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Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force

Beijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships

The Independent UK

'Our Way Of Life': Taiwan To Vote In Election Dominated By China

Taiwan will vote for a new president on Saturday in an election closely watched across the world, as the new leader will set the course for the democratic island facing growing aggression from China.

International Business Times

Taiwan’s Gen Z voters want something new in Saturday’s election

Once political outsiders, Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party is now seen as ‘establishment’ by younger voters.

Al Jazeera

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With Taiwan Vote, US Believes Tensions Won't Go Past Simmer

Taiwan's election had long loomed for US policymakers who feared a showdown with China.

International Business Times

Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding pandemic gear can proceed, appeals panel says

A federal appeals panel says a Missouri lawsuit accusing China of hoarding masks and other protective gear during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward

The Independent UK

A change for the worse: On the rapid decline in India-Maldives ties

With the calls for boycotts and rising hypernationalistic rhetoric, India and the Maldives need to take a step back and reassess their responses

The Hindu

In Maldives, Delhi must steer clear of irritants to use mix of Gujral doctrine, tough talk

As far as neighbourhood regimes go, the last few days have been a mixed bag for India’s diplomacy for different reasons.

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Ko Wen-je: the provocative outsider who could tip Taiwan election balance

Some say he lacks values, but the gaffe-prone former mayor is big online and many voters see him as a breath of fresh air

The Guardian - UK

Japan resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition

Japanese authorities have resumed landfill work at the planned new site of the U.S. military base on Okinawa despite protests by island residents that it tramples on their rights

The Independent UK

As West condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia embrace Dhaka

The nation of 170 million people is moving closer to Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the West, say analysts.

Al Jazeera

Rising Prices Cap India's Thirst For Russian Oil

Indian purchases of Russian crude in defiance of Western pressure over the Ukraine war have fallen to an 11-month low as the price tag on the discounted oil rises, figures show.

International Business Times

'A lesson for Taiwan's coastal defence': How France's ill-fated 1884 invasion is remembered

The Taiwanese military regularly holds drills on what it calls "red beaches" – coastal areas deemed vulnerable to large enemy landings. As Beijing threatens to seize the island by force, Taiwanese historians and military planners are looking at past invasion attempts. Some say that a daring French amphibious attack on…

France 24

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Voters Face Flood Of Pro-China Disinformation

From deepfakes to breathless TikTok videos, a wave of disinformation has hit Taiwan's voters ahead of Saturday's presidential election, aimed overwhelmingly at candidates China opposes.

International Business Times

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The Independent UK

US and Chinese military officers resume talks as agreed by Biden and Xi

U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022

The Independent UK

U.S. Navy sailor sentenced to over 2 years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer

A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese government’s intelligence officer

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Bangladesh’s phoney election: a bad day for democracy

Editorial: An autocratic crackdown saw the main opposition party boycott the poll, rendering the victory hollow for the current prime minister

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3 China Stocks to Add to Your 2024 Portfolio

With projections indicating an optimistic outlook for the Chinese economy this year, three China stocks, Weibo Corp (WB), Leju Holdings (LEJU), and Xunlei Limited (XNET), could be worth adding to your investment portfolio this year. Read more….

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International Business Times

Chinese Official Lauds US Cooperation, Walks Back 'Wolf Warrior' Talk

A senior Chinese official said Tuesday that Beijing did not seek to reshape the global order and sought greater US cooperation, in the latest departure from past hawkish rhetoric.

The Conversation

China: Xi's new year's address wasn't a threat against Taiwan – it was a strategic move for legitimacy

In his new year address, Chinese president Xi Jinping claimed that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. Against the backdrop of increased Chinese military posturing in the Taiwan Strait, some western journalists are framing Xi’s remarks as an overt and direct threat against Taiwan. They argue that Xi’s rhetoric…

International Business Times

Between China And The US, Trade Takes A Different Route

Are the US and Chinese economies on the verge of decoupling? On the face of it, there can be no doubt the divergence of the US and Chinese economies is underway; in absolute terms, Chinese imports have not fallen particularly sharply, but regarding market share the decline is significant.

The Conversation

Taiwanese election may determine whether Beijing opts to force the issue of reunification

When the votes are being tallied in Taiwan’s presidential election, it won’t be only the 23.6 million inhabitants of the island eagerly awaiting a result – in Beijing and Washington, too, there will be some anxious faces.

Al Jazeera

Chinese satellite launch triggers alarm in self-ruled Taiwan

The alert comes as Taiwan prepares for Saturday’s elections.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese satellite launch triggers emergency alert across Taiwan

Mistranslation of ‘satellite’ to ‘missile’ in message causes alarm and confusion days before presidential election

The Guardian - UK

Cognitive warfare and weather balloons: China accused of using ‘all means’ to influence Taiwan vote

With Beijing favouring the opposition candidate, the ruling DPP has accused China of interfering in presidential election

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