Taiwan considers joining international criminal court to deter potential China invasion Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023
China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls. International Business Times · Dec 31, 2023
A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened. WEKU · Dec 31, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: Kharkiv under wave of drone attacks on New Year’s Eve – as it happened Kremlin complains after Ukraine hits back with attacks on Belgorod; more Russians troops die as military’s quality degrades, says British MoD The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2023
China names former navy chief Dong Jun as new defence minister Appointment comes two months after Li Shangfu was ousted from the role amid corruption allegations The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2023
Growing tensions as China asserts reunification with Taiwan, US stance uncertain Join Victoria Coates as she discusses the growing tensions in the Middle East and the looming threat of China's reunification with Taiwan. A creative take ... Top News · Dec 29, 2023
Three defence industry leaders removed from China advisory body Departures are part of purge of figures linked to military, thought to be related to a procurement investigation The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2023
China reaffirms its military threats against Taiwan weeks before the island's presidential election Weeks before Taiwan holds elections for its president and legislature, China has renewed its threat to use military force to annex the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023
US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers, lattes It was a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2023
In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia US makes a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023
China sanctions a US research firm and 2 individuals over reports on human rights abuses in Xinjiang China says it is banning a United States research company and two analysts who have reported extensively on claims of human rights abuses against Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups native to the country’s northwest The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023
Escaping Xi’s China by paddleboard: ‘I rushed into the water and thought if they catch me, they catch me’ Dissidents face an uncertain future in Taiwan and South Korea after fleeing The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2023
New Intel Report: China Intensifies Election Interference, Uses AI Disinformation Uncover the intricate dance between China and the U.S. with a creative tone. From Taiwan's fate to election interference, buckle up for a wild ride! Top News · Dec 23, 2023
Can China, U.S., avoid war in 2024? The two presidents stepped back from the brink in San Francisco. But they haven't ended the danger of war Salon · Dec 22, 2023
Top News · Dec 22, 2023 Tensions soar as China warns US over Taiwan reunification In the face of rising tension between the US and China, retired General Jack Keane highlights the need to confront adversaries and support Taiwan's defense.
Top News · Dec 22, 2023 China and US Military Leaders Hold Direct Conversation After Year Join the lively conversation as Morgan Ortega discusses China's military communication, the chaos in the Red Sea, and the threat to Taiwan.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023 After bumpy recovery, China’s economy faces serious headwinds in 2024 The world’s second-largest economy is heading into 2024 on a precarious footing amid deep-seated structural issues.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023 US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year Gen Charles Q Brown, US Joint Chiefs chair, stresses need to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA’s Gen Liu Zhenli.
Top News · Dec 21, 2023 U.S.-China Military Talks Signal Thaw but Raise Concerns about Taiwan The thawing of U.S.-China relations raises questions about potential concessions and the readiness of the U.S. military in the face of Chinese aggression t...
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Biden compares Trump to Hitler as he runs against tide of authoritarianism in a new age of strongmen Biden campaign appears to want voters to believe that they must re-elect the president or witness the rise of fascism in America, Gustaf Kilander writes
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has spoken with his Chinese counterpart
The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023 Morning Digest | Lok Sabha passes Telecom Bill 2023, to replace 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act; India will ‘definitely look into’ any information on alleged Pannun assassination attempt, says PM Modi, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2023 China emerged from 'zero-COVID' in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world China’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s No. 2 economy
International Business Times · Dec 20, 2023 China's Xi Says Strong Russia Ties A 'Strategic Choice' Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that maintaining close ties with Russia is a "strategic choice", calling for deeper bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, state media reported.
International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2023 'Immigrants Poisoning The Blood Of Our Country,' says Donald Trump This is not the first time that Trump used such language to describe immigrants.