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US lawmakers visit Taiwan after Pelosi trip draws China’s ire

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A U.S. congressional delegation led by Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., landed in Taiwan Sunday for a two-day visit, a trip that risks keeping tensions with China high after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went earlier this month.

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US Lawmakers Arrive in Taiwan with China Tensions Simmering

A delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions between the self-ruled island and China. Beijing, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. adversaries could exploit former Afghan commandos - U.S. Republican report

Former Afghan security personnel with sensitive knowledge of U.S. operations left behind by the American evacuation operation are vulnerable to recruitment or coercion by Russia, China and Iran, Republican lawmakers said on Sunday, noting that President Joe Biden's administration failed to prioritize evacuating them.

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American lawmakers meet with Taiwan leader as China warns U.S. against "playing with fire"

The five-member delegation are in Taiwan as part of a trip to the Indo-Pacific region.

Axios

'China threat' emerges in elections from UK to Australia

While inflation and recession fears weigh heavily on the minds of voters, another issue is popping up in political campaigns from the U_K_ and Australia to the U_S_ and beyond: the “China threat.”

The Independent UK

US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan amid China tensions

TAIPEI: A US lawmaker delegation arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day visit during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to come amid continued military tensions with the island's giant neighbour China.

Bangkok Post

More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China

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More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan 12 days after Pelosi trip

A delegation of American lawmakers is visiting Taiwan just 12 days after a visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that angered China

The Independent UK

Air force kicks off joint air force drills with China

Thailand and China kicked off a joint air force exercise on Sunday, the kingdom's military said, the first such drills in years following a pause forced by Covid-19.

Bangkok Post

The United States Is Deeply Invested in the South China Sea

As China postures, Washington remains committed.

Foreign Policy

Tourists in Chinese beachside resort city protest Covid lockdown

Tourists in the Chinese seaside resort of Sanya on Hainan Island are protesting after being stranded for over a week due to Covid-19 lockdowns.

Bangkok Post

South Africa doesn't need new cities: it needs to focus on fixing what it's got

South Africa is a dominantly urban country, with almost 70% of the population living in cities and towns. But urban services and infrastructures are coming under increasing strain from the collapse of infrastructure in many smaller and medium sized towns and deteriorating levels in the large cities.

The Conversation

River torrent kills 7 in China amid widespread heavy rains

Chinese authorities say seven people were killed by a torrent of water that came rushing down a river in a popular recreational spot following mountain rains in southwestern China's Sichuan province

The Independent UK

SNP MP branded 'Junket Queen' after racking up freebie overseas trips worth £44,000

Dr Lisa Cameron has been to Switzerland, Qatar, China, Kenya, Germany, Japan, Belgium, Denmark, Taiwan, England, San Marina, The United Arab Emirates, Honk Kong, Zambia and The United States on the public purse.

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Shanghai to reopen all schools Sept. 1 as lockdown fears persist

China's financial hub Shanghai said on Sunday it would reopen all schools including kindergartens, primary and middle schools on Sept. 1 after months of COVID-19 closures.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | India-China ties seeing a positive impetus, says Chinese Ambassador; Salman Rushdie’s attacker pleads not guilty, and more

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Bangkok Post

Rail project needs transparency

A little over 23 kilometres separate the small provincial town of Nong Khai and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The distance may seem inconsequential, but this border area is critical to the success of the China-Singapore high-speed railway, part of Beijing's One Belt One Road logistic plan to link China…

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Improved China ties still possible: Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles says the world would "breathe a sigh of relief" if tensions eased in the Taiwan Strait.

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The Hindu

PM Modi silent on China’s intrusions, says Owaisi

AIMIM chief reiterates the contribution of Muslims to India’s freedom struggle

Tribune News Service

Russian war in Ukraine bruises Baltics’ relations with China

China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine played a role in Estonia’s decision to quit an Eastern European initiative that aimed to enhance relations with Beijing, the Baltic nation’s top diplomat said.

The Hindu

Didn’t let China intrude into India’s territory: Rajnath Singh

He said the armed forces were being equipped with the latest weapons and technology, and were ready to deal with all future threats

Daily Mirror

Teen trafficking victim describes horror after not seeing daylight in two years

Dai was just 14 when he was tricked into leaving his home and going to work in another country under the false promise of better pay and job opportunities in China

Inverse

Want to buy an EV? Here’s what you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act

Opinion: At first glance, the revised EV tax credits seem like a smart move. Rapid and widespread adoption of electric vehicles will be essential for the United States to meet its climate goals.

Bangkok Post

Chinese ambassador bullish over economic prospects on uni visit

Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Han Zhiqiang says the steady development of China's economy has injected precious positive energy into the world economy during its difficulties.

The Independent UK

How the Solomon Islands illustrates China’s growing influence in the Pacific

As the superpower rapidly extends its reach, change is unmistakable in the Solomon Islands, writes Michael E Miller

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