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Chinese fighter jets cross into Taiwan's air defence zone in wake of Pelosi visit

Taiwan's defence ministry said Wednesday that 27 Chinese warplanes had entered Taiwan's air defence zone, hours after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a controversial visit to the island, which Beijing considers part of Chinese territory.

France 24

Pelosi suggests Chinese criticism of Taiwan trip is sexist

The House Speaker says China made a “big fuss” about her visit, but “they didn’t say anything when the men came”

The Independent UK

Taiwan scrambles jets as 22 Chinese fighters cross Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan scrambled jets on Wednesday to warn away 27 Chinese aircraft in its air defence zone, the island's defence ministry said, adding that 22 of them crossed the median line separating the self-ruled island from China amid rising tensions.

Reuters

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As Pelosi departs, Taiwan reflects on controversial US visit

Taiwanese experts reassured of US support as China gears up for military drills in waters surrounding island.

Al Jazeera

World War 3 fears as 27 Chinese jets enter Taiwan airspace in direct threat

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) group are very worried about the rising tensions concerning Taiwan, an official from chair country Cambodia said today

Daily Mirror

The Standard View: Mortgage pain is set to get a whole lot worse as interest rates rise

This is going to hurt. Londoners face a mortgage “timebomb” as new research reveals that half a million homeowners in the capital and South-East face an eye-watering £1,800 hike in repayments once their fixed-rate deals lapse.

Evening Standard

UK's Truss urges China to de-escalate tension with U.S

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Wednesday urged China to de-escalate tensions with the United States following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Reuters

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Liz Truss urges China to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan

FOREIGN Secretary Liz Truss has criticised China’s “inflammatory” response to a senior US politician’s visit to Taiwan.

The National (Scotland)

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip could have significant consequences for global economy

Rising tensions between US and China threaten to accelerate decoupling of world’s two biggest economies

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s history with China and the feud explained amid Nancy Pelosi’s visit

Taiwan considers itself to be an independent country, while China sees the island as a breakaway province.

Evening Standard

Taiwan stores hacked with chilling message for ‘warmonger Pelosi’ to ‘get out’ country

China displayed its fury and wrath with a burst of military activity surrounding the self-ruled island, some of it falling within Taiwan's 12-mile nautical border, defence analysts say

Daily Mirror

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Benzinga

Pelosi: will not abandon commitment to Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island."Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy," she said in…

Evening Standard

Why Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan puts the White House in delicate straits of diplomacy with China

The trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been strongly opposed by China, while the US has distanced itself from the visit.

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Taiwan expects increased 'psychological warfare' attacks after Pelosi visit

Taiwan expects to be the target of increased "psychological warfare" in coming days, a government official said on Wednesday, referring to misinformation campaigns meant to sway public opinion.

Axios

Pelosi leaves Taiwan, ending controversial visit

Pelosi and other members of her delegation met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Russia vows to fight for China if it goes to war with Taiwan sparking World War 3 fears

A senior Russian senator has said Russia will come to China's aid if there is escalation with the US over Taiwan. Vladimir Dzhabarov hope the two countries can help each other militarily

Reuters

ASEAN urges de-escalation of tensions over Taiwan

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed concern on Wednesday over rising tensions concerning Taiwan, an official from chair country Cambodia said.

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German foreign ministry: striving for de-escalation in Taiwan Strait

Germany is striving for a de-escalation in the Taiwan Strait with international partners, said a German foreign ministry spokesperson, who added that military threats were unacceptable.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China, US Allies Divided over Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has drawn bipartisan support at home and backing among the world’s democracies. Meanwhile, China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory with no right to an independent identity, has rallied support among fellow authoritarian states. The divided opinions speak both to China's…

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan amid alarm over China’s reaction

Beijing reacts to House speaker’s visit with outrage as Chinese military begin drills close to Taiwan. Plus, Batgirl gets cancelled

Reuters

Kremlin: Tension over Pelosi's Taiwan visit 'should not be underestimated'

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the level of tension provoked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan "should not be underestimated".

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi leaves Taiwan after highly controversial visit angers China

China is trying to intimidate Taiwan by imposing trade restictions, sending military jets near Taiwan and has summoned the American envoy in Beijing to lodge a stern protest against Ms Pelosi’s visit

The Guardian - UK

China and the US are facing off – and in Taiwan we are caught between them

Nancy Pelosi’s visit has put the world on edge. But for Taiwanese people, life has to carry on, says magazine editor Brian Hioe

Reuters

Pelosi departs Taiwan, capping visit that infuriated China

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after pledging solidarity and hailing its democracy, leaving a trail of Chinese anger over her brief visit to the self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own.

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