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China’s tricky foreign relations pose a challenge to Xi Jinping: Tensions with America and Europe are just the start. With limited prospects in the West ...
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China flies 71 warplanes into Taiwan's ADIZ in one day: The Christmas Day incursions came 2 days after US approved military aid to Taiwan.
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With Record Military Incursions, China Warns Taiwan and the U.S.: Taiwan said China sent 71 military aircraft near the island days after President Biden ...
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Xi Jinping may attack Taiwan to secure his legacy, warn Admiral Lee Hsi-min and Eric Lee
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With record military incursions, China warns Taiwan and U.S.
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard Under Fire After Chinese National Rides a Speedboat to New Taipei
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Biden says he won't rule out use of U.S. military to defend Taiwan: The U.S. president, in an interview with Time magazine, delivered another broadside to ...
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Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up: Taiwan again reported Chinese military activity around the island on Wednesday ...
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APEC over, Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity: Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Sunday ...
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‘War is not an option’, Taiwan president says amid China tensions: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and ...
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China vows to ‘smash’ Taiwan self-rule as U.S. readies arms package: China claims the island of 23 million people as its own territory, to be brought under its ...
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Key FactsMysterious Calls Follow Book Purchase in Taiwan
May 16, 2023 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
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- Buyers of 'If China Invades' book receive mysterious calls from supposed pollsters on 'sensitive reading material.'
- Following a customer complaint, Taiwan's digital affairs ministry will meet with representatives of a major bookstore.
- Callers pressed customers for their opinions on the book, claiming that military unification between China and Taiwan was inevitable.

Taiwan bear badge punches back after China drills: The badge depicts a Taiwanese black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, who often symbolises Xi Jinping.
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Propaganda often clarifies how leaders see themselves, and would like to be seen. Look closely, and it can also expose insecurities

What a new drama series reveals about China: The propaganda machine creates a virtuous, village-born Communist Party chief
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The economic and political price of China and New Zealand's zero-Covid policies
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China’s tricky foreign relations pose a challenge to Xi Jinping: Tensions with America and Europe are just the start. With limited prospects in the West ...
economist.com/the-world-ahead/2022/11/18/chinas-tricky-foreign-relations-pose-a-challenge-to-xi-jinping

Chinese military short of troops trained in high-tech operations, state media reveals in rare show of candour
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Xi Jinping may attack Taiwan to secure his legacy, warn Admiral Lee Hsi-min and Eric Lee
economist.com/by-invitation/2022/08/03/xi-jinping-may-attack-taiwan-to-secure-his-legacy-warn-admiral-lee-hsi-min-and-eric-lee

China Relations Key to Situation in North Korea: A recent edition of the party newspaper makes that very clear.
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US House passes defense bill with billions in Taiwan aid - International - World
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Biden: China's Xi knows we are not seeking conflict: President Joe Biden, meeting his top military advisers, said on Wednesday that the United States does not ...
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US must prepare now for China invasion of Taiwan: Admiral: WASHINGTON: The US military must be ready to respond to a potential invasion of Taiwan as soon as this ...
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Gravitas: Xi Jinping to visit Saudi Arabia?: Reports claim China's president Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia next week. The kingdom is planning a grand ...
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Key FactsGravitas: Will Xi Jinping Visit Saudi Arabia?
Apr 25, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- According to reports, China's President Xi Jinping will travel to Saudi Arabia next week.
- In contrast to US President Joe Biden's modest welcome in July, the kingdom is organizing a lavish welcome for Xi.
- What is the significance of Saudi Arabia's eastern pivot?
- Palki Sharma Upadhyay explains.

U.S. Insists It Will Operate Around Taiwan, Despite China’s Pressure: The confrontation threatens to overwhelm President Biden’s efforts to find a series of ...
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U.S. is ‘not going anywhere,’ Middle East envoy says, as China’s Xi expected to visit Saudi Arabia
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In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself: Xi has built what he calls a “comprehensive” system designed for a world he sees as ...
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