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In the next four years, Reliance Industries Ltd's chairman Mukesh Ambani stated, the company will invest Rs 75,000 crore in bringing out 5G mobile phone services, extending retail networks, and establishing environmentally friendly power limit in Uttar Pradesh.

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देश के विकास इंजन के रूप में काम करेगा राज्य : सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ | State will act as the country's economic engines, said CM Yogi Adityanath;

Source: www.hindustantimes.com

रिफॉर्म, परफॉर्म, ट्रांसफॉर्म' के विजन के अनुरूप

यूपी इन्वेस्टर्स समिट 2023: मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के 'रिफॉर्म, परफॉर्म, ट्रांसफॉर्म' के दृष्टिकोण के अनुरूप उत्तर प्रदेश "देश के विकास इंजन के रूप में काम करेगा"।

मुख्यमंत्री योगी आदित्यनाथ ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि उत्तर प्रदेश ने ग्लोबल इन्वेस्टर्स समिट (जीआईएस) 2023 के लिए विदेशों सहित राज्य के बाहर आयोजित रोड शो के माध्यम से 32.92 लाख करोड़ रुपये के निवेश प्रस्तावों को आकर्षित किया है। उन्होंने कहा कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के 'रिफॉर्म, परफॉर्म, ट्रांसफॉर्म' के विजन के अनुरूप राज्य "देश के विकास इंजन के रूप में काम करेगा"।

तीन दिवसीय शिखर सम्मेलन के उद्घाटन के अवसर पर

मुख्यमंत्री तीन दिवसीय शिखर सम्मेलन के उद्घाटन के अवसर पर बोल रहे थे, जिसे उन्होंने लखनऊ में 'निवेश का महाकुंभ' बताया, जब उन्होंने कहा कि निवेश राज्य सरकार और विभिन्न कंपनियों के बीच 18,645 समझौता ज्ञापनों (एमओयू) के माध्यम से होगा। , और ये 9.25 मिलियन रोजगार के अवसर पैदा करने में मदद करेंगे।

कंपनियां विभिन्न क्षेत्रों जैसे नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा, रियल एस्टेट, शिक्षा, पर्यटन, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वाहन निर्माण, आवास और खाद्य प्रसंस्करण से संबंधित हैं।

इस कार्यक्रम में प्रधानमंत्री मोदी, केंद्रीय मंत्री अमित शाह और राजनाथ सिंह, राज्यपाल आनंदीबेन पटेल, शीर्ष वैश्विक नीति निर्माता, भारतीय उद्योग जगत के नेता और शिक्षा जगत के सदस्य मौजूद थे।

Source: images.hindustantimes.com

उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने की उम्मीद

आदित्यनाथ ने कहा कि राज्य सरकार ने बेहतर कानून व्यवस्था सुनिश्चित करके और व्यापार में आसानी प्रदान करने वाली 25 क्षेत्रीय नीतियों को लाकर औद्योगिक विकास के लिए अनुकूल वातावरण सुनिश्चित किया है।

“हमें विदेशों में भारतीय मिशनों, राजदूतों, उच्चायुक्तों के साथ-साथ व्यापार और औद्योगिक संगठनों का सहयोग मिला। सकारात्मक सहयोग से हम उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था के लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने की उम्मीद करते हैं।

उन्होंने कहा, "निवेश का यह 'महाकुंभ' यूपी द्वारा पीएम के 'रिफॉर्म, परफॉर्म, ट्रांसफॉर्म' के मंत्र को आत्मसात करने के प्रयासों के बाद संभव हुआ है।"

सारथी पोर्टल - समझौता ज्ञापनों पर हस्ताक्षर

आदित्यनाथ ने बताया कि निवेश सारथी पोर्टल - समझौता ज्ञापनों पर हस्ताक्षर करने और उनके कार्यान्वयन की निगरानी करने के लिए - साथ ही निवेश मित्र पोर्टल - प्रोत्साहन और ग्राहक संबंध प्रबंधन के लिए - उपयोगी साबित हुए हैं।

“नीति-चालित शासन के माध्यम से, राज्य सरकार ने आईटी / आईटीईएस, डेटा सेंटर, रक्षा और एयरोस्पेस, इलेक्ट्रिक वाहन, भंडारण और रसद, पर्यटन, कपड़ा और एमएसएमई सहित विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में निवेश आकर्षित करने के लिए लगभग 25 नीतियां तैयार की हैं। तब से, औद्योगिक विकास के लिए एक समग्र पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र बनाने की दिशा में कई सुधारात्मक कदम उठाए गए हैं,” उन्होंने कहा......

