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What to know about the falloff in China's military flights around Taiwan

China has sharply reduced its warplane flights near Taiwan and analysts aren't sure why

The Independent UK

In first 100 days, Trump takes hawkish stance on China to new heights

The US president’s hefty tariffs have resulted in an effective trade embargo between the world’s two largest economies.

Al Jazeera

China Tariffs Aimed At Trump Fan Base But Leaves Wiggle Room

China's retaliatory tariffs against US farm produce from corn to chicken are designed to hurt Donald Trump's voter base, but remain restrained enough to allow room for the adversaries to hash out a trade deal, analysts say.

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Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election

Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House

The Guardian - US

Cognitive warfare and weather balloons: China accused of using ‘all means’ to influence Taiwan vote

With Beijing favouring the opposition candidate, the ruling DPP has accused China of interfering in presidential election

The Guardian - UK

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China promotes economic ‘integration’ with Taiwan while militarily threatening the island

China is promoting new economic opportunities for Taiwanese people while at the same time ramping up military activity around the island it claims as its own

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Xi tells Blinken ‘very good’ that progress made on US-China ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Secretary of State Antony Blinken it was “very good” the U.S. and China had made progress in steadying bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies during his trip to Beijing.

Tribune News Service

US-China tensions expected to dominate Asia security meeting

Tensions between the United States and China are expected to loom over Asia's top security meeting this week, as China has declined a bilateral meeting between the superpowers' defence chiefs.

Reuters

China accuses Washington of trying to block its development to limit global influence

Is the United States out to sabotage China

The Independent UK

China accuses Washington of trying to block its development

Is the United States out to sabotage China

The Independent UK

China's Xi seeks new diplomatic inroads with Asian leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping has used his first face-to-face meetings with America’s Asia-Pacific allies since 2020 to forge diplomatic inroads as Washington pushes back against Beijing's influence in the region

The Independent UK

Xi’s crackdowns drive Chinese billionaires to booming Singapore

One of the hottest wine bars for Chinese billionaires isn’t atop a Shanghai office tower or within a Beijing courtyard house. It’s in a modest black-and-white bungalow next to a six-lane thruway in the heart of Singapore.

Bangkok Post

Biden meets Xi at G20 amid rising superpower tensions

It's the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Biden took office.

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The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s party purge prompts fears of greater Taiwan invasion risk

Observers wonder whether there is anyone left in CCP to stop Chinese president making a rash move

The Guardian - AU

China’s plans to annex Taiwan moving ‘much faster’ under Xi, says Blinken

Comments by US secretary of state come after Xi told Communist party Congress Taiwan is core to plans for China’s ‘rejuvenation’

The Guardian - AU

China becomes ‘hothouse’ of intrigue ahead of crucial Communist party congress

Swiftly debunked rumours of coups swirl as Beijing prepares to host critical meeting of elite, at which Xi Jinping is expected to be granted a third term

Bangkok Post

China threatens reaction after US announces arms sales to Taiwan

HONG KONG: China threatened over the weekend to take countermeasures after the Biden administration approved the sale of more than $1.1 billion worth of arms to Taiwan.

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Tribune News Service

Ahmaud Arbery case: Brunswick looks to move forward after trials, sentencing

BRUNSWICK, Ga. — After two high-profile trials and the convictions of the three men responsible for Ahmaud Arbery’s murder, this coastal Georgia community is hoping to move forward.

Axios

China's 20th Party Congress looms closer

President Xi Jinping is expected to be selected for a highly unusual third term.

The Guardian - UK

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia trip but does not mention Taiwan

Reports that House speaker could visit Taiwan have riled China; analysts say she may yet do so in unofficial capacity

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Plausible Is Chinese Military Aid for Russia?

The US says Russia has asked China to provide military assistance for its war in Ukraine, and that China has responded affirmatively.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How plausible is Chinese military aid for Russia?

The U.S. says Russia has asked China to provide military equipment to assist with its war in Ukraine and that China has responded affirmatively

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