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  "description": "10 News Stories They Chose Not to Tell You",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-21T22:00:13.000Z",
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  "textContent": "**This is edition 2026/091 of the _Ten@10_ newsletter.**\n\nHi all,\n\nThis is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.\n\nEnjoy!\n\n* * *\n\n## 1. Be prepared\n\n _Simon O'Connor_\n\n  * 🌍 Former New Zealand MP Simon O'Connor warns the country must prepare now for **potential Chinese military aggression against Taiwan**.\n  * 🏛️ During a recent US presidential visit to Beijing, **President Xi reiterated that Taiwan must become part of China** , including by military force if necessary.\n  * ⚠️ O'Connor argues Xi's position should be met with **outrage, not indifference** , describing China as a well-armed militaristic autocracy targeting a functioning democracy.\n  * 🌍 O'Connor says Chinese control of Taiwan would **instantly alter the geo-political and strategic balance in the Pacific**.\n  * 🛑 He cites Hong Kong as a cautionary tale, noting that **since 2019 its free press, free elections, and civil freedoms have been crushed** by Beijing.\n  * 💰 O'Connor acknowledges China is **New Zealand's largest trading partner** but says this must not silence criticism or delay preparation.\n  * 📉 A Chinese attack on Taiwan would, O'Connor argues, make **the economic fallout of Covid and current fuel disruptions look minor** by comparison.\n  * 🏢 He calls on both the New Zealand government and **corporate boards to begin contingency planning now** for disruption across the Taiwan Strait.\n  * ⚓ Recommended preparations include **alternative trade routes, diversified supply chains, and building onshore fuel storage capacity**.\n  * 🔵 O'Connor praises Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's recent speech on global volatility but warns **words must be backed by real defence and infrastructure spending**.\n  * 💰 He argues New Zealand must **prioritise strategic infrastructure and military investment** despite competing funding pressures.\n  * ⚠️ O'Connor says the Middle East conflict was **well-signalled and should not have caught New Zealand unprepared** , calling reactive responses insufficient.\n  * 📊 He contends the international **rules-based order is fraying notably** , with threats coming from both friends and adversaries simultaneously.\n\n\n\nRead More\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Your Daily Ten@10 - 2026/091",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-21T22:00:13.119Z"
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