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DM Suhas LY: नोएडा डीएम सुहास एलवाई को एक और बड़ी जिम्मेदारी, अथॉरिटी का देखेंगे काम

DM Suhas LY: नोएडा डीएम सुहास एलवाई को एक और बड़ी जिम्मेदारी, अथॉरिटी का देखेंगे काम

नोएडा: गौतमबुद्ध नगर जिले के तीनों अथॉरिटी नोएडा अथॉरिटी (नवीन ओखला औद्योगिक विकास प्राधिकरण), ग्रेटर नोएडा अथॉरिटी (ग्रेटर नोएडा औद्योगिक विकास प्राधिकरण) और यमुना अथॉरिटी (यमुना एक्सप्रेसवे औद्योगिक विकास प्राधिकरण) के मुख्य कार्यपालक अधिकारी का कार्यभार बदल दिया गया है। गौतमबुद्ध नगर के जिलाधिकारी सुहास एलवाई को जिलाधिकारी के अतिरिक्त नोएडा अथॉरिटी और ग्रेटर नोएडा अथॉरिटी का मुख्य कार्यपालक…

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Let’s get one thing clear: the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, was never the border czar, despite her political opponents’ attempts to label her as such. If Harris has ever had a Biden administration czarship—not with an official title but with broad authority to coordinate and direct multiple agencies, organizations, and departments on a multi-faceted policy priority—it was in artificial intelligence (AI). Strangely, this doesn’t seem to have come up a lot in the 2024 presidential contest, despite the presence of AI everywhere else these days. In fact, this role doesn’t even merit a passing mention on the “Meet Vice President Kamala Harris” page of her website even as she prepares to formally become the party’s presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

AI might lack the political resonance of the border today, but it is time we reconsider its significance to the average voter. As Harris graduates from a vibes campaign to one with more substance, the vice president should put a spotlight on the AI in her record. When AI is recast as a sweeping change that could affect jobs, income equality, national security, and the rights of ordinary citizens, it is rather quickly transformed from esoterica to an everyday concern. The Trump-Vance campaign has received support from the likes of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and Marc Andreessen—all major Silicon Valley and AI influencers and investors—but it is Harris, not former President Donald Trump, who has actual fingerprints on AI policy. So, what has been Harris’s track record in this area? And where is the vice president likely to take AI policy if she wins the White House?

Harris’s role as AI czar may be the political season’s best-kept secret. But if one were to trace AI policy development in the world’s leading AI-producing nation, all signs point to Harris. Remarkably, AI policy development has been led by the White House rather than the U.S. Congress. In fact, Congress has done precious little, despite the growing need for AI guardrails, while the White House, with Harris as the seniormost public official involved, has helped frame and follow up on its October 2023 executive order on AI.

That order was designed to ensure the “safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI.” In addition, Harris has made a broader commitment to “establishing a set of rules and norms for AI, with allies and partners, that reflect democratic values and interests, including transparency, privacy, accountability, and consumer protections.” Significantly for a technology disproportionately reliant on a handful of industry players, Harris suggested and has led the important first step of bringing these players together to commit to a set of AI practices and standards that advances three critical objectives: safety, security, and trust.

Given the disproportionate influence of the United States on AI used around the world, it is critical for the country to have its public position clarified in international fora. Harris has represented the United States in key international convenings and led the country’s global advocacy efforts on ensuring safe AI, such as at the AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, England. At the other end of the stakeholder spectrum, Harris has also met with the communities most directly affected by the wider adoption of the technology, including consumer protection groups and labor and civil rights leaders, to discuss protections against AI risks.

Harris’ contact with AI has another dimension, too. As the ultimate political unicorn—a woman of color, an underrated and parodied vice president in the Biden administration, and an overnight sensation as presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party after U.S. President Joe Biden stepped aside from the 2024 race—Harris’s narrative has been defined largely by others, whether it is through AI-assisted disinformation campaigns or viral memes. She has been personally targeted by deepfake videos of her supposedly making garbled statements, such as, “Today is today, and yesterday was today yesterday.” An AI-aided voice synthesis that led to a demeaning parody of her presidential campaign advertisement was reposted by Musk himself on X. Trump has also falsely claimed that the large crowds at Harris’s campaign rallies were AI generated. In other words, Harris can legitimately claim to have had AI weaponized against her personally.

