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British MPs plan visit to Taiwan as tension with China simmers

Exclusive: Tom Tugendhat likely to lead trip later this year as London’s relationship with Beijing deteriorates

The Guardian - UK

China banks may face $350 billion in losses from property crisis

BEIJING: China’s banks face mortgage losses of $350 billion in a worst-case scenario as confidence plunges in the nation’s property market and authorities struggle to contain deepening turmoil.

The Times of India

Taiwan 'preparing for war' with China as armed forces placed on high alert

It comes as US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Singapore ahead of her four-country tour of Asia amid intense speculation that she may risk the wrath of Beijing by also visiting Taiwan

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Pelosi Lands in Singapore to Kick off Asia Tour

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Pelosi and her delegation landed in the city-state before dawn. They spoke…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn't be intimidated by Chinese threats to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

Reuters

Pelosi begins Asia tour in Singapore. No official word on whether she'll visit Taiwan

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Singapore early Monday, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing.

WEKU

Pelosi lands in Singapore to kick off Asia tour

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Singapore, kicking off her Asian tour as questions swirled over a possible stop in Taiwan that has fueled tension with Beijing

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China-Taiwan relations: what’s behind the tensions – in 30 seconds

Unification is a key goal of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and analysts say threat that Beijing will invade Taiwan is higher than ever

The Guardian - AU

Ardern strikes a softer tone on China

Speech struck a friendlier tone towards China, perhaps reflecting realisation that in the first six months of the year NZ went too far with pro-Western foreign policy, says Geoffrey Miller

Newsroom.co.nz

Australia urged to intervene as China tries to buy a strategic Solomon Islands port

The purchase would give China control of an island in the Solomons with a port that could be used immediately for large vessels, an airstrip, and large areas of land, the Australian government has been warned.

ABC News

Pelosi confirmed details of her trip to Asia, but did not say if she'll visit Taiwan

The speaker of the House will stop in four Asian countries this week, but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan. Rumors she might visit the island democracy has fueled tension with China.

WEKU

Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but no mention of Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has confirmed she will visit four Asian countries this week but made no mention of a possible stop in Taiwan that has riled Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

Chinese Booster Rocket Makes Uncontrolled Return to Earth

A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, leading US officials to chide Beijing for not sharing information about the potentially hazardous object's descent. US Space Command "can confirm the People's Republic of China (PRC) Long March 5B (CZ-5B) re-entered over the Indian Ocean at approx…

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David Pratt's Four Corners: The looming battle for Kherson

THE secretly distributed flyers and posters that have been appearing on the city’s walls warn of what’s to come.

Reuters

Chinese rocket falls to Earth, NASA says Beijing did not share information

(Removes extra word 'said' in paragraph 2)

Los Angeles Times

Possible Pelosi visit elicits shrugs in Taiwan, long the focal point of geopolitical standoff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — On the top of Iris Hsueh’s list of concerns living in Taipei are COVID-19 restrictions, electricity prices and, if she’s being honest, the latest news on Taiwanese pop stars. Nowhere on that list is the proposed visit of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the potential Chinese backlash.

WEKU

China announces military exercises as Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan looms

China said it was conducting military exercises off its coast after warning U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to scrap possible plans to visit Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.

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China Announces Military Exercise Off Coast Opposite Taiwan

China said it was conducting military exercises Saturday off its coast opposite Taiwan after warning Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the US House of Representatives to scrap possible plans to visit the island democracy, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. The ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation…

France 24

China accuses US of double standards over relations with Taiwan and Ukraine

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded.

Reuters

As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan

The Independent UK

China accuses US of 'navigation bullying' in South China Sea

China has responded in kind to a top U.S. Navy official who criticized Beijing’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Xi laying groundwork for unprecedented 3rd term

BEIJING -- Chinese President Xi Jinping is stepping up efforts to secure an unprecedented third five-year term in office, according to multiple sources close to the Xi administration.

The Times of India

Chinese government asked TikTok for stealth propaganda account

BEIJING: A Chinese government entity responsible for public relations attempted to open a stealth account on TikTok targeting Western audiences with propaganda, according to internal messages seen by Bloomberg.

Axios

Chinese invasion of Taiwan may come sooner than expected

Experts fear the timeline may be accelerating.

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