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Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024

Taiwan's President Lai urges China to stop military intimidation in inauguration speech

Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

France 24 · May 20, 2024

Taiwan's new president urges China to stop its military intimidation

Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.

WEKU · May 20, 2024

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Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out

Taiwan’s first female president has presided over big social changes, but her main legacy is the cultivation of the island’s rising prominence on the world stage

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Lai’s election victory gave the DPP an unprecedented third term, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited.

Al Jazeera · May 19, 2024

Taiwan Swears In New President As China Pressure Grows

Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as Taiwan's president in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Lai succeeded Tsai Ing-wen in a ceremony closely watched by China, which claims the island as part of its territory, and the US, its key partner and weapons…

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

Beijing's 0 Billion Plan To Address China's Property Crisis

Beijing's plan to repurpose unoccupied housing units for affordable housing in China faces challenges amid economic uncertainties.

US approach to China’s rapid growth has lessons for us all

Protectionism in the form of tariffs is justified but the focus will be on whether Beijing retaliates

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024

Putin And Xi's Beijing Meeting Aims To Undermine Democracy

Former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen raises concerns over China-Russia alliance undermining democracy and advocates for a united response.

Taiwan And China: Different Views Across The Strait

Standing on the shore of Taiwan's Kinmen island, Taiwanese tourists snap photos of the skyline of China's Xiamen city that is clearly visible across the sliver of water separating them.

International Business Times · May 18, 2024

Putin and Xi further their embrace to defy U.S.-led pressure

President Xi Jinping of China and Russia's Vladimir Putin doubled down on their alliance against the West this week during the Kremlin leader's visit to Beijing.

WEKU · May 17, 2024

Vladimir Putin's state visit to China: Deepening military and economic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his two-day visit to China, where he and his counterpart Xi Jinping pledged a "new era of strategic partnership". The two leaders had tea together and celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations at a gala, with the Chinese leader giving his guest a…

France 24 · May 17, 2024

The US ambassador to Japan visits southern islands at the forefront of China tension

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country’s commitment to the alliance with its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of Tokyo's tension with Beijing

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Beijing is walking a fine line between support for Russia and not angering the west too much

Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping have announced they will work together more closely to offset US pressure as part of Putin’s two-day state visit to China.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024

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The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China and Russia are supporting each other's ‘expansionism’

Russia and China are helped each other expand their territorial reach, and democracies must push back against authoritarian states that threaten their rights and sovereignty, Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, said in an interview with The Associated Press

Putin To Boost Moscow-Beijing Trade In China's Northeast

Putin's visit to China to boost trade ties and cooperation in energy, technology, and infrastructure, strengthening the strategic partnership between Russi...

Taiwan Shifts Focus To US Amid China Tensions

Taiwan shifts focus from China to U.S., strengthening economic ties and diversifying investments amidst escalating tensions.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Vladimir Putin tours ‘Little Moscow’ as he trumpets deepening ties with China

Russian leader’s visit to northeastern Harbin city with Xi Jinping is meant to symbolise growing strategic, economic and cultural ties

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International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Despite Western Pressure, China In No Hurry To Reduce Russia Support

Despite Western calls on China to cut its support for Moscow's war against Ukraine by limiting supplies of dual-use materials and weapons components to Russia, Beijing has no interest in dropping its backing for President Vladimir Putin, analysts say.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2024

Taiwan is selling more to the US than China in major shift away from Beijing

Taiwan is reducing its reliance on the Chinese mainland as it seeks to insulate itself from pressure from Beijing and forge closer economic and trade ties with the United States

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Taiwan President Takes Office Under Close Scrutiny

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te, a staunch defender of the island's democracy, will be sworn into office Monday as Beijing ratchets up military and diplomatic pressure on Taipei.

International Business Times · May 17, 2024

Taiwan's Lai To Bolster 'Porcupine' Defence Against China Threat

The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Putin and Xi pledge to ‘nurture’ deepening alliance against United States and the West

China and Russia to deepen their ‘no limits’ partnership against America and its allies

RideApart · May 16, 2024

See Great Wall’s Crazy 8-Cylinder Motorcycle Engine In All Its Glory

Great Wall Souo is getting ready to unveil its crazy eight-cylinder touring bike in China, showcasing the bike’s massive engine in Beijing.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Putin and Xi Jinping claim their ‘unprecedented partnership’ is a stabilising influence at Beijing talks

Putin refers to his invasion of a European neighbour euphemistically as the ‘situation in Ukraine’ as Xi says he hopes to see ‘peace and stability’ in the continent

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