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Putin says United States wrong to destroy relations with China

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the United States was wrong to destroy its relations with China over Taiwan.

Reuters

Taiwan Semiconductor Unusual Options Activity For October 27

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor. Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) we detected 25 strange trades.

Benzinga

Incredible moment 63st pregnant whale is saved after washing up on beach

The pygmy sperm whale washed up on a beach in Taoyuan City in Taiwan on Saturday and was saved by rescuers while the young whale found alongside it did not survive

Daily Mirror

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Russia's Sechin says Taiwan will return to China 'on schedule'

Igor Sechin, chief executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft and one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies, on Thursday heaped praise on China's leaders and said Taiwan would return to its "native harbour" on time.

Reuters

China wants to ‘speed up’ its seizure of Taiwan, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused China of undermining the decadeslong status quo that has kept both nations from going to war over Taiwan, saying Beijing was trying to “speed up” its seizure of the island.

Tribune News Service

Analysis-Need for speed: China Xi's new generals offer cohesion over possible Taiwan plans

Chinese President Xi Jinping's new generals may have been selected for their political loyalty to him, but those ties could serve at least one vital military purpose in any Taiwan invasion plan: ensuring cohesion and decisiveness.

Reuters

China has made a decision to put more pressure on Taiwan - Blinken

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said China has made a decision that the status quo over Taiwan is "no longer acceptable" and to put more pressure on the self-governing island.

Reuters

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North Korea planning nuclear test amid chilling warning of 'unparalleled' response

Washington and its allies are becoming concerned that North Korea could be close to resuming its nuclear testing program for the first time since 2017 - threatening Pyongyang with an "unparalleled" response should they push ahead with its test

Daily Mirror

Ten ways China has changed under Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping emerged from the 20th Communist Party Congress with a precedent-breaking third leadership term and a Politburo Standing Committee made up entirely of loyalists, cementing his place as China's most powerful ruler since Mao Zedong.

Reuters

China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says

China is likely to ramp up its diplomatic "attacks" on Taiwan following last week's twice-a-decade congress, including snatching more of the island's few remaining diplomatic allies, Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters

China's 'Wartime Cabinet' Is Complete: What Xi Jinping's Loyalists Mean For US Stocks, Investing, Chip Sector, Taiwan

Xi Jinping has been confirmed for a third five-year mandate as Chinese Communist Party general secretary. Were he to complete his third term, he would become the longest-running paramount leader since Mao Zedong.

Benzinga

Four scenarios for a world in disorder

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s recent speech to the Communist Party Congress could be one of the most consequential of the decade. He told the audience – and the world – that his economic growth-crushing zero-COVID policy is here to stay, and that Beijing is more determined than ever to reunify…

The Conversation

‘We need to get China’: John Kerry calls for return to bilateral climate talks

Negotiations between world’s biggest emitters have stalled since House speaker’s visit to Taiwan

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan helping Haiti get bullet-proof vests for its police

Taiwan is helping Haiti buy bullet-proof vests and other personal protective equipment from Taiwanese manufacturers, the island's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as security in the Caribbean country worsens.

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The Independent UK

Taiwan's Tsai says no backing down to Chinese aggression

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says the self-governing island democracy won't back down to China

The Guardian - UK

Xi Jinping’s party purge prompts fears of greater Taiwan invasion risk

Observers wonder whether there is anyone left in CCP to stop Chinese president making a rash move

The Conversation

Clampdown on chip exports is the most consequential US move against China yet

When Nancy Pelosi travelled to Taiwan in August, it made front page news around the world and raised the spectre of all-out war between the US and China.

ABC News

Pacific power struggle between China and US set to escalate after Xi Jinping locks in leadership

The Pacific looks set to benefit economically, but some island nations may also face "danger" to their democracies, after China's president cements his grip on the country's leadership.

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The Guardian - AU

Almost half of Australians support sending military to help defend Taiwan, poll suggests

YouGov survey finds people in Australia more likely to favour sending troops than people in Japan and US

The Independent UK

German lawmakers oppose China military threats toward Taiwan

The head of a German parliamentary delegation visiting Taiwan says any changes to the China-Taiwan relationship must occur peacefully

The News Lens

Xi Cements His Power at Chinese Communist Party Congress – But He Is Still Exposed on the Economy

With a collapsing real estate sector weighing on a stretched banking system, the economy is Xi’s vulnerability.

Tribune News Service

Global climate summit is heading for a geopolitical hurricane

The last time world leaders got together for a climate summit, the backdrop was thoroughly menacing. A pandemic had decimated national budgets. Poor countries were up in arms over the hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines by the same wealthy nations whose fossil fuel consumption did most to warm the planet. Relations…

The Guardian - UK

Sharp fall in China’s global standing as poll shows backing for Taiwan defence

Survey finds pro-China sentiment has collapsed in many nations while positive opinion of US has rebounded

The Guardian - UK

In Mao’s footsteps: Xi Jinping puts himself at core of China’s government

President would normally step down now after 10 years as leader, but he has abolished term limits and promoted his allies

Al Jazeera

EU not seeking ‘systematic confrontation’ as rival China grows

The EU officially regards China as a partner, an economic competitor as well as a systemic rival.

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