Taiwan says China making simulated attack on main island Reports of further incursions over median line in military drills, as US and allies condemn use of missiles The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022
Progressives bullish despite mixed results in Democratic primaries Morale-boosting victories were tempered by bruising defeats but US leftwingers feel the party’s center of gravity is shifting The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2022
Blinken Chides China’s ‘Irresponsible’ Cut in US Communication Channels US Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of "irresponsible steps" on Saturday by halting key communication channels with Washington, and said its Taiwan actions showed a move from prioritizing peaceful resolution towards use of force. His comments came as Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack Taiwan says China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island, after multiple Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan accuses China of simulating an attack as retaliation for Pelosi visit intensifies Taiwan accused the Chinese army of simulating an attack on its main island Saturday, as Beijing doubled down on its retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei after announcing a suspension of cooperation with Washington on key issues. France 24 · Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan accuses China of ‘simulating’ invasion as drills continue Multiple Chinese ships and aircraft seen in Taiwan Strait, as Beijing ratchets up pressure after Nancy Pelosi visit. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022
Taiwan Says Chinese Planes, Ships Carry Out Attack Simulation Exercise Chinese aircraft and warships practiced on Saturday for an attack on Taiwan, island officials said, in retaliation for a visit there by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that also saw Beijing halt dialogue with the United States in several areas. Pelosi's brief unannounced visit during the week to the self-ruled… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022
North Korea Calls Pelosi ‘Destroyer of International Peace’ North Korea on Saturday called US 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. Pelosi traveled to South Korea after visiting Taiwan, which had prompted China to launch military… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022
Chinese and Taiwanese warships shadow each other as drills due to end Chinese and Taiwanese warships played high seas "cat and mouse" on Sunday ahead of the scheduled end of four days of unprecedented Chinese military exercises launched in reaction to a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Reuters · Aug 6, 2022
North Korea says Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and South Korea has destroyed regional stability US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets with South Korean officials at the border with North Korea to discuss their respective countries' commitments to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula. ABC News · Aug 6, 2022
Marcos meets Blinken in Philippines amid US-China crisis President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Manila The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
Scrapping U.S.-China military talks deepens risk at dangerous time, analysts and officials say China's cutting of some of its few communication links with the U.S. military raises the risk of an accidental escalation of tension over Taiwan at a critical moment, according to security analysts, diplomats and U.S. officials. Reuters · Aug 6, 2022
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
The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022 Morning Digest | Heartbreak for India in CWG women’s hockey; Jagdeep Dhankhar has the edge in Vice-President election to be held today, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day
Tribune News Service · 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…
Reuters · Aug 5, 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.
Bangkok Post · 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 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…
Tribune News Service · 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.
The Hindu · 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
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 White House says U.S. has nothing to rectify over Taiwan The White House said on Friday that the United States had nothing to rectify regarding U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, following demands from Beijing that Washington fix its "mistakes."
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”
Reuters · Aug 5, 2022 U.S. must rectify mistakes on Taiwan after Pelosi visit - Chinese Embassy official The only way out of the crisis in U.S.-Chinese relations triggered by a visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is for the United States to immediately rectify its mistakes, a senior Chinese Embassy official in Washington said on Friday.
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?