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China says no weapons exports to parties in Ukraine conflict

China says it will not sell weapons to parties involved in the conflict in Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Taiwan President Thanks Fighter Pilots as Chinese Drills Ebb

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China's air force during its drills around the island and pledged to keep strengthening the armed forces, as Beijing's military activities around the island ebbed. China began the exercises, including simulated precision strikes with bombers and missile forces,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023

China sanctions US Congress member for Taiwan visit

China sanctioned a United States lawmaker Thursday for his visit to Taiwan, saying he violated the “One China” principle that says Beijing has sovereignty over the island

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Taiwan sentences nine over Cambodia human trafficking scams

A Taiwanese court Thursday sentenced nine people to prison terms ranging from 11 to 18 years on human trafficking charges for luring dozens of people to Cambodia to toil in online scam syndicates.

Bangkok Post · Apr 13, 2023

Get ready ‘for real combat’ President Xi tells Chinese forces

Presidents comments come after Chinese navy went ahead with “actual combat training” around Taiwan

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Baerbock warns Europe against turning blind eye to tensions over Taiwan

Europe must not turn a blind eye to tensions between China and Taiwan because a military escalation in the region would be a "worst-case scenario" for the global economy, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan

China’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan, saying ships would be banned from entering the area on April 16

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

China sanctions senior US lawmaker for visiting Taiwan

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday sanctioned U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, chairman of the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, for visiting Taiwan, saying he had sent a "serious wrong signal to Taiwan independence separatist forces."

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

OPINION - Britain could very easily be pulled into war with China over Taiwan

Emmanuel Macron’s pronouncements that Europe should avoid “getting caught up in crises that are not ours,” on his return from visiting Xi Jinping in Beijing, has set off a furore in transatlantic policy circles louder than Chinese battle drills in the Straits of Taiwan. Europe, he said, should not automatically…

Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023

'Loves guns, God and cars': A profile of the US intelligence leaker

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, 13.04.2023: We discuss the Washington Post's exclusive interview with a friend of the man who leaked top secret US intelligence documents on Discord. We also dive into the papers' pushback – and praise – of Emmanuel Macron's stance on China and Taiwan. Elon Musk and…

France 24 · Apr 13, 2023