The US, Australia and Japan urge China to cease military exercises around Taiwan – as it happened 3.19am BST The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2022
North Korea calls Pelosi 'destroyer of international peace' North Korea has called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi “the worst destroyer of international peace and stability,” accusing her of inciting anti-North Korea sentiment and enraging China during her Asian tour earlier this week The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
At CPAC, Ted Cruz says China shooting down Pelosi’s plane would be ‘an act of war’ DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz told a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully to China’s threats to shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane during her trip to Taiwan — saying it would be an “act of war” if the threats… Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022
Singer Judith Durham dies; Penny Wong calls for restraint on China’s exercises; 89 Covid deaths – as it happened Independent review recommends home buybacks for NSW flood victims. This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2022
China's suspension of bilateral climate talks with U.S. 'punishes the world' -Kerry China's decision to suspend bilateral talks on climate change with the United States does not punish Washington, "it punishes the world," U.S. Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry said on Friday. Reuters · Aug 5, 2022
Taiwan is Nancy Pelosi's last hurrah Nancy Pelosi's brief visit to Taiwan this week caused great if somewhat confected anger in Beijing, but the Chinese Communist regime was not her main target. The Speaker of the House of Representatives has long supported Taiwan, and she will be aware that both the government and the people are… Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
Asian shares advance as oil prices retreat RECAP: Asian equities mostly rose yesterday as a drop in oil prices to pre-Ukraine war levels stirred hopes of a slowdown in inflation and bank interest-rate hikes. But while global markets have enjoyed a broadly positive week, recession worries and Chinese military drills around Taiwan have traders' nerves on edge. Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
Department urged to help stimulate exports to China Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the International Trade Promotion Department to speed up the organisation of online business matching with Chinese and Hong Kong importers to boost Thai exports to China after China hit Taiwan with trade curbs amid tensions over the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi… Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022
At CPAC, Ted Cruz calls China’s threats against Pelosi an ‘act of war’ DALLAS — Sen. Ted Cruz characterized threats from the Chinese to shoot down a plane carrying House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan as “an act of war,” telling a conservative gathering in Dallas on Friday that President Joe Biden should have reacted more forcefully. Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022
U.S.-China diplomatic breakdown clouds outlook for global climate progress China's decision to halt bilateral talks on climate change with the United States has cast a cloud of doubt over whether the world can rally enough ambition to address global warming in time to avert its worst impacts. Reuters · Aug 5, 2022
Lessons for India from the Taiwan standoff New Delhi must note that Taiwan’s close economic links with China have not stopped Taipei from asserting its rights The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022
Prada Navigates Tricky COVID Curbs to Hold Beijing Show Prada on Friday became the first major luxury house to host a show in China this year, navigating strict COVID curbs to send models down a catwalk in a historic Beijing mansion hotel, a move aimed at underscoring its commitment to the market. Livestreamed on multiple online platforms including Weibo,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022
India says OIC statement on Kashmir ‘reeks of bigotry’ The Ministry of External Affairs did not react to statements by Pakistan or China The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022
India, Pakistan should ‘peacefully’ resolve Kashmir issue: China Beijing had in 2019 strongly hit out at the move to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022
Benzinga · Aug 5, 2022 Well-baked? Commercial Kitchen Appliance Maker Li Bang Eyes Nasdaq IPO Key Takeaways • Jiangsu-based Li Bang International has filed for a Nasdaq IPO to raise $25 million through the issue of 5 million shares
The Guardian - US · Aug 5, 2022 What does the US-China row mean for climate change? Analysis: breakdown of cooperation between world’s two biggest greenhouse gas emitters over Taiwan could spell disaster for global warming targets
Newslaundry · Aug 5, 2022 Daily Dose Ep 1117: Reserve Bank hikes interest rates, spurious liquor kills 9 in Bihar Jude Weston brings you the news from New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, the United States of America, and China.
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 Prada navigates tricky COVID curbs to hold Beijing show Prada on Friday became the first major luxury house to host a show in China this year, navigating strict COVID curbs to send models down a catwalk in a historic Beijing mansion hotel, a move aimed at underscoring its commitment to the market.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2022 China ends talks with US on range of issues after Pelosi visits Taiwan China has announced sanctions on Nancy Pelosi and her family after the trip which the Beijing labelled “provocative”
The Hindu · Aug 5, 2022 India, China hold ground-level talks to avoid airspace violations along LAC This comes in the backdrop of recent airspace violations by China
Bangkok Post · Aug 5, 2022 Nervous shippers avoid key Taiwanese port China’s military exercises are making ship operators think twice about heading into one of Taiwan’s most important ports, creating potential delays for shipments of electronic goods.
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 Japan remains open to dialogue with China -Japan foreign minister Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday that Japan remains open to dialogue with China as keeping communications intact is all the more important when ties are strained.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022 What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China Analysis: China’s response gives little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?
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WEKU · Aug 5, 2022 On Japan's Yonaguni island, fears of being on the front line of a Taiwan conflict Japan's westernmost island lies in sight of Taiwan, less than 70 miles away. On Thursday, a Chinese missile landed near Yonaguni. Japan has been strengthening defenses across its southwest islands.