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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

Daily Mirror

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

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

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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

Does Jacinda Ardern’s popularity really qualify as a cult of personality, as some critics claim?

Jacinda Ardern’s popularity has fluctuated over the past five years, with the prime minister’s approval peaking at 76% in May 2020. Those early rises in popularity were met with warnings about the risks of placing a political leader on a pedestal. Some even labelled the phenomenon of “Jacindamania” a personality…

The Conversation

US House Speaker Pelosi begins Asia tour, no mention of Taiwan

House of Representatives speaker confirms she will visit four Asian countries amid speculation she might visit Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Nancy Pelosi’s itinerary for Asia visit released – and there’s no mention of Taiwan

President Joe Biden has said the House speaker’s potential Taiwan visit might not be a ‘good idea’

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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

US House Speaker Pelosi Begins Asia Tour, No Mention of Taiwan

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi starts a tour of four Asian countries on Sunday, her office said, without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. "Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese factory activity sinks, weighing on weak economy

An official survey shows Chinese manufacturing’s recovery from anti-virus shutdowns faltered in July as activity sank

The Independent UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

Globally acclaimed author Yan Geling considering giving up writing in native Chinese over censorship

If you download a film called One Second from a streaming platform, you won't see a credit for the Chinese American author whose book inspired the movie.

ABC News

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.

Los Angeles Times

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Asia

China held live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait on Saturday as U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepared to arrive in Asia.

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

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.

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.

WEKU

China backs away from growth goal, sticks to virus controls

China's leaders effectively acknowledged the struggling economy won't hit its official 5.5% growth target this year and said Thursday they will try to prop up sagging consumer demand.

The Independent UK

For Taiwan, Pelosi visit is about US, China controlling risk

The crisis sparked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan misses a key point, experts say: that the real focus should be on how the United States and China manage their differences so the risks of confrontation don’t spiral out of control

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Al Jazeera

China drops reference to economic growth target amid COVID fight

Ruling Communist Party drops previous calls to reach 5.5 percent growth this year.

Foreign Affairs

What to Expect From a Bolder Xi Jinping

Get Ready for a More Ambitious Chinese Foreign Policy

Dynamite News

President Xi and President Biden exchange warnings on Taiwan

Biden told his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, that the US strongly opposed any unilateral moves to change the island's status, adding that US policy on Taiwan had not changed. Full story on Dynamite News:

Evening Standard

Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping exchange warnings over Taiwan

Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have warned each other over Taiwan in a two-hour phone call.

The Independent UK

Asian shares mixed on US rally, China economic growth woes

Asian shares are mixed as Chinese shares sank after leaders acknowledged the official 5.5% growth target for this year won’t be met

The Independent UK

China's Xi warns Biden over Taiwan, calls for cooperation

President Xi JInping warned against meddling in China’s dealings with Taiwan during a phone call with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, that gave no indication of progress on trade, technology or other irritants

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