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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 15h

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China's Ethnic Unity Law - Codifying Transnational Repression

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China's Ethnic Unity Law - Codifying Transnational Repression

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · October 6 · 53m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 15h

Readers may also be interested in this podcast interview with Dr David O'Brien on China's Ethnic Unity Law ⏯️ Apple apple.co/4yEkP8u Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Tde... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/KVovTMPeUCss...

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China's Ethnic Unity Law - Codifying Transnational Repression

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · October 6 · 53m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 15h

Readers may also be interested in this podcast interview with Dr David O'Brien ⏯️ Apple apple.co/4yEkP8u Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Tde... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/KVovTMPeUCss...

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China's Ethnic Unity Law - Codifying Transnational Repression

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · October 6 · 53m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

🧵1/ How far can China’s laws reach beyond China? The new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law contains provisions concerning organisations and individuals outside the country — raising concerns about extraterritorial jurisdiction and transnational repression.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

2/ I discuss what the law means with Irish anthropologist Dr David O’Brien, including its implications for Uyghurs, Tibetans and other ethnic minorities. 🎧 China’s Ethnic Unity Law: Codifying Transnational Repression - links below 👇 #China #HumanRights #TransnationalRepression

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Self Censorship! "The Irish Examiner understands the Government, and leading officials in departments and agencies, are keen to not to say anything publicly that might jeopardise economic and educational relationships with China. " www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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Irish security services engage with UK universities amid growing concern over Chinese espionage

Revelation follows rare public intervention by the British security service MI5, warning British universities that China’s intelligence apparatus is behind 'front education companies' that fund Britis...

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Yes I have. But the article was about Michael Martin. Why be so selective to only speak out about Palestine but no where else.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Human Rights are Universal. Either speak out against all human rights abuses or shut up.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I wonder if that is why Michael Martin says nothing about the horrendous human rights abuses in China.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spain and China are experiencing a period of mutual appreciation. But that sense of bonhomie is far from shared across the EU. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU

Amid global tumult, the two countries' alliance is not the only unlikely pairing.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Impressive 👍👍 Congratulations to Lin Yu-ting and Taiwan 🎉🎉🎉

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Prominent Chinese AI companies have systematically distilled data and capabilities from Western AI models on an industrial scale.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Only last week, Irish Minister James Lawless visited China and signed an MOU furthering Ireland-China university collaboration. Meanwhile, this week....

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The discussion to include Taiwan-related documents, which would almost certainly anger Beijing, are also an indication of pushback from within the U.S. government against President Trump's warm reception of Xi, www.npr.org/2026/09/29/n...

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Potential Taiwan tension sparked 'last minute' change in Trump-Xi National Archives visit

The sudden change was precipitated because of Chinese displeasure over one document that the U.S. had planned to show.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oh! I thought he was only in the US for 3 days 😂

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

...US prosecutors portraying Huawei as a criminal enterprise that spent two decades stealing technology from US companies, deceiving banks and circumventing sanctions on Iran. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...

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Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?

Huawei faces a landmark US trial, accused of theft, fraud and sanctions violations in a high-stakes legal battle.

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Alex Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My department - @ucdpolitics.bsky.social - is hiring two PERMANENT posts in any area of politics, international relations, theory, or development studies. Please apply if you are on the academic job market, and if you're not, please do us a solid & spread the word! Deadline NOV 9.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

President Zelensky said Russia launched more than 2,200 drones, about 1,650 guided aerial bombs & at least 38 missiles at Ukraine this week. He urged China, India, Brazil, South Africa and G20 countries to use their influence over Moscow to help end Russia’s aggression. www.kyivpost.com/post/85508

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Russia Fires 2,200 Drones, 1,650 KABs, 38 Missiles at Ukraine in a Week as Zelensky Calls on China, India

Zelensky said Russia hit a Kyiv data center twice, injuring three civilians, including two children, as overnight strikes killed four people.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Does China have this level of influence in Japan? After reading this story, Taiwan's victory is all the more sweet!! 🎉🎉 Congratulations to Team Taiwan 🇹🇼 🎉🎉👍☘️

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

3/ Listen to our report to find out more - and find out how you can view the film if you missed the screening! 🎙️How Taiwan Became the Republic of Chips Apple apple.co/46F28Fe Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0P1N... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/VWDTvnFd58Wm...

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How Taiwan Became the Republic of Chips

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · September 23 · 20m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

2/ We went along to the screening to chat with those attending and hear their impressions of Taiwan, its semiconductor industry and what they took away from the film. #Taiwan #Semiconductors #TSMC #AChipOdyssey #Technology #Geopolitics #PerspectivesWithNeilo

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

1/ Ever wonder how Taiwan became such a powerhouse for semiconductors ? A Chip Odyssey — a documentary which tells the remarkable story of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and the people who built it was recently screened in Dublin.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Seems like panda diplomacy is back in vogue.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🧵1/ How did Taiwan become the Republic of Chips? I went to Dublin's Savoy Cinema for the Culture Night screening of A Chip Odyssey — the documentary telling the story of Taiwan's extraordinary semiconductor journey.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

3/3 🎙️ How Taiwan Became the Republic of Chips ▶️ Apple apple.co/46F28Fe Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0P1N... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/VWDTvnFd58Wm...

