Chinese state media hails David Cameron’s appointment as foreign secretary Cameron’s appointment sparks concerns over his China foreign policy The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
Taiwan set to dominate talks as Xi meets Biden in San Francisco Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet US counterpart Joe Biden in San Francisco on Wednesday for the two leaders' first face-to-face meeting following a turbulent 12 months for US-China relations. Taiwan, a long-term source of disagreement between the two nations, is expected to top the agenda. France 24 · Nov 15, 2023
Afternoon Update: Israeli forces enter al-Shifa hospital; Qantas accused of strategically cancelling flights; and Xi lands in US Israel claims Hamas has built headquarters in bunkers and tunnels under hospital, which Hamas strenuously denies The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2023
Biden aims for improved military relations with China when he meets with Xi President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to agree to restore some military-to-military communications between their armed forces The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in US ahead of summit with Joe Biden Xi is on his first visit to the US in six years as Washington looks to cool tensions with Beijing. Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023
Lush, private Northern California estate is site for Xi-Biden meeting U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their long anticipated meeting at Filoli, a historic country house and museum with lavish gardens just south of San Francisco The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
Biden to press Xi to restore military talks after months of radio silence between US and China Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023
San Francisco's APEC Cleanup Hasn't 'Fixed' Its Homelessness Problem No amount of encampment sweeps and pressure-washing sidewalks is going to solve the problem of thousands of people living on the streets. Reason · Nov 14, 2023
Biden-Xi meeting: 6 essential reads on what to look out for as US, Chinese leaders hold face-to-face talks U.S. President Joe Biden sits down with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Nov. 15, 2023, in the first head-to-head talks between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies in over a year. The Conversation · Nov 14, 2023
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping. AAP · Nov 14, 2023
What America’s Top China Commission Is Worried About Technology, trade, and Taiwan dominate in a new report to Congress. Foreign Policy · Nov 14, 2023
Biden and Xi to announce deal cracking down on fentanyl export Under deal, China will go after chemical companies to halt flow of fentanyl while US will lift restrictions on forensic police institute The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2023
Biden and Xi are meeting for the first time in a year. Here are 5 things to watch From Taiwan to fentanyl, President Biden and China's leader Xi Jinping have plenty to sort through when the two meet face-to-face for the first time in a year. WEKU · Nov 14, 2023
Don’t Expect Much From Biden and Xi Having nothing to write home about would be the preferred outcome for both sides. Foreign Policy · Nov 14, 2023
The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2023 Shiny sidewalks, scrubbed walls: San Francisco aims to sparkle at Apec meet City’s mayor promoting beleaguered downtown as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is expected to draw nearly 20,000 people
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023 David Cameron is a big international figure but what will he do as UK foreign secretary? Former PM comes with air of authority but resurrection of his political career is risky for Rishi Sunak
The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023 Brexit to pints with Xi: why David Cameron is a controversial foreign secretary As former UK PM makes a return to cabinet, we look at his somewhat chequered record on global stage
The Conversation · Nov 13, 2023 Ethiopia's Abiy takes a page from Russia, China in asserting the right to restore historical claim to strategic waters Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed claimed on Oct. 13, 2023, that his landlocked country has a right to demand maritime access to a Red Sea port from its neighbors in the Horn of Africa – first through diplomatic means, he said, or by force if necessary.
France 24 · Nov 13, 2023 Pacific economies meet in San Francisco as US looks to improve trade ties with China The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation is holding its annual summit this week in San Francisco, the first time the United States has hosted since 2011. The main event will be on the sidelines: a tête-à-tête between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Joe Biden. The two haven't spoken since…
Barchart · Nov 13, 2023 Stocks Set to Open Lower as U.S. Credit Outlook Downgrade Weighs on Sentiment, U.S. Inflation Data and Retail Earnings in Focus December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are down -0.22%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ23) are down -0.29% this morning as risk sentiment took a hit after rating agency Moody’s lowered the United States’ credit rating outlook while investors looked ahead to the release of U.S. inflation data as well…
WEKU · Nov 13, 2023 Biden meets Xi Jinping this week as more Americans see China as a critical threat Voter concern about the rise of China has spiked. But it's unlikely that foreign policy issues will outweigh domestic issues to drive decisions at the polls a year from now.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023 Afternoon Update: US strikes Iran-linked sites in Syria; ANZ posts record profit; and Japan’s answers to the perfect power nap Third airstrike on Syria in less than three weeks fuels concerns of a regional escalation of the Israel-Hamas war
The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023 Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly lower in quiet trading ahead of Biden-Xi meeting Shares have edged lower in quiet trading in Asia ahead of a meeting this week between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2023 Xi-Biden meeting overshadowed by conflicts in Ukraine and Israel – and US stance on Taiwan Chinese and US presidents meeting amid a deteriorating geopolitical climate, with the countries on opposing sides of two major conflicts
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2023 Morning Mail: First Nations remains at $3bn development; Hamas suspends hostage talks; regional road ‘disgrace’ Discovery of ‘burial site’ distresses the Kaurna people; situation at Gaza’s hospitals deteriorates; regional councils forced to waste repair money erecting signs in tribute to government grants