Republicans slam FBI search of Trump’s home; Democrats cautious Republicans rally in defence of former president and condemn the FBI search as Democrats say no one is above the law. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
Congress is about to pass a historic climate bill. So why are oil companies pleased? The bill is a devil’s bargain between the Democrats, the fossil fuel industry, and recalcitrant senator Joe Manchin. Yet it’s better than nothing The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2022
Taiwan minister: China seeks excuses for military drills, and used Pelosi’s visit China looks for excuses for military exercises, and the excuse this time was U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit, Taiwan foreign minister Joseph Wu said on Tuesday. Reuters · Aug 9, 2022
Biden says he is concerned about China's moves around Taiwan U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday said he was not worried about Taiwan but is concerned about China's actions in the region since House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei. Reuters · Aug 8, 2022
Taiwan: the US has been strengthening support for years – now it needs a way to ease tensions with China The recent visit by the speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan, Nancy Pelosi, was made against the wishes of the US government and despite threats from the People’s Republic of China. Following Pelosi’s visit, China launched the largest military exercises ever held so close to the island… The Conversation · Aug 8, 2022
China-Taiwan trade, and everything you need to know US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Taiwan in defiance of strong opposition from mainland China, and it is shaping up to have far-reaching implications for trade. Bangkok Post · Aug 8, 2022
Companies in China distance themselves from Taiwan amid Pelosi backlash From a Chinese soy sauce maker to an Asia-focused asset manager, companies in China are rushing to distance themselves from geopolitical tensions over Taiwan following last week's visit to the island by a high-profile U.S. official. Reuters · Aug 8, 2022
Senate Democrats pass bill that tackles climate crisis and lowers prescription drug prices The legislation – which would be the largest investment yet in combating the climate crisis – now heads to the House of Representatives. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2022
China: Taiwan is Not Part of US but Chinese Territory Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that Taiwan is not part of the United States but Chinese territory, in the latest diplomatic invective against US policy since a visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The United States has been engaging in "sophistry" on… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022
Taiwan is not a part of U.S. but Chinese territory, says Chinese foreign minister Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said on Sunday that Taiwan is not part of the United States but Chinese territory, in the latest diplomatic invective against U.S. policy since a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Reuters · Aug 7, 2022
North Korea denounces Pelosi for deterrence talks during S.Korea visit North Korea denounced U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday for supporting deterrence against North Korea during her visit to South Korea this week. 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
The Ferguson Report: RBA admits inflation will drop as soon as we all go broke A complete banker refused to apologise for lowering interest rates to lure first-time buyers. "They'll soon be first-time sellers! At half the price." The New Daily · Aug 5, 2022
China to sanction Pelosi, US calls Chinese military escalation unjustified China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island. France 24 · Aug 5, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022 Apple Asks Suppliers to Follow China Customs Rules Apple Inc has asked suppliers to ensure that shipments from Taiwan to China comply with the latter's customs regulations to avoid them from being held for scrutiny, according to a Nikkei report on Friday. Sino-US trade tensions have escalated following US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a congressional…
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 5, 2022 China expresses anger at Japan over Taiwan PHNOM PENH / BEIJING -- The impact of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan spilled over into a high-level dialogue between Japan and China. A meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and China scheduled for Thursday in Cambodia was shelved at the last minute at…
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 China sanctions Pelosi over 'provocative' visit to Taiwan China has decided to sanction U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family in response to her "vicious" and "provocative" actions, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 Airlines scrap, reroute flights as China fires live missiles in drills near Taiwan Airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others to avoid airspace nearby that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 Pelosi praises Taiwan, says Asian trip wasn't to change status quo U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday praised Taiwan, pledged U.S. solidarity and said her trip through Asia, which led to unprecedented military drills by an angry China, was never about changing the regional status quo.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022 Taipei Scrambles Jets as Chinese Fighters Cross Taiwan Strait Median Line Taiwan scrambled jets on Thursday to warn away 22 Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone, the Taiwanese defense ministry said. All 22 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, a ministry statement said. China also fired live missiles near Taiwan on Thursday in its biggest drills in the…
Reuters · Aug 4, 2022 U.S. urges China not to overeact to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan The United States urged China not to overeact to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan after Beijing deployed planes and fired live missiles near Taiwan, some of which Japan said appeared to land in its economic zone.
Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022 NATO chief: No reason for China to overreact UTOEYA, Norway: China should not overreact to the visit to Taiwan by United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday.
The New Daily · Aug 4, 2022 On climate, the Coalition looks for an each-way bet on a losing horse The only hope for the Coalition of ever winning government again will require them to at least pretend to re-engage with constituents on climate.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 4, 2022 Japan increase vigilance around Nansei Islands Japan has increased vigilance in the area around the Nansei island chain while keeping a close watch on the tense situation in Taiwan following U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.
Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2022 Let’s pray Pelosi’s Taiwan trip doesn’t start the next big war Nancy Pelosi is as tough as old boots. She is 82, she has served two stints as Speaker of the House of Representatives and is third in line to the US presidency. Never let it be said that if she does end up kicking off World War Three in the…