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How Taiwan Became the Republic of Chips

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · September 23 · 20m

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2/ I also spoke with Evan Furlong, Richard Casey, Senator Gerard Craughwell, and Mark & Aoife Kelly about Taiwan, semiconductors and their takeaways from the film. 🎙️ How Taiwan Became the Republic of Chips Listen at the links below 👇 #Taiwan #Semiconductors #TSMC #AChipOdyssey #Podcast

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday pushed back against China’s warning over Taiwan’s plan to open a representative office in Cebu. Teodoro says Beijing should not interfere in how Manila implements its One China policy. #Taiwan globalnation.inquirer.net/338670/teodo...

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Teodoro pushes back at China over planned Taiwan office in Cebu

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (File photo by Gabryelle Dumalag) MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday pushed back against China’s warning over

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you aren't familiar with the Aughinish Alumina story, you can find out more in this blog and podcast ☘️ Strategic Dependency: Ireland's Aughinish Lesson ~ Perspectives with Neilo share.google/wxqiw1G2C582...

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Strategic Dependency: Ireland's Aughinish Lesson

Strategic Dependency: What the Aughinish Alumina story reveals about Ireland's economic security, Russia and foreign investment.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I wonder if the Irish Government has changed its mind on Aughinish Alumina?

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"...says an awful lot about our understanding of genocide..." Curious to know if Dan and Kneecap recognize genocide and crimes against humanity in other parts of the world - like Sudan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Xinjiang, Tibet etc ?

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

#podcast #Tibetans Tibet is one of the most heavily surveilled regions on Earth. So when a catastrophic flood strikes, we have to ask - What could have been detected — and was there an early warning? Apple apple.co/3SQeruU Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3NMI...

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The Tibet-Nepal Flood - Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · September 7 · 24m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The CCP uses every opportunity to marginalize and isolate Taiwan. Even here in Ireland 🇮🇪 we are one of the few EU countries without a trade office in Taiwan. A country with a national semiconductor strategy that has no presence in the world's No.1 semiconductor producer!

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's typical for Chinese state media to present the CCP's agenda as the agreed outcome even though the other side may not have agreed to it at all. During a visit to Ireland by Li Qiang some time ago a similar thing happened and the Irish Government had to correct it in a follow up statement.

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

2/2 🎙️The Tibet–Nepal Flood: Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers Apple apple.co/3SQeruU Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3NMI... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/49HASwFxxnFc...

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The Tibet-Nepal Flood - Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · September 7 · 24m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

1/2 The August 26th Tibet–Nepal flood won't necessarily be the last disaster of its kind. Climate change is making the Himalayas increasingly unstable. #climatechange So what happens the next time?

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

2/2 The Tibet–Nepal Flood: Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers ▶️ Apple apple.co/3SQeruU Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3NMI... SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/49HASwFxxnFc...

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The Tibet-Nepal Flood - Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers

Podcast Episode · Perspectives with Neilo: Because Freedom and Democracy are worth Defending · September 7 · 24m

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

1/2 Tibet is one of the most heavily surveilled regions on Earth. So when a catastrophic flood strikes, one question is difficult to ignore: What could have been detected — and was there a warning? #tibet #podcast

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Its about time Ireland took action on the security of university research. The question is if this is enough? This latest development makes Micheal Martin's statement that he didn't believe there was a threat from China even more bizarre! www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

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Ireland's first 'research security' guidelines issued to third-level institutions

Measure aim to counter any efforts that could 'undermine academic freedom, institutional integrity, or fundamental values'

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We need more transparency from China as discussed in this recent podcast on the August 26th disaster. #Tibet #EarlyWarning #Censorship Apple apple.co/3SQeruU Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/3NMI...

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The Tibet-Nepal Flood - Disaster, Censorship and the Search for Answers

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🧵 On August 26th, a catastrophic flash flood tore through the Tibet–Nepal border region, leaving more than 1,100 people dead in Nepal and thousands still missing. But beyond the tragedy are difficult questions. #Tibet #Nepal #China #Geopolitics

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Perspectives with Neilo @pwneilo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Philippines Defense Secretary Teodoro calls out China's coercion, bullying and aggression after receiving a note on stage at the recent Seoul Defense Dialogue. youtu.be/0XAPQSDsaXU?...

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Awkward moment Chinese diplomat’s secret note is read out loud in front of live audience

YouTube video by news.com.au

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