The Latest Breaking News from China

EXPLAINER: US keeps world guessing on Taiwan stance

President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States has a “commitment” to help Taiwan militarily if China invades

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Why Is Airbnb Exiting The Chinese Domestic Market?

Sources tell CNBC that Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) is shutting down its domestic business in China.

Benzinga · May 23, 2022

Australian military personnel rescue occupants of stricken Solomon Islands police boat

While attention was trained on the federal election, the ADF undertook a mission to rescue a stricken Solomon Islands police boat, as Australia competes with China to remain the island nation's first choice on security.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

Biden’s Taiwan vow creates confusion not clarity – and raises China tensions

President’s blunt response appears to undercut US ‘strategic ambiguity’ on Taiwan as White House forced to walk back remarks

The Guardian - US · May 23, 2022

Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow? Tensions mount between US and China over Taiwan

As the West spends billions in aid to support Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, concerns are mounting over the looming possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if the self-governing island came under attack by the mainland. But is…

France 24 · May 23, 2022

Supply chain delays and steel costs are part of ‘perfect storm’ stalling renewable energy growth

Covid disruptions in China and rising costs are affecting supplies of solar panels and wind turbine parts, while domestic energy prices climb

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022

Anthony Albanese in Tokyo for tense Quad talks after Joe Biden says US would defend Taiwan

Labor leader in tight position after China said dialogue with US, India and Japan would be test of new Australian prime minister’s ‘political wisdom’

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022

Biden says US would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary

TOKYO — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary, in an apparent shift away from the U.S. policy of “strategic ambiguity” that quickly ratcheted up tensions with China.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2022

Biden Says 'One China Policy' Remains In Place, But US Military Would Defend Taiwan From Attack

President Joe Biden on Monday said that he would intervene militarily to defend Taiwan from a Chinese attack.

Benzinga · May 23, 2022

After Rising to Fame as Hot Audio Social App, Yalla Finds New Role Model in Facebook

Key Takeaways: Yalla said its first-quarter revenue rose 6.9% to a record $72.3 million, as strong gains for its game services offset a first-time decline for its core voice business Company is launching a wide array of new initiatives, including an instant messaging app and its first-ever hardcore game, in…

Benzinga · May 23, 2022