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Biden vs. his advisers: Political instincts clash with party lines

Biden is a gut-instinct politician, but he is being contained by his advisers.

Axios

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Attending funerals on behalf of the United States is normally a straightforward assignment for a vice president

The Independent UK

Cancellation of Taiwan Pride event shows China’s influence extends far beyond its borders

WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia.

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Russian foreign minister accuses West of trying to 'stop the march of history' by providing military aid to Ukraine

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has used a speech at the UN to defend Moscow's war and rail against the West for supporting Ukraine. He has also warned Western leaders against interfering in China's moves in the Taiwan Strait.

ABC News

China warns "external" interference in Taiwan will lead to "forceful" response

Tensions between China and the U.S. have been shaky regarding Taiwan after Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the self-governing island last month.

Axios

Russia's Lavrov accuses Washington of 'playing with fire' around Taiwan

Russia accused the United States on Saturday of "playing with fire" around Taiwan while China said it will press on working for "peaceful reunification" with the democratically-governed island and pledged to take forceful steps to oppose any external interference, a thinly-veiled reference to Washington.

Reuters

China using civilian ships to enhance navy capability, reach

A Chinese scientific ship bristling with surveillance equipment docked in a Sri Lankan port

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Could China-Taiwan conflict escalate to a full blown military crisis?

Experts believe Beijing’s aggression is largely a face-saving exercise, but conflict poses significant costs for Taiwan and the world

The Independent UK

US sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan, China tells Blinken

Tensions over Taiwan have soared since US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island in August.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia's stance on China-Taiwan conflict more about dependency on Beijing than being neutral

Indonesia’s attitude toward rising tensions between China and Taiwan suggests Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still dependent on China, fearing the loss of its closest and biggest trading partner.

The Conversation

China says U.S. sending 'very wrong, dangerous signals' on Taiwan

The United States is sending "very wrong, dangerous signals" on Taiwan, and the more rampant Taiwan independence activities are the less likely a peaceful settlement will be, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Reuters

Washington backs ‘open lines of communication’ with Beijing

US and Chinese foreign ministers discuss need to ‘responsibly manage’ relationship amid tensions over Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

US steps up diplomatic efforts with China on Taiwan, Russia

The Biden administration is ramping up diplomatic efforts to press China to end provocative actions against Taiwan and keep it from active support for Russia's war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

U.S. VP Harris to discuss Taiwan's security in Asia -official

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will discuss Taiwanese security during bilateral meetings with the leaders of Japan and South Korea when she visits the region next week, a senior administration official said on Friday.

Reuters

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China blockade would be act of war, Taiwan would not surrender, official says

A Chinese blockade of Taiwan or the seizure of an offshore island would be considered an act of war and Taiwan would not surrender, a senior Taiwanese security official told Reuters using unusually strong and direct language.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, China Top Diplomats to Meet on High Tensions on Taiwan

The top US and Chinese diplomats meet Friday in New York as soaring tensions show signs of easing, but Beijing issued a new warning against support for Taiwan. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are set to meet on the sidelines of the annual United…

ABC News

Penny Wong talks trade 'blockages' with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on sidelines of UN General Assembly

The foreign minister meets her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of UN General Assembly with trade, Taiwan and the ongoing detention of two Australians up for discussion.

Reuters

U.S. sending 'dangerous signals' on Taiwan, China tells Blinken

China has accused the United States of sending "very wrong, dangerous signals" on Taiwan after the U.S. secretary of state told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the maintenance of peace and stability over Taiwan was vitally important.

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AAP

Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN

Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan’s diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on ‘ambiguity’

TAIPEI, Taiwan — At the heart of the debate between Taiwanese and U.S. policymakers over how best to avert a feared attack by China in the coming years is a question over whether certain diplomatic or military actions the U.S. could take might backfire, with Beijing deciding to speed its…

Bangkok Post

NT, CHT promote 5G private network

National Telecom (NT) is joining forces with Taiwanese firm Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to provide smart solutions through a 5G private network for enterprises by July next year, aiming to drive growth as digital transformation remains popular.

The Independent UK

Top US bank CEOs warn they can stop working with China if Taiwan is invaded

‘We will follow government’s guidance which has been for decades to work with China’

Roll Call

Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan's diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on 'ambiguity' - Roll Call

Officials and experts in Washington and Taipei are debating whether America's "strategic ambiguity" toward Taiwan needs to end.

The Independent UK

Taiwan plans to end quarantine requirement for arrivals

Taiwan is considering an end to its quarantine requirement for all arrivals in mid-October

The News Lens

Taiwan Marks Deadly but Seminal 1999 Earthquake

The earthquake prompted major legislative reform in how the government would handle natural disasters, but challenges remain.

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