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‘Taiwan question’ will be resolved, no external interference needed: China

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‘Taiwan question’ will be resolved, no external interference needed: China

In a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the revolution that ended China’s last dynasty, Xi Jinping said that the biggest obstacle to China’s reunification is the “Taiwan independence” forces. On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping vigorously promoted the reunification of Taiwan and the mainland amid increasing tensions with the estranged island, stating that the “Taiwan issue” will be resolved and “no outside interference will be allowed.” Prior to Xi Jinping’s comments, China had sent a record number of military aircraft to Taiwan’s air defense zone for four consecutive days to publicly display its force.

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign country-but China sees this autonomous island as a separate province. Beijing does not rule out the use of force to achieve reunification. In a speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the revolution that ended China’s last dynasty, Xi Jinping said that the biggest obstacle to China’s reunification is the “Taiwan independence” forces. Xi Jinping said that the Taiwan issue stems from the weakness and chaos of the Chinese nation.

As national rejuvenation becomes a reality, the Taiwan issue will be resolved. “This is determined by the general trend of China’s history, and more importantly, it is the common will of all Chinese people,” Xi Jinping said. The 1911 revolution led by the nationalists led by Sun Yat-sen ended 2,132 years of imperial rule and 276 years of Manchu rule, heralding the beginning of the Chinese Republican era, which was followed by the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. In 1949, Taiwan broke away from the People’s Republic of China in a civil war with the Communist Party of China headed by Mao Zedong.

Since coming to power in 2012, the 68-year-old President Xi has made the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the realization of the Chinese dream, and the integration of Taiwan and the mainland as their main goals.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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