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China's Xi Tells Ex-Taiwan Leader 'External Interference' Cannot Block Unification

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "external interference" would not stop Beijing from unifying with Taiwan, as he met the self-ruled island's former leader in a rare display of cross-strait dialogue.

International Business Times

Biden, Xi Clash But Seek To Manage Tensions As US Officials Head To China

The nearly two-hour telephone conversation was the two leaders' first direct interaction since a summit in November in California that saw a marked thaw in tone, if not the long-term rivalry, between the world's two largest economies.

International Business Times

Biden, Xi Leaders Speak To Manage Tension, With Top US Officials To Visit China

President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping spoke Tuesday in a new bid to manage tensions between the United States and China, with top US officials to head shortly to Beijing, officials said.

International Business Times

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36 Chinese Military Aircraft Detected Around Taiwan

Taiwan's defence ministry said Friday that 36 Chinese military aircraft were detected around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour window -- the highest number this year.

International Business Times

Senior US Lawmaker To Attend Taiwan Presidential Inauguration

A top US lawmaker said Wednesday he would visit Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a year after his last trip to the self-governing democracy provoked anger from China.

International Business Times

Taiwan Will Introduce New Virtual Currency Draft Law In September: Regulator

Taiwan will introduce a new digital assets draft law later this year as the self-governing island looks to regulate what the territory's finance regulator chief said is a "quite risky and speculative" sector.

International Business Times

US Congressional Support For Taiwan 'Extremely Strong', Says Lawmaker

The chairman of the US House of Representatives committee on China said Thursday that support in his country's legislature for Taiwan was "extremely strong", after a meeting with the self-ruled island's top leadership.

International Business Times

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China, US Say Talks In Bangkok 'Candid, Substantive'

China's top diplomat Wang Yi and US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held "candid, substantive" talks in Thailand's capital Bangkok, focusing on the sensitive issues of Taiwan and the attacks in the Red Sea by Huthi rebels, officials said Saturday.

International Business Times

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss bilateral relations.

Al Jazeera

China's Top Diplomat To Meet US Security Advisor In Thailand

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will on Friday meet with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Thailand, as the two powers seek to improve relations after years of tensions.

International Business Times

US Support For Taiwan 'Firm', Lawmakers Tell President-elect Lai

Two US lawmakers met Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te on Thursday to reaffirm Washington's support for the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its territory.

International Business Times

Philippine Defense Chief Slams Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson For 'Gutter Level Talk' Toward President

The Philippines' defense chief did not mince words in his statement regarding Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning's remarks directed at the Philippine president that suggested Marcos Jr. was ignorant of the Taiwan issue.

International Business Times

China’s muted reaction to Taiwan’s election result may signal a waiting game

Taiwan says China has launched significant joint air and sea patrols, but analysts say Beijing’s reaction to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s election win has so far been relatively quiet

The Guardian - AU

China asks Australia for 'trust' as it struggles to shed tense relations

But officials have put Australia on notice after a particular DFAT statement.

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China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement

The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 2.09% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.58%

Al Jazeera

China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations

Relations sour further as Beijing accuses Manila of interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.27% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.31%

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The Guardian - AU

Taiwan revels in its young democracy as president-elect charts fresh course

For many voters, regardless of stripe, the biggest takeaway from the election is pride in the system itself and carrying out a transparent vote

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European and Asian Markets Mixed as U.S. Closed for Holiday

Get the latest updates on global markets in this mixed start to the week. European markets opened lower while Asian markets remained mostly higher. Investi...

Evening Standard

Taiwan election: Who is Lai Ching-te and how many votes did he win?

Taiwan has voted in their next president. Here are the key numbers from the race

International Business Times

5 ASEAN Countries Reaffirm Commitment To 'One China' Policy After Taiwan's Pro-Sovereignty Party Wins

Five members of the 10-nation ASEAN bloc have reaffirmed adherence to the "One China" policy after Taiwan's ruling pro-sovereignty party claimed a third consecutive victory in Saturday's presidential election.

The Guardian - UK

Train drivers call week of rolling strikes in England from late January – as it happened

Oil prices slip after UK defence secretary says will ‘wait and see’ on strikes against Houthis

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Mixed After US Inflation Data, Oil Flat

Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders weighed US inflation data that revived hopes for an early interest rate cut, but gains were tempered by geopolitical worries after fresh US-UK strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen.

France 24

Taiwan hails US ties but loses rare ally as Pacific nation Nauru switches to China

Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing. But in a blow to Taipei, the tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru announced it was severing diplomatic ties with…

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