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China’s extended military drills around Taiwan are stoking fears of a drawn-out period of heightened tension and investors are split over whether the recent US tech rally will continue. Plus, the FT’s Jude Webber explains how taxes from the tech sector are helping Ireland’s economy against a recession.

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US pledges further $1bn in military aid for Ukraine

China extends military drills around Taiwan

Tech sector tax windfall shores up Ireland’s economy against recession

Investors divided over how long Big Tech rally will last

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