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Analysis-Biden hints at risky policy shift on Taiwan independence

Overshadowed by U.S. President Joe Biden's headline-grabbing vow that American forces would defend Taiwan against a Chinese attack was his hint at possibly shifting U.S. policy to support the island's right to self-determination.

Reuters

What Does Biden Mean on Taiwan?

When Washington doesn’t speak with one voice, its powers of strategic ambiguity are slowly chipped away.

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Dacia To Keep Internal Combustion Engines For As Long As Possible

The Romanian automaker currently only sells one EV, the Dacia Spring, which is actually built in China through a Renault joint venture with Dongfeng Motor.

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Biden again indicates that US will defend Taiwan 'militarily' – does this constitute a change in policy?

President Joe Biden has – not for the first time – suggested that the U.S. would intervene “militarily” should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan._

The Conversation

China warns against skin-to-skin contact with foreigners after monkeypox case

A top Chinese health official warned people against having skin-to-skin contact with foreigners to avoid contracting monkeypox, spurring a backlash among the country’s dwindling expatriate community.

Tribune News Service

Will TikTok Get Banned In The US? Over 60% Of Benzinga's Twitter Followers Say This

Leading social platform TikTok has become one of the most downloaded and used apps around the world with growing interest in the U.S. Facing security concerns with links to China, the app faces a potential ban in the U.S. Here’s what Benzinga followers think could happen.

Benzinga

Tesla Giga Shanghai Production Capacity Updates Are Complete

Tesla has been expanding its global footprint and increasing its production capacity. Its factory in China has been a huge asset, and now it's improved.

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Chinese people told don’t touch foreigners as first monkeypox case recorded

Despite the infected man being of Chinese nationality, the country’s chief epidemiologist said “skin-to-skin contact with foreigners” should be avoided" due to a monkeypox outbreak

Daily Mirror

There's One Chinese Stock That Is Different From The Rest. Goldman Sachs Explores Why

Chinese tech stocks suffered a meltdown since many hit all-time highs in early 2021, with no significant improvement in 2022 compelling Goldman Sachs to at least take a new look at this sector,

Benzinga

Lacking Revenue, Jenscare Scientific Hopes IPO Investors Take Heart in Its Potential

Key Takeaways: Jenscare Scientific is preparing to raise a reported $30 million in a Hong Kong IPO, even though it doesn’t expect to earn any product-related revenue until the latter half of next year at earliest

Benzinga

China’s Ora Funky Cat Awarded Maximum Fiver-Star Rating By Euro NCAP

Ora Funky Cat will go on sale in Europe this autumn and having good safety credentials is vital to its success against established rivals.

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China, Russia agree to further deepen military cooperation

China and Russia agreed Monday to further deepen military cooperation after their leaders affirmed last week close coordination in countering the United States and its allies amid the Ukraine crisis and heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait, Russia's Tass news agency said.

Bangkok Post

Supply chain management in Africa needs a rethink -- COVID changed everything, or did it?

COVID-19 has laid bare the vulnerability of the supply chain model that has dominated the way African firms have organised their production. In this model firms rely on multiple suppliers, many of whom are located far away (mostly in China).

The Conversation

Tanzania and Zambia want to upgrade the 'Uhuru Railway' – but can they?

Half a century ago, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway (Tazara) stood out as a crucial symbol of Africa’s struggle for independence. The 1,860km-long railway connects Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia with Dar es Salaam at the Indian Ocean.

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Macau gambling boss denies illegal gambling, criminal syndicate allegations

A well-known Macau gambling boss in China's special administrative region of Macau denied charges including enabling illegal gaming, running a criminal syndicate and money laundering at the start of his trial on Monday.

The Conversation

Why China feels threatened by the moral authority of a 90-year-old Catholic bishop

Cardinal Joseph Zen will stand trial on Sept. 19, 2022, in Hong Kong for his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. This organization paid legal fees and medical bills for Hong Kongers protesting the Extradition Law Amendment Bill. This 2019 legislation would have allowed extradition to…

The Independent UK

Russia, China agree to expand security ties

A top Russian security official says the Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing as a top policy goal

Bangkok Post

China lodges complaint after Biden says US would defend Taiwan in a Chinese invasion

BEIJING: The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that China has lodged "stern representations" with the United States, after US President Joe Biden said US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion.

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Indian government accused of ceding land in Himalayas to China

Locals claim ‘buffer zones’ have been established in areas previously under Indian control

Reuters

One-third of China's land protected under ecological 'red line' scheme

Nearly a third of China's land is now off-limits to development under a scheme known as the "ecological protection red line", a senior official said at a news briefing on Monday, bringing the country in accord with global biodiversity targets.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Says US Forces Would Defend Taiwan in the Event of a Chinese Invasion

US President Joe Biden said US forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, his most explicit statement on the issue, drawing an angry response from China that said it sent the wrong signal to those seeking an independent Taiwan.

Reuters

China plans easier border entry rules for some foreign tourists

China's government issued draft rules aimed at making it easier for some foreigners to enter China for visits to tourism sites along the Chinese border.

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China's FSD Beta? XPeng Launches City NGP Pilot Program On P5 EV

Some Xpeng P5 sedans fitted with lidar sensors can now access City Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP) software in the city of Guangzhou, with other cities to follow.

Reuters

Putin ally deepens Russia's 'strategic partnership' with China

One of President Vladimir Putin's closest allies sought on Monday to deepen a strategic partnership with China, expanding defence cooperation and strengthening coordination between Moscow and Beijing on major geopolitical issues.

Al Jazeera

‘Gigantic mistake’: Biden warned China’s Xi over aiding Russia

Call was ‘not to threaten’ the Chinese leader but to warn of the consequences of ignoring sanctions, US president says.

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