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Commentary: Standing up for Taiwan is standing up for American ideals

As we set foot on the tarmac in Taiwan, with thousands of people lining the midnight streets to welcome us, I turned back to look at our military aircraft, with the illuminated American flag on its tail. Just as the American flag serves as a beacon of freedom across the…

Chicago Tribune · Aug 16, 2022

Oil Extends Losses as Weak Demand Outlook Lingers

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as bleak economic data from top crude buyer China renewed fears of a global recession. Brent crude futures fell $1.21, or 1.3%, to $93.89 a barrel by 0635 GMT. WTI crude futures dipped 84 cents, or 0.9%, to $88.57 a barrel.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022

Asian shares mostly higher, echoing Wall Street rebound

Asian shares are mostly rising after a rebound on Wall Street, despite regional investor risks reflected in negative economic data out of China

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

China sanctions seven top Taiwanese officials after 2nd US Congressional delegation's visit to Taipei

BEIJING: China on Tuesday announced sanctions on seven "die-hard" pro-independence Taiwanese politicians and officials, including Taipei's representative to Washington, amid concerns over the increasing visits by foreign dignitaries to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2022

Chinese survey ship docks in Sri Lanka after diplomatic standoff

Yuan Wang 5 arrives in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port after a delay amid reported concerns from India and the US.

Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022

What the Philippines Has at Stake in Taiwan

Politicians in the Philippines have called for a contingency plan for the evacuation of the estimated 200,000 overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan.

The News Lens · Aug 16, 2022

China patrols sea by Taiwan with newest attack subs carrying supersonic missiles

China has deployed Type-039C Yuans, its newest attack submarines carrying supersonic missiles, in the sea around Taiwan during military exercises following the visit of US House speaker Nancy Pelosi

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022

AP News Digest 3 am

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The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Chinese research ship docks in Sri Lanka after postponement

A Chinese scientific research ship whose port call was earlier deferred due to apparent security concerns raised by India arrived at Tuesday a southern port in Sri Lanka

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Alibaba Muted But Hong Kong Stocks Overall Show Momentum, Looking Past Weak China Economic Data

Hong Kong’s benchmark index Hang Seng index opened in the green on Tuesday, gaining 0.34%, seemingly moving past concerns related to underwhelming economic data reported a day earlier.

Benzinga · Aug 16, 2022