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‘Stand on the right side of history’: Starbucks urged to close stores in China’s Xinjiang

US lawmakers say operating in region where Muslim minorities face mass detention is ‘morally bankrupt’

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

Pentagon Moves to Give Trump More Nuclear Options as US Rethinks Potential War With Russia or China

The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear strategy to expand President Trump's options in regional conflicts, while analysts warn limited nuclear weapons could increase escalation risks.

International Business Times UK · 9h ago

US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close Xinjiang outlet in China over Uyghur oppression

Moolenaar described Starbucks' decision to operate in Xinjiang as a "morally bankrupt decision", arguing that the company should not be doing business in a region where the US has accused Chinese authorities of widespread abuses against Uyghurs, a mainly Muslim ethnic group. "This is a shocking and morally bankrupt decision…

The Times of India · 14h ago

South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers

Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30

Factory activity returns to expansion in a positive sign for China’s economy

A Chinese government survey shows the country's factory activity has expanded for the first time since June, signaling a positive shift as officials aim to boost economic growth

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Chile Wants Washington's Shield and Beijing's Copper Money. Can It Keep Both?

Chile joined the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas on Sept. 22. Here is what it could mean for copper, lithium and its China trade.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Singer granted rare exemption after performing unapproved song at concert in China

Social media users labeled the performance an ‘expensive tribute,’ praising her gesture while expressing concern over potential sanctions from regulators

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Republicans Threaten To Break With Trump Over Xi Summit but Their Revolt Collapses When Votes Are Cast

Republican senators criticised Donald Trump's warm reception for Xi Jinping and his China policy, but voting patterns showed limited willingness to challenge the president's broader agenda.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

Taiwan says US arms sales to island are unchanged, but a $14B package remains on hold

Taiwan's defense minister says U.S. arms sales to Taiwan remain unchanged, despite a stalled $14 billion package

The Independent UK · Sep 29

India’s strategic value cannot rest on US-China hostility

After a summit between the leaders of the world’s major powers, the temptation is to read too much into it too soon. At the same time, the turbulence of the international order and the vagaries of geopolitics in recent years have meant that many diplomatic takeaways from such meetings have…

Newslaundry · Sep 29