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China, Cyber Espionage and Controlling the Internet
In the California desert on Friday, the Presidents of the US and China will talk about cyberwarfare. We hear about the culture of hacking and what it means for economics and national security.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenIn the California desert on Friday, the Presidents of the US and China will talk about cyberwarfare. We hear about the culture of hacking and what it means for economics and national security. Also, ongoing protests in Turkey, and a writer with hope for Mexico despite death threats and disappointment.
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3 storiesOngoing Protests in Turkey
After five days of unrest across the country, Turkey's deputy prime minister today called the use of force against non-violent protesters "wrong and unjust." Daniel Dombey is Turkey correspondent for the Financial Times .
Read the story7 minChina and Cyberwarfare: Public and Private
China's daily assault on US computers has resulted in "the greatest transfer of wealth in history." Not to mention military secrets and systems controlling gas pipelines. That's according to General Keith Alexander, who heads the US Cyber Command and the National Security Agency.
Read the story35 minCovering the Mexican Drug War
Alfredo Corchado was born in Mexico, raised in California and Texas, and regards both countries as "home." The Mexico bureau chief of the Dallas Morning News has a new book out. Midnight in Mexico : A Reporter's Journey through a Country's Descent into Darkness is about hope as well as disappointment.
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