A controversial plan to supply Pakistan with 30 J-35A stealth fighters at a discounted price has ignited criticism across Chinese social media. Citizens question the financial prudence and strategic wisdom of exporting an unproven, fifth-generation aircraft, especially given Pakistan's payment history and China's own needs. The deal raises concerns about subsidizing a client state with an unfinished product.
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Three former Ubisoft executives are on trial in France, facing accusations of bullying and sexual harassment. Disturbing accounts from former employees, predominantly women, detail a toxic workplace culture at Ubisoft's Paris headquarters during the 2010s. The allegations include incidents of crude behavior, sexual jokes, and even attempted sexual assault, marking the gaming industry's first major #MeToo trial.
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