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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

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

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers, lattes

It was a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy

The Independent UK

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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

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

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

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!

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

Al Jazeera

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...

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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

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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

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

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

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.

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International Business Times UK

'Immigrants Poisoning The Blood Of Our Country,' says Donald Trump

This is not the first time that Trump used such language to describe immigrants.

International Business Times

At Least 116 Dead In Northwest China Earthquake

At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions.

WEKU

Earthquake rattles western China, killing more than 100 people

The state news agency Xinhua said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2. It reportedly damaged water, electricity, transport, communications and other infrastructure in the mountainous region.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia has damaged or destroyed almost every building in Avdiivka, new report says – as it happened

All 17 of city’s educational institutions hit in major assault by Russia, Centre for Information Resilience says

The Conversation

What we don't understand about China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea

In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers.

The Guardian - UK

Democracy’s Super Bowl: 40 elections that will shape global politics in 2024

From Russia to South Africa, India to the US, the coming year’s contests could embolden dictators or revitalise democracies

Al Jazeera

China’s youth compete for stable gov’t jobs in unstable economic times

The number of candidates taking China’s civil service exam reaches a record high as graduates seek secure jobs.

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