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Taiwan 'Will Resist' China Interference In Election: Presidential Frontrunner

The Taiwanese people "will resist" China's attempts to influence the island's January 13 election, frontrunner presidential candidate Lai Ching-te told AFP on Wednesday as he hit the campaign trial 10 days before the pivotal poll.

International Business Times

Why Taylor Swift is caught up in Taiwan’s presidential election

Election candidate blames tensions with China for Shake It Off singer refusing to perform in Taipei

The Independent UK

Beijing reportedly removes a key official responsible for video games after the surprise release of draft rules wipes billions in value from the sector

China may be doing damage control after it released new rules imposing limits on the country's massive video gaming sector, leading to a plunge in shares.

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BYD Overtakes Tesla For Most EV Sales

US car maker Tesla has lost its crown for most sales of all-electric vehicles to Chinese firm BYD, which has capitalized on Beijing's strong government support for the burgeoning sector.

International Business Times

Taiwan’s ‘cat warrior’: former US envoy Hsiao Bi-khim hopes to be next vice-president

The DPP hopes Hsiao’s contacts in Washington will help to convince voters that it can boost Taipei’s standing on the world stage and tackle China

The Guardian - UK

China targets friendly media, diplomats to ‘tell story of Xinjiang’

Beijing organises visits to region where it is accused of potential crimes against humanity, but not all are convinced.

Al Jazeera

Why David Cameron's past and present relations with China could be Rishi Sunak's first big political headache of 2024

Almost immediately after being appointed as foreign secretary, David Cameron’s ties with China generated difficult headlines for Rishi Sunak’s government.

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How to thrive: is being mentally tough enough?

In his new book, Richard Sutton reveals the tools used by sports people and top business leaders to achieve their full potential. In this extract he asks what resilience really means and posits that thriving requires a lot more than being mentally tough

Evening Standard

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions.

Al Jazeera

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

Latin Times

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people

Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan's President Tsai Urges China To Seek 'Peaceful Coexistence'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures".

International Business Times

China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech

President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.

International Business Times

A year after China ended its harsh COVID policies, it's struggling to rebound

A year ago, China lifted its draconian COVID restrictions. Many expected the country to bounce back quickly. That hasn't happened.

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The Guardian - UK

British private schools in China under threat as new ‘patriotic’ law comes in

Beijing steps up its efforts to tighten control of what is taught in its classrooms, deterring western teachers from working in the country

Al Jazeera

How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.

The Guardian - UK

The world in 2024: Guardian writers on what to look out for

What to expect in Gaza, Ukraine, the US elections, China, Europe and the rest of the world

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan prepares to pick new president amid growing threat from China

Outcome of election scheduled for 13 January could lead to vastly different scenarios with Beijing next year

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International Business Times

'Life In Danger': Hong Kong Independence Advocate Decries Police Pressure

A few days before Christmas, Hong Kong activist Tony Chung boarded a flight to Okinawa, Japan, carrying nothing but a backpack -- his casual appearance a ruse to hide plans to seek political asylum in the UK. Chung was among the youngest people in Hong Kong to be convicted under…

Fortune

After Elon Musk predicts leading carmakers will be Chinese, smartphone giant Xiaomi unveils first EV and vows to be in ‘world’s top 5’

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun unveiled the SU7 in Beijing on Thursday, a sedan that will take on BYD and Tesla models in China.

Kiplinger

As Foreign Policy Battles Ramp Up, is the U.S. Defense Industry Ready?

As the threat landscape heats up, this special issue of the Kiplinger Letter reviews the challenges facing the defense industry.

Al Jazeera

China accuses Taiwan of ‘hyping up’ military threat ahead of elections

Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary polls on January 13 are expected to shape the island’s relations with Beijing.

Al Jazeera

China asks citizens to evacuate Myanmar border area over security risks

Fighting continues in restive border area despite Beijing’s attempts to broker truce between military, armed groups.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong man jailed for 6 years after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge over a foiled bomb plot

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to a terrorism charge under a Beijing-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

US companies are picky about investing in China. The exceptions? Burgers, lattes

It was a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy

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