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Activists Decry Tibet 'Cultural Genocide' Ahead Of China Rights Review

Activists accused China of seeking to "erase" Tibetan cultural and religious identities, urging a review of Beijing's rights record at the UN on Tuesday to focus on its "cultural genocide" in the region.

International Business Times

Purges in China’s military allow Taiwan some respite – for now

Turmoil in China’s senior ranks raises questions about morale and whether the chaos reduces the threat to Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

More can be done for Australian jailed in China: friend

Dr Yang Hengjun has spent years detained in China, but with Beijing offering no signals of a potential release, the government must do more, an advocate says.

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They flocked to build China's cities. Now builders are aging with little retirement

A booming migrant workforce helped propel China's growth in the past four decades. Now those workers are approaching retirement age and straining local governments and social services.

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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 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.

International Business Times

China lodges protests at Australia’s response to Taiwan’s presidential election

Ambassador says there is ‘no room at all’ for compromise on ‘sensitive’ issue, and offers gloomy assessment on prospects for release of writer Dr Yang Hengjun

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China posts sluggish GDP growth in 2023, population declines again

Official data shows GDP was 5.2 percent in 2023, hitting a government target, but recovery looks uneven.

Al Jazeera

China Sees One Of Its Worst Years Of Growth Since 1990 As Recovery Stalls

China's economy last year grew at one of its slowest rates in more than three decades, official figures showed Wednesday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global turmoil.

International Business Times

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections

That Taiwan’s voters have backed the DPP to continue helming Taiwan’s politics, despite China’s threats, suggest diminishing returns from Beijing’s moves to squeeze Taiwan

The Hindu

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.

AAP

China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations

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

Al Jazeera

Philippines To Upgrade Island Features In South China Sea, Says Army Chief

The Philippine government is looking to "improve" the living conditions of its personnel stationed in the disputed South China by upgrading island features – a move that will likely irk Beijing.

International Business Times

Microsoft's Beijing AI Lab Faces Mounting Pressure Amid US-China Tech War

Executive Order issued by Biden's administration places guardrails on AI and restricts US-based chipmakers from shipping GPUs to China over security concerns.

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Evening Standard

OPINION - William Lai and Taiwan are brave freedom fighters and Britain should support them

Taiwan always comes at the end of the list of threats to global security. When analysts discuss threats to world peace, there are three that come up: the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Palestinian conflict ... and the situation in Taiwan. It is in the news because on Saturday, its people…

AAP

Nauru cutting Taiwan ties 'doesn't shift power balance'

Nauru has become the first nation to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan and recognise the Chinese government in Beijing following the election in Taipei.

France 24

Beijing's loss? Taiwan re-elects pro-sovereignty incumbents

Beijing’s message to Taiwan’s voters just does not seem to be getting through.

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

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With tensions between the US and China, will Microsoft continue to run operations in its Beijing-based AI lab?

The US and China's long-term rivalry continues to brew more trouble with a debate on whether Microsoft should continue running its operations in its Beijing-based AI tech lab.

Caixin Global

Beijing ‘Welcomes’ Nauru Decision to Cut Diplomatic Ties With Taiwan

The Pacific Island nation is seeking to reestablish official relations with Beijing, switching diplomatic recognition from Taipei following the recent election

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“Mindshots”: Sergio Ingravalle’s Masterful Illustrations That Speak Volumes (37 Pics)

Following a memorable five-month journey from Sydney to Beijing, Sergio Ingravalle was inspired to embark on a new artistic path – illustration. This led to the creation of his captivating series, "Mindshots". The post “Mindshots”: Sergio Ingravalle’s Masterful Illustrations That Speak Volumes (37 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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.

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…

International Business Times

Taiwan's President-elect Lai Hails US Support As Delegation Visits

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.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s Tsai and Lai welcome US support as Beijing fumes over election

Unofficial delegation from Washington meets self-ruled island’s president and president-elect in Taipei.

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