Finally, Harris hails from the global capital of AI. As former attorney general and senator of California, she has been financially supported by many in the tech industry; more than 200 Silicon Valley investors have backed her run for the White House. One of her closest confidantes is her brother-in-law, Tony West, Uber’s chief legal officer (now on leave to work for the Harris campaign). It is legitimate to ask if she would be willing to confront the industry on difficult issues; at the same time, her closeness with industry leaders could help with greater government-industry collaboration.

What can we learn from Harris’s record as to what she would do in the presidency on this issue? As AI czar, Harris showed some clear patterns. For one, her primary focus has been promoting safety and addressing the risks of unregulated AI use, which can lead to bias or abuse. Second, the White House under her stewardship has accomplished a wide range of safety-, security-, and trust-enhancing actions since the issuance of the executive order—from AI testbeds and model evaluation tools developed at the Department of Energy to the Office of Management and Budget-issued government-wide policy on AI, the latter with safeguards to assess and monitor AI’s societal impact. There have been pilots at the departments of Defense and Homeland Security using AI to protect vital government software and a call to action from the Gender Policy Council and Office of Science and Technology Policy to combat AI-generated image-based sexual abuse. Harris has also been the seniormost official behind the release of a Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, outlining principles for the ethical design and use of AI.

Another of Harris’s initiatives has been aimed at promoting authenticity as concerns about AI-generated content skyrocket. This includes proposing international standards for tracing authenticity of government-produced digital content and identifying AI-generated or manipulated content, through digital signatures, watermarking, and labeling.

While Harris is not, any means, an expert on AI, and much work remains to get a full-throated AI policy in place, the numbers tell a tale of steady early accomplishment. A list of 100 action items following the executive order has been completed by various federal agencies on issues ranging from developing new technical guidelines for AI safety to evaluating misuse of dual-use foundation models and developing frameworks for managing generative AI risks. Harris has obtained voluntary commitments from 15 companies to ensure safe, secure, and transparent development of AI technology. 31 nations have joined the United States in endorsing a declaration establishing norms for responsible development, deployment, and use of military AI capabilities. And the U.S. government has won commitments of up to $200 million from 10 leading foundations to fund work around five pillars that cover issues from democracy and rights to improving transparency and accountability of AI.

Harris’s campaign rests on the idea of looking to the future and “not going back.” The Democratic National Convention in Chicago presents an opportunity for Harris to communicate more to the public about a key part of that future: AI’s economic and societal implications and her role in influencing them. Time is running out on conveying this issue’s importance, especially to the working class. While the impact of AI on different occupations is a matter of debate, some argue that, in the near-term, higher-income workers are more likely to benefit from productivity improvements due to AI and the share of income going to capital is likely to increase at the expense of the share that goes to labor. Both trends would contribute to an increase in income inequality.

As for the impact on jobs, there are different schools of thought. Some believe AI could help make many services, such as medical care, or currently elite job responsibilities, such as research, writing. graphics design and software coding more accessible to the middle class. Others see a plausible scenario of a hollowing out of specialized job functions. Policy and election promises need to show how a Harris administration would help steer toward the former outcome.

On the global stage, there are numerous existential risks associated with AI. Autonomous lethal weapons are a critical concern as multilateral agreements to ban such weapons have failed. Tensions with major AI-producing nations such as China are escalating, with no roadmap for getting to common ground as both the United States and China have declared their aspirations to become the world’s AI leader. A recent seven-hour meeting between top officials of the two countries in Geneva advertised as a dialogue on managing AI risks reportedly ended with no concrete agreements or follow-up meetings scheduled.

In parallel, the atmosphere has only become more tense with U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports and restrictions on the export of high-end chips to China. The Commerce Department is considering further restrictions on exporting proprietary AI models to China. Meanwhile, Beijing and Moscow are discussing a strategic partnership on various issues, including technology, while the Chinese embassy in Washington has accused the United States of “economic coercion and unilateral bullying.” If mishandled, these tensions can escalate.

