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Alibaba, JD Surge Over 3% As Earnings Come Into Focus: Hong Kong Traders Shrug Off Pelosi-Linked Taiwan Tensions

Shares of Alibaba and JD.com rose over 3% in Wednesday morning opening trade, with Hong Kong’s benchmark Hang Seng Index also beginning on a positive note, gaining 0.91%. Alibaba is set to release its June-quarter earnings on Thursday.

Benzinga

Taiwan defence ministry: Chinese drills around island meant to destroy regional stability

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Chinese live-fire drills around the democratic island this week demonstrated Beijing's intention to destroy regional peace and stability.

Reuters

China restricts trade with Taiwan amid tensions over Pelosi trip

China’s Commerce Ministry announces trade measures after warning of “serious consequences” over visit.

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‘Taiwan will not back down,’ president vows as China readies military drills over Pelosi visit

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen struck a defiant tone Wednesday as she hosted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a furious China gearing up for major military exercises around the island in retaliation for the visit.

France 24

Pelosi says U.S. chip bill offers opportunity for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Taiwanese parliament on Wednesday the U.S. chip bill would offer a good opportunity for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in the chip industry.

Reuters

Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's President as China responds with flurry of military exercises — as it happened

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been visiting Taiwan's parliament and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China warning of "serious consequences" for her trip. Look back at how the day's events unfolded with our blog.

ABC News

EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China

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ASX slips as US-China tensions mount, amid warnings of 'severe' economic downturn

The Australian share market claws back much of its early losses as retail sales jump to a record high, the Australian dollar sinks below 70 US cents despite the Reserve Bank's rate hike and BHP boosts its nickel exploration to take advantage of an electric vehicle boom.

ABC News

Liberal MP Bridget Archer to cross the floor on climate bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

China's UK ambassador warns British lawmakers against visiting Taiwan -The Guardian

China's UK ambassador Zheng Zeguang on Tuesday vowed "severe consequences" if British lawmakers visit Taiwan, The Guardian reported on Tuesday. (https://bit.ly/3JoQlOK)

Reuters

North Korea denounces U.S. 'interference' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit

North Korea's foreign ministry on Wednesday criticised what it called U.S. "imprudent interference" in China's internal affairs over House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the official KCNA said.

Reuters

What 3 past Taiwan Strait crises can teach us about U.S.-China tensions today

Both the U.S. and China stepped up military activity in the region ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit. Here's what is different now from crises in the Taiwan Strait decades ago.

WEKU

Morning mail: Greens in ‘powerful position’ on climate, call for ‘virtual’ nurses, US house speaker visits Taiwan

Wednesday: Adam Bandt to declare Liberals ‘irrelevant’ in scathing attack amid jostling over emissions bill. Plus more rain tipped for spring

The Guardian - AU

Chinese ambassador warns British MPs against visiting Taiwan

Zheng Zeguang spoke of ‘severe consequences in China-UK relations’ if politicians go to island

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China's live-fire exercise plan in Taiwan, Piastri won't drive for Alpine, and Princess Charlotte's Comm Games pictures — as it happened

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Reuters

China could use "economic coercion" against Taiwan

China has positioned itself to take further actions against Taiwan, including possible "economic coercion," White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the US and China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for an unannounced but widely anticipated and controversial visit sure to deepen U.S.-China tensions and fears of military conflict between the two superpowers.

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China slams Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit as ‘extremely dangerous’

Beijing says US politician is ‘playing with fire’ as she visits Taiwan amid heightened US-China tensions.

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The Independent UK

Who is Nancy Pelosi, the 82-year-old House Speaker facing off against China over Taiwan trip?

The House Speaker went from organiser and fundraiser to the first woman leader of a Congressional party

Reason

Pelosi's Trip to Taiwan Might Be Good for Her Legacy, but It's Bad for Everyone Else

Nancy Pelosi’s presence in Taipei will not magically make Taiwan more secure from Chinese invasion.

The Guardian - UK

Mood shifts in Taiwan as Nancy Pelosi visit raises fears of war

Stoic, often fatalistic population paid little attention to talk of House speaker’s visit – until it was confirmed

The Hindu

An avoidable crisis: on the Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit

China and the U.S. don’t want a conflict, but their actions are not serving their cause

The Guardian - US

Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip puts US analysts and Democrats on edge

Experts and officials raise concern over timing of trip even as Republicans hail House speaker

Evening Standard

Nancy Pelosi steps off plane for landmark Taiwan visit

Taiwanese officials greeted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after she arrived in Taipei on Tuesday night, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit the self-ruled island that is claimed by China in 25 years.Pelosi’s visit has triggered increased tensions between China and the United States.China claims Taiwan as part of…

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi gets rare Republican support for controversial trip to Taiwan

The Speaker of the House’s trip has provoked a wide range of reactions

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