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Biden on Taiwan: Did he really commit US forces to stopping any invasion by China? An expert explains why, on balance, probably not

The White House has been left scrambling a little after President Joe Biden suggested on May 23, 2022, that the U.S. would intervene militarily should China attempt an invasion of Taiwan.

The Conversation

Beijing Vows to Stamp Out Covid, Transfers Nearly 2,000 People to Neighboring City for Isolation

Chinese Vice Premier Sun Chunlan calls for quicker isolation of the infected and their close contacts as outbreak enters second month

Caixin Global

Beijing hopes UN human rights chief's visit will 'clarify misinformation' on China's human rights record

China's Foreign Minister tells the UN's top human rights officialhe hopes her visit will "clarify misinformation" on China's human rights record.

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China pledges support for ailing economy, analysts doubt impact

Beijing says it will roll out additional tax cuts and postpone social security payments for firms to support growth.

Al Jazeera

Biden tells Quad leaders Ukraine invasion a "global issue"

"We cannot let the same thing happen in the Indo-Pacific region," Japan's leader said.

Axios

Beijing ramps up COVID quarantines, Shanghai residents decry uneven rules

Beijing stepped up quarantine efforts to end its month-old COVID outbreak as fresh signs of frustration emerged in Shanghai, where some bemoaned unfair curbs with the city of 25 million preparing to lift a prolonged lockdown in just over a week.

Reuters

Peng Shuai, Rafael Nadal Highlight Athletes on 2022 Time 100 List

The two tennis players were joined by members of the USWNT, stars from the Beijing Olympics and a WNBA icon.

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What will the UN see as it finally visits China’s Xinjiang?

Human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has demanded ‘unfettered’ access for years, but experts doubt she will get it.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-Biden's Taiwan remarks show conviction to defend island but carry risks

There is an old saying in politics that a gaffe is when a politician says what they really mean. And critics of U.S. President Joe Biden say he has made his fair share when it comes to Taiwan.

Reuters

US ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan, China warns: Xinhua

Chinese state news agency cites official as saying Washington is using the ‘Taiwan card’ to contain Beijing.

Al Jazeera

China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, arriving for Pacific Islands visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi looks set to visit at least five Pacific Islands nations in a marathon trip signalling Beijing's ambitions in the Pacific.

ABC News

Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow? Tensions mount between US and China over Taiwan

As the West spends billions in aid to support Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, concerns are mounting over the looming possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if the self-governing island came under attack by the mainland. But is…

France 24

Biden says US would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary

TOKYO — President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily in Taiwan if necessary, in an apparent shift away from the U.S. policy of “strategic ambiguity” that quickly ratcheted up tensions with China.

Los Angeles Times

China 'thinking about invading somebody' amid 'ominous' South China Sea military drills

Tensions have been growing in the South China Sea over Beijing's aggressive stance towards US ally Taiwan - which China believes is still its territory and wants to annex

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UN human rights chief starts controversial visit to China and Xinjiang

The UN human rights commissioner began a six-day trip to China on Monday. She will visit the remote Xinjiang region, stirring fears about the propaganda value of the visit to the Chinese Communist Party.

The Guardian - UK

UN rights chief’s visit to China will be held in ‘closed loop’, Beijing says

Michelle Bachelet begins trip amid fears that authorities will use Covid restrictions as cover to limit her access

Evening Standard

Beijing extends work from home guidance amid Covid outbreak

The Chinese government has adopted a strict ‘zero Covid’ strategy which consists of strict lockdowns and restrictions on people’s everyday lives in a bid to eliminate the virus

The New Daily

China’s No.2 surprises Anthony Albanese with congratulations before PM’s first big test

China has ended a block on communicating with Australia after Premier Li Keqiang – second to President Xi Jinping – congratulated Anthony Albanese.

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The Guardian - UK

US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden

President says US’s responsibility to protect island is ‘even stronger’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Beijing extends work-from-home 'requirement' for millions as COVID spreads

The Chinese capital extended its work-from-home requirement for many of its 22 million residents to stem a COVID-19 outbreak, while Shanghai deployed more testing and curbs to hold on to its hard-won "zero COVID" status after two months of lockdown.

The Independent UK

Beijing extends work-from-home order as COVID-19 cases rise

Beijing has extended orders for workers and students to stay home and ordered additional mass testing as cases of COVID-19 again rise in the city

360info

China is still Australia's trade frenemy

Despite rising geopolitical tensions the evidence of a correlation between political talk and economic connections between trading nations is often overdone.

360info

Ukraine a cautionary tale for a China eyeing Taiwan

China has long wondered how the world might react to a conflict in Taiwan. The invasion of Ukraine has given them good insight.

Foreign Policy

In Hong Kong, a Once Liberal University Feels Beijing’s Weight

With protesters crushed and memorials removed, there’s no room for campus dissent.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China's Xinjiang Crackdown Under Scrutiny Ahead of UN Rights Chief Visit

China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the remote region of Xinjiang will return to the spotlight next week when Beijing hosts the United Nations human rights chief for the first time in nearly two decades. The highly scrutinized six-day trip by High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet will begin Monday, with stops…

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