Harris’s campaign can distinguish her candidacy with an acknowledgement of her track record and momentum on AI policy development. It must make the case for at least three sets of issues her administration would address. First: understanding AI’s impact on jobs and the resulting impact on economic inequality, and setting forth a plan to mitigate risks and protecting the most vulnerable. Second: developing a strategy for harnessing AI that addresses key kitchen-table concerns, such as accessible healthcare and education and skill-building. And third: crafting a vision for U.S. leadership in AI that advances responsible innovation, reduces geopolitical tensions, and preserves American national security interests.

Going from czar to president is unusual and comes with unusual challenges. Czars are usually not formally appointed as such—Harris was never officially designated AI czar despite the clear czar-like nature of her involvement—but can work to bring multiple parties together, often doing so outside public view. Then-Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, for example, played a key role as de facto climate czarin increasing cooperation on that issue with China without much fanfare.

In other instances, and when they are brought in during an acute crisis, czars come with enormous expectations: The city of Boston awaits a rat czar, and residents want to see quick results. Czars do not have executive powers but have the respect of many, which is the calling card that allows them to convene parties with differing agendas. Presidents enjoy none of these luxuries. They own the problems they take on and they do so in public view.

There’s no escaping the reality that we are—and this election is being held—firmly in the age of AI. It is important that Harris’s team conveys the significance of AI to people’s lives and lets voters know how Harris would build on her unique track record. American voters have a choice to make for the nation’s next president this November, and on this one critical issue at least one of the candidates has a running start.

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Rajasthan’s Vision for Economic Growth: Insights from the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024

As Rajasthan gears up for the highly anticipated ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024, the state government is laying the groundwork for a transformative economic vision under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. On Wednesday, Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore, Rajasthan’s Minister of Industries and Commerce, addressed the media to outline the ambitious goals and strategic initiatives the state has set to achieve over the coming years.

A Bold Economic Ambition

Colonel Rathore’s address shed light on the Rajasthan government’s transformative plan to significantly boost the state’s economic stature. The core objective is to double Rajasthan’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current ₹15 lakh crore to an impressive ₹30 lakh crore within the next five years. This ambitious goal is not merely a numerical target but a reflection of Rajasthan’s determination to become a pivotal player in India’s economic landscape.

The ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024

Scheduled to take place in December 2024 in Jaipur, the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit is poised to be a landmark event aimed at attracting both domestic and international investments. This summit is a crucial platform for showcasing Rajasthan’s potential as an investment hub and for forging partnerships that can drive the state’s economic growth.

Strategic Priorities and Initiatives

Investment Attraction and Economic Growth

The Rajasthan government’s primary focus is to attract significant investment through the summit. By positioning Rajasthan as a prime investment destination, the government aims to stimulate industrial growth, create job opportunities, and enhance the overall economic ecosystem of the state. The summit will serve as a catalyst for both existing businesses and new ventures looking to capitalize on Rajasthan’s growth prospects.

Administrative Reforms and Ease of Doing Business

To create a more conducive environment for businesses, the Rajasthan government is undertaking extensive administrative reforms. These reforms are designed to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and cut down on the cost of doing business. A key aspect of these reforms is the emphasis on ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ which focuses on minimizing red tape and enhancing the efficiency of government procedures.

By addressing these issues, the state government aims to ensure that businesses can operate with greater ease and confidence. The reforms will make it simpler for investors to set up operations, obtain necessary approvals, and navigate regulatory requirements.

Reducing Costs and Eliminating Red Tape

One of the primary goals of the current administrative reforms is to lower the operational costs for businesses. This involves reducing compliance costs, simplifying tax structures, and offering incentives to attract investment. Additionally, the government is committed to eliminating red tape, which often hampers business operations and discourages potential investors.

The emphasis on reducing these barriers is expected to make Rajasthan a more attractive destination for both national and international businesses. This proactive approach reflects the government’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that encourages investment and economic development.

Creating an Investor-Friendly Ecosystem

The state government’s efforts are not limited to administrative reforms alone. There is a concerted push to create a comprehensive investor-friendly ecosystem that includes infrastructure development, technological advancements, and supportive policies. This holistic approach is aimed at providing a robust platform for businesses to thrive and contribute to the state’s economic growth.

The Role of Leadership and Vision

Colonel Rathore’s address highlights the vital role of leadership in driving economic transformation. Under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s guidance, the Rajasthan government is setting a clear vision for the state’s economic future. The leadership’s commitment to progressive policies, coupled with strategic planning and effective implementation, is crucial in realizing the state’s ambitious goals.

