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The Latest Breaking News on China

This year, China's economy is expected to expand at an increased pace and continue on an upward track. Therefore, it appears wise to invest in robust A-rated China stocks China Automotive Systems (CAAS), LexinFintech Holdings (LX), and X Financial (XYF) this year for solid returns. Read on….

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Taiwan’s presidential election: Who are the candidates in the high-stakes vote?

Voters in Taiwan choose their new president on Saturday in a high-stakes election that carries huge geopolitical relevance. With the threat of a Chinese invasion looming larger than ever, the self-governing island’s upcoming vote is capturing global attention. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the three candidates vying for Taiwan’s…

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North Korea ramps up military rhetoric as Kim gives up on reunification with South

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un is continuing to ramp up his focus on nuclear weapons and taking a more aggressive military stance towards his neighbour South Korea.

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3 China Stocks to Buy Climbing the Charts

Several officials and experts indicate a positive outlook for the Chinese economy in 2024, playing a crucial role in driving global economic growth. Amid an optimistic economic backdrop, it could be wise to invest in top China stocks Ping An Insurance (Group) (PNGAY), Sunlands Technology (STG), FinVolution (FINV) for substantial…

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Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed South China Sea, its foreign minister says

Germany’s top diplomat says China’s actions in the South China Sea violate the rights of Asian coastal states like the Philippines and threaten freedom of navigation, but adds that the territorial disputes have to be resolved peacefully because “the world doesn’t need another crisis.”

The Independent UK

Mainlanders Sneak A Peek Through China's Window To Taiwan

An intercom blares out on the crowded cruise, sending Chinese tourists racing to the upper decks for a glimpse of what they've all come to see: democratic, self-ruled Taiwan.

International Business Times

Taiwan hits back at China for ‘repeated interference’ in upcoming elections

Taipei responds to Beijing calling frontrunner candidate Lai ‘dangerous’ and towards ‘evil path’ of independence.

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China Calls Taiwan Poll Frontrunner A 'Severe Danger' Days From Crucial Vote

China warned Taiwan's voters Thursday to make the correct choice in the island's weekend elections, describing the presidential frontrunner as a "severe danger" who would threaten peace by following the "evil path" of independence.

International Business Times

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

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Al Jazeera

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.

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International Business Times

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.

France 24

'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…

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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