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A public payphone in China began ringing and ringing. Who was calling?

It started in July. The callers live in Gourd Island, and they were hoping to share an important message that they say was being ignored by their local authorities.

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Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support - Roll Call

The U.S. Trade Representative is taking the lead in trade talks with Taiwan, with the first round expected to take place this fall.

Roll Call

Philippines and US kick off naval exercises amid China tension

MANILA: The armed forces of the United States and the Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Bangkok Post

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Philippines and U.S. kick off naval exercises amid China tension

The armed forces of the United States and Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters

China’s demographic crisis looms over Xi Jinping’s third term

The world’s most populous country will start shrinking this year, weakening the government’s economic tools

Financial Times

50 years of Japan-China ties

On Sept. 29, Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations in 1972. Going forward, how should Japan deal with a China that has risen as an economic and military power and has been behaving in an increasingly coercive manner?

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Flag raisings and burnings in Taiwan as some mark China's national day

Two small Taiwanese groups at far ends of the debate over relations with Beijing marked China's national day on Saturday with flag raisings and flag burnings, very opposite responses at a time of rising tension over the Taiwan Strait.

Reuters

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Hong Kong leader promises revival on China's National Day

Hong Kong’s leader has promised to revive its struggling economy following a campaign to crush a pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK

Japanese lawmakers wary of 'pro-China' label

During a period when diplomacy between Japanese and Chinese lawmakers is dwindling, Tokyo and Beijing marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement

Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.

Al Jazeera

China trials digital currencies for cross-border deals

SHANGHAI: A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.

Bangkok Post

Old sedition law finds new life in Hong Kong

HONG KONG: Authorities in Hong Kong have charged two men, one of them a teenager, for posting “seditious messages” on social media and inciting violence, police said on Thursday, using a colonial-era law that critics say is a tool to quash dissent.

Bangkok Post

Red carpet rolled out in US bid to woo Pacific Islands from China

Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.

Al Jazeera

Thailand, China conduct digital currency trial

A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.

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The Independent UK

Friend or foe? Japan-China ties complicated after 50 years

Friend or foe

Businessweek

Lab Monkeys Are the Latest Covid Shortage

Beijing’s ban on macaque exports—needed to test vaccines and other lifesaving drugs—could give its pharma industry an edge.

France 24

China's Yuan falls to lowest level since 2008 global financial crisis

Like many other world currencies, China's onshore and offshore Yuan both fell against the dollar on Wednesday, increasing the pressure on the People's Bank of China to intervene directly. The drop is a result of the strong US dollar following the Federal Reserve's rate hikes, coupled with Beijing's more dovish…

Al Jazeera

Pacific nation leaders in Washington as US seeks to deepen ties

The US is elevating its engagement with the Pacific as Beijing increases its presence in the region.

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Bangkok Post

China Reins In Belt and Road Program, $1 Trillion Later

China has spent a trillion dollars to expand its influence across Asia, Africa and Latin America through its Belt and Road infrastructure program. Now, Beijing is working on an overhaul of the troubled initiative, according to people involved in policy-making.

Reuters

China's Xi makes first public appearance in Beijing since trip to Central Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited an exhibition in Beijing on Tuesday, according to state television, in his first public appearance since returning to China from an official trip to Central Asia in mid-September.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pompeo Says Era of 'Blind' China Engagement Ending in Taiwan Speech

Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo told an audience in Taiwan on Tuesday that the era of "blind engagement" with China is ending, and that Beijing's increasingly aggressive behavior has brought like-minded nations closer together. One of former president Donald Trump's most hawkish advisers on China, Pompeo is the…

ABC News

Apple to produce high-end iPhones in India as discontent grows in China over COVID-zero human, economic costs

Apple is to start making iPhone 14s in India, amid growing criticism over the economic and human costs of Beijing's strict COVID-zero policy.

The Times of India

China's failure to invest in Afghanistan is frustrating the Taliban

BEIJING: The US withdrawal from Afghanistan after two decades of war opened up an opportunity for China to expand its influence and lock down access to the country's vast mineral deposits.

The Guardian - AU

China becomes ‘hothouse’ of intrigue ahead of crucial Communist party congress

Swiftly debunked rumours of coups swirl as Beijing prepares to host critical meeting of elite, at which Xi Jinping is expected to be granted a third term

The Independent UK

Cardinal Zen, 5 others stand trial in Hong Kong over fund

A 90-year-old Catholic cardinal and five others are standing trial in Hong Kong for allegedly failing to register a now-defunct fund set up to assist people arrested in the mass anti-government protests three years ago

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