As the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 approaches, the state of Rajasthan is poised for a significant economic leap. With a clear focus on doubling its GDP, attracting substantial investments, and implementing critical administrative reforms, the Rajasthan government is laying a solid foundation for future growth. The summit will not only highlight Rajasthan’s potential as a thriving investment hub but also reflect the state’s dedication to creating a robust and dynamic economic environment.

By addressing key challenges and seizing opportunities, Rajasthan is setting itself on a path of remarkable economic development. The state’s vision, combined with proactive measures and strategic initiatives, positions it as a key player in India’s economic landscape, ready to embrace new opportunities and drive sustained growth.

For more updates on the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ Global Investment Summit 2024 and ongoing developments in Rajasthan’s economic landscape, stay tuned. The future looks bright for this vibrant state, and the upcoming summit promises to be a defining moment in its journey towards economic excellence.

[laresearchette]

Friday, March 08, 2024 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE RELUCTANT TRAVELER WITH EUGENE LEVY (Apple TV+) THE GOOD MOTHER (Paramount+ Canada) FIRST TIME FEMALE DIRECTOR (The Roku Channel) BOARDERS (Tubi)

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT? GOLD RUSH: WHITE WATER (Premiering on March 12 on Discovery Canada at 9:00pm) THE TRAITORS (UK) (Premiering on March 15 on Crave at 11:00pm)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA AMERICAN FICTION ANATOMY OF A FALL DIFFERENT STROKES (EXCLUSIVE CONTENT) FLAWS

CBC GEM CBC MUSIC LIVE AT MASSEY HALL COCO CHANEL: UNBUTTONED GANGNAM PROJET THE GREAT BRITISH BAKING SHOW (Season 14) JUICE THE NEXT STEP (Season 7) 20TH CENTURY WOMEN WORKIN’ MOMS YOUNGER (Seasons 6 and 7, plus a one-hour special)

CRAVE TV BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE THE DEPARTED DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN HOLMES FAMILY RESCUE HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN PARADISE HIGHWAY PUSH SICK GIRL SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS WONKA

NETFLIX CANADA BLOWN AWAY (Season 4) (CA) DAMSEL

HOCKEY CENTRAL TRADE DEADLINE (SN) 10:00am

MLB SPRING TRAINING (SN1) 1:00pm: Yankees vs. Jays

TENNIS (TSN2) 2:00pm; Indian Wells - Early Round Coverage Day #3 (TSN2/TSN4) 6:00pm: Indian Wells - Early Round Coverage Day #3

CURLING (TSN3) 2:00pm: Montana's Brier: Page 1/2 Qualifier (TSN/TSN3) 8:00pm: Montana's Brier: Page 3/4 Qualifier

PWHL HOCKEY (SN) 7:00pm: Montreal vs. Toronto

NHL HOCKEY (SNEast/SNOntario) 7:00pm: Sabres vs. Blue Jackets (SN) 10:00pm: Stars vs. Ducks (TSN3) 10:00pm: Jets vs. Kraken

NBA BASKETBALL (SN1) 7:30pm: Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers (SN Now) 8:00pm: Heat vs. Thunder (SN1) 10:30pm: Bucks vs. Lakers

MARKETPLACE (CBC) 8:00pm

MILLION DOLLAR ISLAND (Discovery Canada) 8:00pm: Finals Week begins, and starvation continues taking a toll on the Log camp as the hunger games reach a dramatic climax.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF CHESHIRE (Slice) 8:00pm: Big ‘V’ Energy

BOLLYWED (documentary) 8:00pm: When Kuki invites the public to the second store Grand Opening on live radio, it gives the family less than 48 hours to be ready… for way more guests than they were anticipating.

ABOUT THAT (CBC) 8:30pm

THE FIFTH ESTATE (CBC) 9:00pm: Rotten Promises: A pitch to turn the Maritimes into an apple-growing capital, with influential supporters, was an easy sell to investors and would-be foreign workers; those who bought in say it was a scam.

OWN SPOTLIGHT: OPRAH & ANGELA BASSETT (OWN Canada) 9:00pm: Oprah hosts an intimate conversation with actress Angela Bassett in celebration of her recent honorary Academy Award; Angela shares her journey to success, her commitment to excellence and the dreams she has for her family.

HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE (Crave) 9:00pm: With the climate crisis at a point of no return, a group of environmental activists come up with a daring plan to make their voices heard and disrupt an oil pipeline.

THE SUMMIT AUSTRALIA (Discovery Canada) 9:30pm (FINALE): After 14 days, 200 kilometres of brutal terrain and death defying obstacles along the way, The Summit is finally in sight.

CRIME BEAT (Global) 10:00pm: Surrey Six: The Gang Hit

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

November 16, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

NOV 17, 2023

The summit of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies continued today in San Francisco, California. 

Formed in 1989, APEC is made up of the economies of 21 nations around the Pacific Rim: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Chile, Peru, Russia, Vietnam, and the United States. Together, these economies make up about 62% of global gross domestic product and almost half of global trade.

David Sanger of the New York Times today noted an apparent shift in the power dynamic between President Joe Biden and Chinese president Xi Jinping, who met yesterday for a four-hour conversation. Earlier in his presidency, Xi was riding on a strong economy that overshadowed that of the U.S. and looked as if it would continue to do so. Then, Xi favored what was known as “wolf warrior” diplomacy: the aggressive defense of China’s national interests against what Chinese envoys portrayed as foreign hostility, especially that of the U.S. 

Under that diplomatic regime, Xi emphasized that liberal democracy was too weak to face the twenty-first century. The speed and momentous questions of the new era called for strong leaders, he said. In early February 2022, Russia and China held a summit after which they pledged that the “[f]riendship between the two States has no limits.” 

Things have changed. 

The U.S. has emerged from the coronavirus pandemic with a historically strong economy, while China’s economy is reeling from a real estate bubble and deflation at the same time that government crackdowns have made foreign capital flee. This summer, Xi quietly sidelined Qin Gang, the foreign minister associated with wolf warrior diplomacy, and in October, he replaced Defense Minister General Li Shangfu, who is under U.S. sanctions for overseeing weapon purchases from Russia. 

Indeed, China has also been quietly pushing back from its close embrace of Russia. Just weeks after their February 2022 declaration, Russia invaded Ukraine in an operation that Russian president Vladimir Putin almost certainly expected would be quick and successful, permitting Russia to seize key Ukrainian ports and land. Such a victory would have strengthened both Russia and China at the same time it weakened Europe, the United States, and their allies and partners. 

Instead, Ukraine stood firm, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and allies and partners have stood behind the embattled country. As the war has stretched on, sanctions have cut into the Russian economy and Putin has had to cede power to Xi, accepting the Chinese yuan in exchange for Russian commodities, for example. This week, Alberto Nardelli of Bloomberg reported that the European Union is considering another round of sanctions, including a ban on the export of machine tools and machinery parts that enable Russia to make ammunition. 

In a piece at the Center for European Policy Analysis today, Julia Davis, who monitors Russian media, noted that Russia lost an extraordinary 997,000 people between October 2020 and September 2021, even before the war began. Now it is so desperate to increase its population that its leadership claims to have stolen as many as 700,000 Ukrainian children and is urging women to have as many children as possible.  

Holly Ellyatt of CNBC noted that to the degree they even mentioned it, Russian media sniped at the Biden-Xi summit, but it was hard to miss that although Russian president Putin was not welcome to attend, Xi came and engaged in several high-level meetings, assuring potential investors that China wants to be friends with the U.S. Also hard to miss was Xi’s pointed comment that the China-U.S. relationship “is the most important bilateral relationship in the world.” 

Going into this summit, then, the U.S. had the leverage to get agreements from China to crack down on the precursor chemicals that Chinese producers have been shipping to Latin America to make illegal fentanyl, restore military communications between the two countries now that Li has been replaced, and make promises about addressing climate change. Other large issues of trade and the independence of Taiwan will not be resolved so easily. 

Still, it was a high point for President Biden, whose economic policies and careful investment in diplomatic alliances have helped to shift the power dynamic between the U.S. and two countries that were key geopolitical rivals when he took office. Now, both the U.S. and China appear to be making an effort to move forward on better terms. Indeed, Chinese media has shifted its tone about the U.S. and the APEC summit so quickly readers have expressed surprise. 

Today, Biden emphasized “the unlimited potential of our partnerships…to realize a future that will benefit people not only in the Asia-Pacific region but the whole world,… [a] future where our prosperity is shared and is inclusive, where workers are empowered and their rights are respected, where our economies are sustainable and resilient.” 

