholders of Cloudpoint as it does not involve the issuance of ordinary shares in Cloudpoint. “The contract is expected to contribute positively to the earnings and net assets of Cloudpoint for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024 onwards,” the firm said.

( MENAFN - GetNews) Setting new standards in utility design, research, and patented technologies. An accomplished civil engineer with more than ten years of experience in the US serving various roles in the field, Rajasekhar Chadalawada is causing a stir in the industry with his innovative research, leadership in major infrastructure projects, and creative utility engineering style. Chadalawada is expanding the scope of civil engineering in the contemporary era with two recently approved patents, and a portfolio of highly cited papers. A Forward-thinking Executive Promoting Transformation in Civil Engineering Chadalawada, who is currently employed with Verita Telecommunications Corporation as an OSP Engineer, has made a living by turning problems into opportunities. His proficiency in fiber design and utility engineering, along with his thorough knowledge of USDOT and federal regulations, allow him to design projects that adhere to strict quality and compliance requirements. 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There has been a flurry of upsets in college basketball so far during Thanksgiving Week. The UConn Huskies lost back-to-back games against Memphis and Colorado. No. 20 Texas A&M fell to Oregon, No. 21 Creighton fell to San Diego State, and No. 9 Alabama defeated No. 6 Houston, all in the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the upsets continued as No. 14 Indiana lost to Louisville in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. Right after that, No. 3 Gonzaga fell to West Virginia in overtime. It was a stunning loss for the Bulldogs, who had a five-point lead with 25 seconds left in regulation. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images With less than 10 seconds, Gonzaga had a two-point lead, but a Nolan Hickman turnover sent Tucker DeVries to the free throw line, and he knocked down both to tie the game and send it to overtime. After the game, Mark Few shouldered the blame for not calling a timeout prior to Hickman's turnover, per Theo Lawson. "I shoulda called a timeout as that thing was progressing, it didn’t look great on the press break," Few said. "I probably should have burned one, we had it in our two guards’ hands and I trusted them." #Gonzaga 's Mark Few took blame for not calling a timeout before Nolan Hickman's late TO: "I shoulda called a timeout as that thing was progressing, it didn’t look great on the press break. I probably should have burned one, we had it in our two guards’ hands and I trusted them." The extra period was all West Virginia as they outscored Gonzaga 15-7 to get the stunning upset. It was Gonzaga's first loss of the year after key wins against Baylor, Arizona State, and San Diego State. However, despite a late lead, the Bulldogs suffered a crushing loss in the Bahamas. Next up for Gonzaga is a game on Thanksgiving Day against Indiana, in the loser's bracket. Related: Legendary College Basketball Coach Knocked Out of Chair at Maui InvitationalRepresentatives will meet with global partners to share market insights and discuss the company's unique supply chain solutions HOUSTON , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smith , a leading global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces its attendance at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada . Company representatives will be on hand to meet with current and potential customers during the trade show, which runs from Tuesday, January 7 , to Friday, January 10, 2025 . CES, also known as the Consumer Electronics Show, is widely regarded as the world's premier technology showcase. The biggest names in consumer electronics and entertainment will gather to debut their newest products and cutting-edge innovations. "This is a great opportunity for us to shake hands with our customers, forge new relationships, and gain insights into their needs and the challenges they face within the semiconductor supply chain," said Todd Burke , Smith's President of Global Business Development. "We are excited to demonstrate how Smith's customized programs can help keep chip inventories in balance and how our open-market strategies can generate new revenue streams." Todd and his team will discuss the benefits of supplier diversification , robust inventory management , and staying ahead of market trends . "As artificial-intelligence products and services become more mainstream, demand will continue to rise for the components powering its processing capabilities," said Todd. "Smith's agile sourcing team, broad global reach, and decades of industry expertise underpin our ability to develop fully customizable solutions that help our customers avoid supply chain disruptions and support their success." Visit Smith's CES landing page to schedule a meeting. About Smith Founded in 1984, Smith is celebrating 40 years of Intelligent DistributionTM. As a leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers' success. The company's expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/meet-smith-at-ces-2025-in-las-vegas-302334000.html SOURCE Smith