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Expanded Chinese military exercises around Taiwan are fueling fears of prolonged high tensions and investors are divided on whether the recent US tech rally will continue. Plus, the FT’s Jude Webber explains how tech sector taxes are helping the Irish economy out of recession.

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US offers $1 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine

China expands military exercises to Taiwan

A technology sector tax break is supporting the Irish economy against the recession

Investors were divided over the duration of the big tech rally

MagicTech News Briefing is produced by Fiona Simon, Sonja Hutson and Mark Filippino. Jess Smith is the publisher of the show. Additional assistance from Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva, and Gavin Kalman. Topher Fourhex is an executive producer for FT. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s global head of audio. The show’s theme song is from Metaphor Music.

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