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Trump accuses France's Macron of pandering to China

Former U.S. President Donald Trump accused Emmanuel Macron of pandering to China leader Xi Jinping during the French president's recent closely watched visit to Beijing.

Reuters

Xi says China must strengthen training for 'actual combat'

Beijing (AFP) - China's President Xi Jinping called on the country's armed forces to "strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat", state media reported Wednesday, after Beijing conducted military drills intended to intimidate Taiwan.

AFP

Iranian Delegation Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

An Iranian technical delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to prepare for the reopening of Tehran's embassy there, Iran's Foreign Ministry said, under a deal to re-establish ties. Both countries' foreign ministers met in Beijing earlier this month for the first formal gathering of their top diplomats in more…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Choose democracy, Taiwan ruling party presidential candidate urges

Formally named on Wednesday by Taiwan's ruling party as its candidate in a presidential poll due in January, Vice President William Lai urged people to "choose democracy" just a day after China ended military drills around the self-ruled island.

Reuters

China Says Taiwan Heading For ‘Stormy Seas’ under President Tsai

China said on Wednesday that President Tsai Ing-wen was pushing Taiwan into "stormy seas" after Beijing held military exercises in response to Tsai's recent meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. Tsai said the overseas trip, which included the meeting with McCarthy in the US and stops in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron’s manifesto: should the EU diverge from US on China?

Emmanuel Macron has suggested Europe should no longer be a “vassal” to the United States and instead forge its own path when dealing with China.

The Week

Taiwan heading for stormy seas, China warns

Taiwan's president has brought danger to the island and China's recent military drills were a "serious warning" over her visit to the US, Beijing says.

The New Daily

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Macron praised in China for 'brilliant' Taiwan comments

Beijing (AFP) - Emmanuel Macron's unexpected suggestion that Europe not "follow" US policy on Taiwan is being hailed as a "brilliant decision" this week in China, where state news outlets and social media users are lauding his independence.

AFP

China appears to backtrack over no-fly zone near Taiwan

Taipei says Beijing has confined flight ban north of island to 27 minutes on Sunday after initial three-day plan

The Guardian - UK

What Does China Want in Ukraine?

Beijing has reservations about Putin’s war, but seeing Moscow take a beating is not in China’s interests.

The News Lens

As the west tries to limit TikTok’s reach, what about China’s other apps?

With government concerns over national security growing, Beijing’s influence over platforms such as WeChat and Shein could come under scrutiny

The Guardian - UK

Thailand's China-built high-speed rail on track but delayed

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.

Bangkok Post

Thailand's China-built high-speed rail, on track but delayed

Nakhon Ratchasima (Thailand) (AFP) - One of Thailand's oldest railway stations is facing demolition as the kingdom presses ahead with a long-delayed Chinese-backed high-speed line that has caused unease about lost heritage and closer ties to Beijing.

AFP

Kicking off Philippines drills, US vows defense in South China Sea

Washington (AFP) - The United States on Tuesday promised to defend the Philippines in the dispute-rife South China Sea as the allies launched their largest-ever joint exercises in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region.

AFP

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France 24

Fallout from Macron’s China visit ripples across Atlantic and Indo-Pacific

The fallout from French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China rippled across the seas on Tuesday as Chinese warships continued to operate near Taiwan, a day after military drills officially ended. Across the Atlantic, Macron’s remarks on Europe risking entanglement in "crises that aren't ours" in relation to Taiwan sparked…

France 24

Alibaba unveils chatbot as China tightens rules on AI

Alibaba is the latest tech company to enter the artificial intelligence race, as it unveils its own chatbot, Tongyi Qianwen. But it could face restrictions before even launching, as authorities in Beijing have outlined draft regulations to govern AI, including the stipulation that such platforms will reflect the core values…

Fortune

Is China's A.I. policy more responsible than the US?

As Beijing puts a speed bump on domestic generative A.I., perhaps it's time to rethink one of the main arguments against slowing down Western efforts.

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Reuters

Macron's aim of EU unity on China undone by trip fallout

French officials were in damage control mode on Tuesday as they tried to contain anger, division and confusion sparked by President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's dependence on the United States and its relations with China and Taiwan.

The Guardian - AU

China’s drills near Taiwan a ‘war-like’ escalation from exercises last year

Biggest show of force since August was more targeted and showed intent to annex island, say analysts

Reuters

Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China's latest Taiwan drills

China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island in a conflict, analysts said, as Beijing said its aircraft carriers could "shatter" defences from the east.

The New Daily

Australia inks deal to wind back China’s barley tariffs as trade relations thaw

The decision by China to review its trade restrictions on Australian barley has created a “face-saving off ramp” towards resuming trade ties.

AFP

Bold Chinese vessels frustrate Taiwan's fishing communities

Matsu (Taiwan) (AFP) - Taiwanese fisherman Wang Chia-wen contends with Chinese incursions every day, although not usually the kind staged by Beijing's military during its latest round of war games.

AFP

China to require 'security assessment' for new AI products

Beijing (AFP) - New AI products developed in China will have to undergo a security assessment before being released and must reflect "core socialist values", a sweeping new draft law by the country's internet regulator showed Tuesday.

France 24

'A beautiful relationship': Brazil's Lula heads to China to foster trade ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is heading to China this week to meet with Xi Jinping, the leader of Brazil's most important trade partner. Lula will be accompanied by a delegation of over 200 businesspeople. We take a look at what's behind the record flow of exchanges between…

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