Biden and administration officials noted that companies from across the Asia-Pacific world have invested nearly $200 billion in the U.S. since Biden took office, creating tens of thousands of good jobs, while the U.S. has elevated its engagement with the region, holding bilateral talks, creating new initiatives and deepening economic partnerships. 

Today, Biden and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, an economic forum established last year as a nonbinding replacement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership former president Trump abruptly pulled out of, had agreed on terms to set up an early warning system for disruptions to supply chains, cooperation on clean energy, and fighting corruption and tax evasion.

In a very different event in San Francisco today, a federal jury convicted David DePape, 43, of attempted kidnapping and assault on account of a federal official’s performance of official duties for his attack on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul with a hammer on October 28 of last year, fracturing his skull. 

DePape’s lawyers did not contest the extensive evidence against him but tried to convince the jury that DePape did not commit a federal crime because he did not attack Pelosi on account of Representative Pelosi’s official position. Instead, they said, DePape had embraced the language of right-wing lawmakers and pundits and believed in a conspiracy theory that pedophile elites had taken over the country and were spreading lies about former president Donald Trump. 

DePape told jurors he had come to conspiracy theories through Gamergate, a 2014–2015 misogynistic online campaign of harassment against women in the video game industry, which turned into attacks on feminism, diversity, and progressive ideas. Trump ally Steve Bannon talked of pulling together the Gamergate participants behind Trump and his politics. 

Also today, a subcommittee of the House Ethics Committee set up to investigate allegations against Representative George Santos (R-NY) issued its report. The Republican-dominated committee found that Santos had lied about his background during his campaign and, furthermore, that he appears to be a serial liar. Those lies also “include numerous misrepresentations to the government and the public about his and his campaign’s financial activities.” 

That is, the committee found, Santos defrauded his campaign donors, falsified his financial records, and used campaign money on beauty products, rent, luxury items from Hermes and Ferragamo, and purchases at the website Only Fans. The subcommittee recommended the Ethics Committee refer Santos to the Department of Justice, and “publicly condemn Representative Santos, whose conduct [is] beneath the dignity of the office” and who has “brought severe discredit upon the House.” 

Santos says he will not run for reelection.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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Investors pile into Brazil’s first sustainable bond

Also in today’s newsletter, private capital struggles to rise to the global climate challenge

“Brazil is back,” then president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told a crowd at the COP27 climate summit this time last year, signalling a break with the environmental backsliding under his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.

Since then he and his officials have been repeating that message to anyone who will listen — including sustainable bond investors who, as I write below, gave it a pretty enthusiastic reception.

Also today, in the run-up to intense debates on this subject at COP28, we look at how far the private capital sector is — or is not — rising to the green finance challenge.

Continue reading.

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Rs 65K Crores Added to Jhansi In a Summit

The Uttar Pradesh government organised a district-level summit in Jhansi in which Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 65,000 crores were signed.

The Uttar Pradesh government organised roadshows in 21 cities of 16 foreign countries in order to attract global investors to the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) which will be held in Lucknow from 10-12 February this year. Following this, the UP government decided to organise district-level summits in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh in order to give opportunities to potential domestic investors.

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"Mother-Daughter's Death More In News...": Mayawati Slams UP Government

"The 'bulldozer politics' of the BJP government is taking the lives of innocent poor people which is very tragic," Mayawati

Lucknow: Taking a dig at the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, BSP chief Mayawati said the death of a mother-daughter duo during an anti-encroachment drive in Kanpur Dehat had garnered more attention than the recent UP Global Investors Summit-2023.

"The 'bulldozer politics' of the BJP government is taking the lives of innocent poor people which is very tragic. The government should change its anti-people approach," she said in a tweet in Hindi.

Bulldozers used for demolishing illegal buildings have been in hot discussion in the state, inviting the sobriquet of "bulldozer Baba" for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

A 45-year-old woman and her 20-year-old daughter died in a fire during an anti-encroachment drive in a village in the Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday, police said.

Mayawati said the tragic incident was in the news than the 'much-publicized' global investors summit organized by the state government recently.

She asked, "How will the people benefit from such a situation?" Police have booked 39 people, including a sub-divisional magistrate, four revenue officials, a police station head, and several other cops, on murder and additional charges in the incident.