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China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy

A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts say

The Guardian - AU

Trump and Xi talks could end months of global economic chaos

High on agenda for the leaders of the US and China will be rare earths and tariffs, with a chance of a relationship reset

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan's Lai Set To Depart On Pacific Island Tour

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will leave Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.

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Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security

China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties.

Al Jazeera

Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out

Taiwan’s first female president has presided over big social changes, but her main legacy is the cultivation of the island’s rising prominence on the world stage

The Guardian - AU

Majority in Southeast Asia would choose China over US, survey suggests

Survey by Singapore-based think tank points to Beijing’s growing influence in the region.

Al Jazeera

How Beijing uses economic coercion to try and sway Taiwan’s elections

From pineapples to petrochemicals, Beijing uses trade to influence opinion, but analysts say it has little impact.

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‘Very significant’: Biden-Xi meet could help lower tensions, say analysts

China and the US will want to manage their differences as they each battle other challenges, according to analysts.

Al Jazeera

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

China on the agenda: 2024 candidates fret over how to deal with Beijing

Republicans showcase range of hawkish policies designed to counter perceived threat amid diplomatic push by Biden

The Guardian - US

China’s new ambassador to US admits ‘challenges’ in relations

Career diplomat Xie Feng is known for his plain-speaking style but has also spent many years working on US policy.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan president’s meeting with US speaker divides opinion at home

While Tsai Ing-wen was visiting the US, her predecessor was in Beijing on a mission to bolster cross-strait relations

The Guardian - AU

US House speaker to meet Taiwan president despite Beijing's threats

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sits down with Taiwan's president on Wednesday for a highly symbolic meeting in California that has already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China.

France 24

Will Xi-Putin summit deliver a breakthrough on Ukraine war?

Meeting comes as Xi calls for a ‘rational way’ out of Ukraine war and weeks after China brokered the Saudi-Iran truce.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Good old friend’: Putin offers praise for Xi ahead of first trip to Russia since Ukraine invasion

Russian president lauds Xi ahead of meeting, while Beijing calls for a ‘rational way’ out of the crisis

The Guardian - UK

Western leaders give cool response to China’s plan for Ukraine peace talks

Nato secretary general says Beijing ‘does not have much credibility’ because of failure to condemn Russia’s invasion

Al Jazeera

Will Russia’s struggle in Ukraine help Taiwan — or hurt it?

The answer may lie in the differing personalities of Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping, say analysts.

Bangkok Post

After balloon saga, can China and US re-engage?

When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully. China's launch of a spy balloon on a high-altitude journey over the United States was unacceptable and irresponsible, he said, but he was postponing -- not cancelling -- his visit.

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After spy balloon incident, can China and the US talk again?

Reuters

Analysis-After spy balloon incident, can China and the U.S. talk again?

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken this month called off his trip to Beijing, he chose his words carefully. China's launch of a spy balloon on a high-altitude journey over the United States was unacceptable and irresponsible, he said, but he was postponing - not canceling - his visit.

WEKU

The midterms went better than expected for Biden. Now he's traveling to Asia

President Biden leaves Thursday for a series of major summits with foreign leaders. And in Bali, he'll meet face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Axios

China's 20th Party Congress looms closer

President Xi Jinping is expected to be selected for a highly unusual third term.

The Guardian - UK

‘This is about striking fear’: China’s Taiwan drills the new normal, analysts say

Show of force by China has eased off, but observers say it will strike ‘fear and a sense of inevitability in Taiwanese hearts and minds’

The Guardian - US

Pelosi’s ‘reckless’ Taiwan visit deepens US-China rupture – why did she go?

The speaker insisted she was promoting democracy but critics suggest a last hurrah before she loses the gavel in November

Los Angeles Times

As Pelosi leaves Taiwan, stability in Asia grows more precarious

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The expressions of mutual support and admiration were broadcast on live TV and went off without a hitch.

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