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German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

The head of a German parliamentary delegation visiting Taiwan says any changes to the China-Taiwan relationship must occur peacefully

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2022

Xi Cements His Power at Chinese Communist Party Congress – But He Is Still Exposed on the Economy

With a collapsing real estate sector weighing on a stretched banking system, the economy is Xi’s vulnerability.

The News Lens · Oct 24, 2022

Global climate summit is heading for a geopolitical hurricane

The last time world leaders got together for a climate summit, the backdrop was thoroughly menacing. A pandemic had decimated national budgets. Poor countries were up in arms over the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines by the same wealthy nations whose fossil fuel consumption did most to warm the planet. Relations…

Tribune News Service · Oct 24, 2022

American B-1B bombers land in Guam to 'deter adversaries' and reassure allies

U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers landed in Guam this week in the long-range aircraft's second deployment to the island this year amid regional tension over Taiwan and the looming prospect of a new North Korean nuclear test.

Reuters · Oct 21, 2022

U.S. diplomat Sherman to discuss N.Korea, China, Taiwan in Tokyo visit

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will discuss North Korea's recent missile launches, China and tensions over Taiwan, in meetings with her Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo next week, a senior State Department official said on Thursday.

Reuters · Oct 20, 2022

Editorial: Responding to Xi's China

Addressing China's Communist Party's Congress on Sunday, President Xi Jinping told delegates at the twice-a-decade event to "Be mindful of dangers in the midst of peace. Get the house in good repair before rain comes, and prepare to undergo the major tests of winds and waves and even perilous, stormy…

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

We think of Britain as a world-beating economy. We would be better off thinking about Taiwan

Instead of living with this delusion, leaders should examine emerging market economies and try to emulate their success, says Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

As China threatens Taiwan, Okinawa braces for war - Roll Call

Worries abound in Okinawa about being dragged into a conflict with China, given the massive U.S. military footprint there.

Roll Call · Oct 19, 2022

U.S. considering joint weapons production with Taiwan

The U.S. government is considering a plan to jointly produce weapons with Taiwan, a business lobby said on Wednesday, an initiative intended to speed up arms transfers to bolster Taipei's deterrence against China.

Reuters · Oct 19, 2022

Astronomical Rainfall Totals Prompt Dramatic Flood Rescues In Philippines, Taiwan

A powerful tropical cyclone brought flooding rainfall to the Philippines and Taiwan over the weekend

Zenger · Oct 19, 2022