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Xi Jinping Faces 'Unprecedented' Turmoil Within Communist Party, Says Leading China Expert As Trump Ramps Up Tariffs

As U.S.-China trade tensions continue to escalate amid President Donald Trump’s threat to add another 100% tariff on imports from the nation starting Nov. 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing a rare challenge at home, according to political scientist Gordon Chang.

Benzinga

Equities Rally On China-US Hopes, New Japanese PM Lifts Tokyo

Stocks extended gains Tuesday on further signs that China-US trade tensions were easing, with Tokyo hitting another record as Japan prepares to swear in a new prime minister and bring an end to a period of political uncertainty.

International Business Times

MPs support plans to hand over sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill follows a treaty signed by the UK Government in May to cede the territory.

Evening Standard

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Doughty: ‘Nonsense’ that Mauritius in discussions with China over Chagos Islands

Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty said foreign forces are prohibited from building bases in the archipelago as part of the treaty.

Evening Standard

Trump Says Australia Will Get Submarines As PM Visits

US President Donald Trump said Australia would get coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines and signed a deal on rare earth minerals with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday.

International Business Times

Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports

Albanese stated that the deal was taking the relationship between the U.S. and Australia “to the next level”

The Independent UK

South Korea Nears Trade Agreement After 'Substantial Progress' in US Tariff Talks

South Korea and the U.S. make major progress in tariff talks, with hopes to finalize a trade deal by the APEC summit.

International Business Times

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Business Brief (Oct. 20): China Kicks Off Key Meeting to Map Out 15th Five-Year Plan

Top economic officials from China and the U.S. agree to a new round of trade talks; Trump imposes a 25% tariff on imported trucks

Caixin Global

China's Rare Earth Policy Could 'Backfire', Warn Analysts While Highlighting Options Available To Trump: Beijing 'May Find Itself Cut Off…'

China’s recent move to tighten its rare earths export controls may not be as comprehensive as initially feared, but they could still pose a significant risk, according to a new analysis.

Benzinga

Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal

Officials confirm reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon Ishin

The Guardian - UK

China's Economic Growth Slows Amid Sputtering Domestic Demand

China's economic growth slipped below five percent in the third quarter of 2025, the slowest pace in a year as trade headwinds and a domestic consumer slump continued to weigh.

International Business Times

To hit back at the United States in their trade war, China borrows from the US playbook

China has expanded its export rules on rare earths, requiring foreign firms to get approval for exporting products containing even small amounts of China-originated materials

The Independent UK

Chinese embassy approval could be unlawful if UK ministers gave advance assurances

Exclusive: If Keir Starmer made promises to China it could constitute ‘predetermination’, Lord Banner legal opinion concludes

The Guardian - UK

North Korean Soldier Held By Seoul After Crossing Land Border

A North Korean soldier was taken into custody by the South after he voluntarily crossed the heavily fortified land border separating the two Koreas on Sunday, Seoul's military said.

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Taiwan's main opposition party elects new leader in a race clouded by claims of China meddling

Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party has chosen Cheng Li-wun as its new chairperson

The Guardian - UK

‘You’re in spy territory’: how two UK nationals got tangled in a Chinese espionage row

The Met’s elite SO15 unit alleged a parliamentary researcher helped his friend create 34 reports for a shadowy front

International Business Times

China And US Agree To Fresh Trade Talks

China and the United States agreed Saturday to conduct another round of trade negotiations in the coming week, as the world's two biggest economies seek to avoid another damaging tit-for-tat tariff battle.

International Business Times

Chinese Leaders To Hash Out Strategic Blueprint At Key Meeting

China's ruling Communist Party will on Monday kick off four days of key closed-door discussions, formulating core economic strategy for coming years as growth flags and trade headwinds mount.

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Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (Oct. 20-28): China to Map Out Economic Path in Key Party Plenum

The 47th ASEAN summit will be held in Malaysia, while Argentina’s midterm elections will test President Milei’s reform agenda

International Business Times

US Treasury Chief To Speak With China Counterpart As Tensions Flare

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to speak Friday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, an official from President Donald Trump's administration told AFP -- as Washington works to rally allies to respond to Beijing's rare earth curbs.

The Guardian - UK

‘A high-level operator’: Cai Qi’s rapid rise to become Xi Jinping’s right-hand man

CCP official alleged to be leading a Westminster spy ring is the de facto gatekeeper to the Chinese president

The Independent UK

Chinese Communist Party expels nine top generals in anti-corruption crackdown

Military leaders removed over suspicion of corruption include No 2 general

The Guardian - AU

What could a Trump deal on critical minerals mean for Australia – and could Maga be a sticking point?

Ahead of Anthony Albanese’s White House visit, a ‘price floor’ and US investment in mining ventures have been flagged

International Business Times UK

Trump Claims Modi Swore Off Russian Oil — India Fires Back With Reality Check

India rejects Trump's claim Modi vowed to end Russian oil imports, standing strong on energy independence amid U.S. tariffs.

Evening Standard

China threatens Britain with 'consequences' if its controversial plans for mega-embassy in London are blocked

Beijing makes threat after Government delayed decision on super embassy in east London for a second time

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