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Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay

Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets Xi

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s new president takes office and calls on China to cease hostile actions

Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to push for peace in the region and says future of Taiwan important to future of the world

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan's Lai To Bolster 'Porcupine' Defence Against China Threat

The incoming Taiwanese president's best strategy to stop China from seizing the self-ruled island will likely be to bolster an agile defensive "porcupine" approach by spending more on missiles and drones.

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China and Taiwan are destined for ‘reunification’, Xi tells former president

Chinese leader using meeting with Ma Ying-jeou to promote peaceful ‘reunion’ as only alternative to annexation, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

China’s muted reaction to Taiwan’s election result may signal a waiting game

Taiwan says China has launched significant joint air and sea patrols, but analysts say Beijing’s reaction to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s election win has so far been relatively quiet

The Guardian - AU

‘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

Why is Xi Jinping missing the G20?

China’s leader will not attend the meeting in Delhi, prompting speculation over tensions with India, pressing domestic issues and a tactical retreat

The Guardian - AU

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Blinken meets senior Chinese officials in Beijing

The trip comes as part of an effort to stabilize ties and restore normal channels of communication.

Axios

Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan’s diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on ‘ambiguity’

TAIPEI, Taiwan — At the heart of the debate between Taiwanese and U.S. policymakers over how best to avert a feared attack by China in the coming years is a question over whether certain diplomatic or military actions the U.S. could take might backfire, with Beijing deciding to speed its…

Tribune News Service

Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan's diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on 'ambiguity' - Roll Call

Officials and experts in Washington and Taipei are debating whether America's "strategic ambiguity" toward Taiwan needs to end.

Roll Call

Xi Jinping unlikely to throw Putin a lifeline as Ukraine struggles mount

BEIJING: Shortly before invading Ukraine in February, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping declared a "no limits" friendship. Yet even as his forces suffer humiliating losses on the battlefield, Russia's president shouldn't expect much help at his first meeting with his Chinese counterpart since then.

The Times of India

Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China

Washington is likely to send Taiwan more weapons in coming years to counter China — if the two sides can agree on which arms are needed.

Roll Call

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The example from Ukraine of how a smaller but highly motivated country can resist an invasion by a much larger and better-armed military — if equipped with the right weapons, training and battlefield strategy — has U.S. lawmakers eagerly searching for ways to apply lessons learned from…

Tribune News Service

US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China - Roll Call

Officials in Washington and Taipei have differences on how to deter a Chinese invasion of Taiwan as tensions heat up.

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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

What the fallout from Pelosi’s visit means for Taiwan and China

Analysis: China’s response gives little room for it or Taiwan to back down. Can the crisis be managed without further escalation?

The Guardian - AU

China-Taiwan tensions: how worried should we be about military conflict?

China plans to escalate its military exercises near Taiwan, prompting fears of a fresh crisis in the region

Los Angeles Times

Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the US and China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for an unannounced but widely anticipated and controversial visit sure to deepen U.S.-China tensions and fears of military conflict between the two superpowers.

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Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the US and China

The Guardian - UK

Nancy Pelosi begins Asia trip but does not mention Taiwan

Reports that House speaker could visit Taiwan have riled China; analysts say she may yet do so in unofficial capacity

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