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UN vote to ignore human rights abuses in China leaves west in dead end

Result not to debate its own damning report shows many states are unwilling to take sides in power struggle between China and west

The Guardian - UK

Zero-Covid measures cause chaos as China prepares for Beijing summit

President Xi Jinping expected to start third term while citizens express frustration with restrictions

The Guardian - UK

U.S. slams Beijing and Moscow after North Korea fires more missiles following UN meeting

The "two Council members that are blocking us from taking action are enabling North Korea," U.S. ambassador to UN says.

Axios

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Palau says committed to supporting Taiwan despite 'mounting aggressions'

The president of Palau said on Thursday that his small Pacific island nation is committed to supporting Taiwan despite "mounting aggressions", offering his strong backing at a time Beijing is ramping up pressure against Taipei in the region.

Reuters

Taiwan foresees more Chinese coercion, intimidation in Xi's next term

Taiwan expects China to increase its coercion and intimidation to achieve its goal of bringing the island under Beijing's control once President Xi Jinping assumes a third term in office, a senior Taiwanese minister said on Thursday.

Reuters

Will North Korea conduct a nuclear test during China’s Congress?

Expectations grow that Pyongyang may soon test a nuclear weapon — and its relations with its closest ally.

Al Jazeera

Pacific Islands backed a partnership with the US, but China unlikely to be deterred in push for influence

A week after the US and the Pacific signed a historic joint-partnership declaration, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says China had a "different approach to engaging with the Pacific" to the US, while an expert says Beijing will not be deterred from pushing for influence in the region.

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How China Trapped Itself

The CCP’s economic model has left it with only bad choices.

Foreign Affairs

Xi's possible successors could rise during party congress

BEIJING -- Who will be chosen to serve on China's Politburo Standing Committee with President Xi Jinping? The decisions will be made during the Chinese Communist Party's National Congress, scheduled to open Oct. 16.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Beijing Marathon to Return after 2-Year Covid Hiatus

Thousands of runners will line up for the Beijing marathon in November after a two-year Covid pause, organizers said, as sporting events gradually return to China. The world's most populous country has cancelled almost all international sports competitions since Covid emerged there in 2019, with the Beijing Winter Olympics in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Liz Truss mugs on sale for £14.99 at Tory conference are made in China

Prime Minister has criticised the Beijing government and championed British ceramics

Wales Online

That is a disgrace! Liz Truss's £14.99 Tory conference mugs are made in... China

The Prime Minister has been an outspoken critic of the Beijing government and vowed to take a hard line on Chinese aggression. So eagle-eyed Tory Party Conference attendees were surprised to find her 'Liz For Leader' mugs were made in China

Daily Mirror

China Since the Founding of the Communist Party

Here are the key dates in China since the founding of the Communist Party (CCP) which has grown into one of the world's most powerful political organizations as brought by AFP. - July 1921: Founded in secret - In the summer of 1921, Mao Zedong and a clutch of Marxist-Leninist…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support

TAIPEI, Taiwan — As Congress grapples with how best to support Taiwan in the years ahead against China’s growing bellicosity, the one action many experts and lawmakers believe could most reduce the risk of war is one of the more politically and diplomatically difficult ones for the Biden administration to…

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WEKU

A public payphone in China began ringing and ringing. Who was calling?

It started in July. The callers live in Gourd Island, and they were hoping to share an important message that they say was being ignored by their local authorities.

Roll Call

Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support - Roll Call

The U.S. Trade Representative is taking the lead in trade talks with Taiwan, with the first round expected to take place this fall.

Bangkok Post

Philippines and US kick off naval exercises amid China tension

MANILA: The armed forces of the United States and the Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Reuters

Philippines and U.S. kick off naval exercises amid China tension

The armed forces of the United States and Philippines launched two weeks of joint naval exercises on Monday, reinforcing a close military alliance at a time of regional uncertainty over tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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Financial Times

China’s demographic crisis looms over Xi Jinping’s third term

The world’s most populous country will start shrinking this year, weakening the government’s economic tools

The Japan News/Yomiuri

50 years of Japan-China ties

On Sept. 29, Japan and China marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations in 1972. Going forward, how should Japan deal with a China that has risen as an economic and military power and has been behaving in an increasingly coercive manner?

Reuters

Flag raisings and burnings in Taiwan as some mark China's national day

Two small Taiwanese groups at far ends of the debate over relations with Beijing marked China's national day on Saturday with flag raisings and flag burnings, very opposite responses at a time of rising tension over the Taiwan Strait.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader promises revival on China's National Day

Hong Kong’s leader has promised to revive its struggling economy following a campaign to crush a pro-democracy movement

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese lawmakers wary of 'pro-China' label

During a period when diplomacy between Japanese and Chinese lawmakers is dwindling, Tokyo and Beijing marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday.

Al Jazeera

Climate change gets ‘highest priority’ in US, Pacific agreement

Partnership deal signed by 14 nations follows historic summit at the White House and comes as China extends influence.

Bangkok Post

China trials digital currencies for cross-border deals

SHANGHAI: A central bank digital currency trial focused on cross-border transactions involving China, Thailand, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates has been completed, as Beijing tries to internationalise its digital yuan.

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