Tax bill's electric vehicle credit limits discouraging to some - Roll Call Democrats are discussing concerns that requirements attached to their expansion of electric vehicle incentives could be too harsh. Roll Call · Aug 4, 2022
Blinken says U.S. wants 'strong, positive' ties with China ally Cambodia U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen that Washington wanted a "strong, positive relationship" between their two countries. Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
Trade surplus hits record $17.7b in June Strong shipments of coal, iron ore and grain have helped Australia's trade surplus reach a record $17.7 billion in June. AAP · Aug 4, 2022
Taiwan cancels flights as China holds military drills Taiwan has canceled airline flights as the Chinese navy fire artillery near the island in retaliation for a top American lawmaker’s visit, but the possible impact on shipments of processor chips and other goods needed by global industries was unclear The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
EXPLAINER: Why is China staging drills around Taiwan? China is staging live-fire military drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing claims as its own territory The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Why Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit is making China angry US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing to Open first GU Discount Clothing Store in US Japan's Fast Retailing, the owner of global clothing chain Uniqlo, said on Thursday it would open its first discount brand GU store in the United States this autumn. The store will open in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City in what will be the brand's debut outside of the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022
China cancels bilateral meeting with Japan after G7 Taiwan statement The Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday that a meeting between China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of ASEAN events in Cambodia had been cancelled. Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
The Loop: Three dead and shooter at large near Mackay, China launches live fire military drills around Taiwan, jury deliberates on Alex Jones Here's your TL;DR for today's news. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
Taiwan spots two Chinese missiles launched in drill near outlying islands- report Two missiles were launched by China near Taiwan's Matsu islands, which lie off the coast of China, at around 2 p.m. local time and headed in the direction of the no.2 and no.3 drill zones announced by China, according to an internal Taiwan security report seen be Reuters and confirmed… Reuters · Aug 4, 2022
China launches massive military manoeuvres around Taiwan as Pelosi flies out China's largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan kicked off Thursday, in a show of force in vital international shipping lanes. The performance follows a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2022
Asian shares rise on optimism on economic data, earnings Asian shares are mostly higher as investors welcome encouraging economic data and quarterly earnings reports from big companies The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022
2023 Ford Explorer Facelift Revealed In China With 27-Inch Screen It gets a bigger grille and wider taillights. Motor1 · Aug 4, 2022
Taiwan billboards hacked with anti-Nancy Pelosi messages during historic visit Electronic billboards and screens in convenience stores around Taiwan are hacked to display anti-Nancy Pelosi statements in response to the US House Speaker's visit. ABC News · Aug 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 China emphasizes ties with Southeast Asia in Cambodia meet China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is stressing his country’s efforts to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations at a meeting with their foreign ministers, which comes as Beijing seeks to expand its influence in the region
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 China says military drills surrounding Taiwan underway China says military exercises by its navy, air force and other departments are underway in six zones surrounding Taiwan
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022 Chinese military carries out precision strikes in Taiwan Strait The exercises are the biggest in at least 25 years
Daily Mirror · Aug 4, 2022 China fires long-range missiles towards Taiwan during aggressive military exercises Taiwan's defence ministry has angrily hit back at China carrying out targeted drills in six zones around the country by saying it is ready to respond with force if it is attacked
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022 China Begins Major Taiwan Military Drills China's largest-ever military exercises encircling Taiwan kicked off Thursday, in a show of force straddling vital international shipping lanes after a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi left Taiwan Wednesday after a trip that defied a series of stark threats from Beijing, which views the…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022 Thursday briefing: Chinese live-fire drills underway after Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan In today’s newsletter: As Beijing’s response begins, was the US House speaker’s visit a diplomatic misstep or vital show of solidarity?
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022 Asia on edge as China launches air and sea military drills around Taiwan Taipei accuses Beijing of imitating North Korea after firing missiles across part of island and disrupting flights and shipping
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 China foreign minister calls Pelosi's Taiwan visit 'manic', 'irrational' China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan a "manic, irresponsible and highly irrational" action by the United States, state broadcaster CCTV reported.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022 US envoy: Africa trip isn't to compete with Russia, China The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is heading to Africa, saying she is going to focus on how the United State can help Uganda, Ghana and Cape Verde deal with the food crisis that has hit the continent particularly hard — not to compete with China and Russia
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022 South Korean president accused of avoiding Nancy Pelosi in bid to placate China Yoon Suk-yeol will not meet US House speaker in move critics say aims to avoid antagonising China as tensions in the Taiwan strait simmer
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 China warns that its temperatures are rising faster than global average China's average ground temperatures have risen much more quickly than the global average over the past 70 years and will remain "significantly higher" in the future as the challenges of climate change mount, a government official said.