Xi warns Biden against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan
2 years, 4 months ago

Xi warns Biden against ‘playing with fire’ over Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Two hour call between the two leaders comes amid escalating tensions over a potential Taiwan visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his US counterpart Joe Biden against “playing with fire” over Taiwan, as the pair held their fifth call as leaders at a time of simmering economic and geopolitical tensions. “ hope the US side can see this clearly.” The White House said in a statement that Biden told Xi that US policy had not changed and Washington “strongly opposes unilateral efforts to change the status quo or undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait” – the body of water separating the island from mainland China. US officials said Biden also touched on a raft of other sensitive issues, including China’s “genocide and forced labor practices” and its increasingly assertive military posture in the Asia Pacific. “There are issues where we can cooperate with China on, and there are issues where obviously there are friction and tension.” The Chinese foreign affairs ministry added on Thursday that Xi underscored in the call with Biden “that to approach and define China-US relations in terms of strategic competition and view China as the primary rival and the most serious long-term challenge would be misperceiving China-US relations and misreading China’s development”.

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China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
2 days, 12 hours ago

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera  

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te …

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

US House Speaker Holds Call With Taiwan’s Leader, Report Says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US House Speaker Holds Call With Taiwan’s Leader, Report Says

Live Mint  

-- US House Speaker Mike Johnson held a call with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported, a move likely to add to China’s reasons to step up military intimidation of the democracy. China condemned the US for allowing the transit in Hawaii, raising the possibility that the People’s Liberation Army holds more military drills around Taiwan soon. The …

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi

Raw Story  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" toward the island in a call with former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, drawing a fresh barrage of criticism from Beijing. Lai and Pelosi discussed "China's military threats toward Taiwan", presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo told reporters, describing the 20-minute call between the "long-time friends" as "warm and amicable". In response …

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation

Daily Mail  

China has slammed the US for hosting the president of Taiwan on American soil, and vowed to implement 'resolute countermeasures' against the sale to the island nation of arms worth nearly $400million. The sale was announced hours before Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te left on a visit to Taipei's three diplomatic allies in the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii and the …

‘Hope he doesn’t screw up relationships’: Biden on Trump’s tariff threats against Canada, Mexico
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Hope he doesn’t screw up relationships’: Biden on Trump’s tariff threats against Canada, Mexico

Firstpost  

Biden, who met with Trump at the White House earlier this month, reiterated that he wanted the transition between his outgoing administration and the president-elect’s incoming one to go smoothly US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he hoped President-elect Donald Trump would rethink his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, saying it could “screw up” relationships with …

Biden on Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico: Can screw up relationships
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Biden on Trump's plan to impose tariffs on Mexico: Can screw up relationships

India Today  

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he hoped President-elect Donald Trump would rethink his plan to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada, saying it could "screw up" relationships with close allies. Trump on Monday said he would impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico until they clamped down on drugs and migrants crossing the border, in a move that would …

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary
1 month ago

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary

CNN  

CNN — China rejected a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a conference in southeast Asia this week, marking the latest turn in a tumultuous relationship between the two countries’ defense leaders. Austin sought to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, at the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos as part of a long-standing effort to maintain military …

As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump
1 month ago

As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Donald Trump has given Taiwan more than a few reasons to be anxious. “I’m confident that the longstanding partnership between Taiwan and the U.S. will keep being a key pillar of stability in the region," President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday after a briefing on what to expect from the White House after Trump returns. Taiwan must brace for economic shock …

Chinese President Xi Jinping says ‘ready to work’ with US counterpart Donald Trump to boost relationship
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese President Xi Jinping says ‘ready to work’ with US counterpart Donald Trump to boost relationship

Live Mint  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told US President Joe Biden that he’s ready to work with Donald Trump to improve the relationship between the world’s biggest economies. Speaking in their final meeting before Trump takes office, Xi told Biden that the US and China shouldn’t pursue decoupling and instead strive for peaceful existence over the long term. Although he’s supported both …

Xi Tells Biden That China Is Ready To Work With Incoming Trump Administration
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Xi Tells Biden That China Is Ready To Work With Incoming Trump Administration

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LIMA, Peru — In their final meeting, China’s leader Xi Jinping told U.S. President Joe Biden that his nation was “ready to work with a new administration,” as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take over. U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands before their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit meeting, …

Biden, Xi set for tense final meeting in Peru as Trump tariffs threat on China looms
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden, Xi set for tense final meeting in Peru as Trump tariffs threat on China looms

Firstpost  

According to a US administration official, this meeting is likely the final encounter between the current leaders of the world’s two largest economies before Trump assumes office in January. Blanket Tariff Trump has vowed to adopt blanket 60% tariffs on U.S. imports of Chinese goods as part of a package of ”America First” trade measures. On Wednesday, Biden national security …

In a meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable
1 month, 1 week ago

In a meeting with Biden, China’s Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his “America first” policies, saying Beijing “is ready to work with a new U.S. administration.” During their talks on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru, Xi …

Biden set for final meet with China's Xi in Peru as Trump's tariff threat looms
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden set for final meet with China's Xi in Peru as Trump's tariff threat looms

India Today  

Joe Biden meets Chinese President Xi Jinping for the last time as US President on Saturday, but the leaders' goal of lowering tensions before Donald Trump's inauguration is challenged by fresh conflicts over cybercrime, trade, Taiwan and Russia. Biden and Xi will huddle on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru - for their first talks …

Biden to meet for a final time with Xi this week as a new Trump era of China relations begins
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden to meet for a final time with Xi this week as a new Trump era of China relations begins

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden will meet for a final time this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he prepares to hand over power — and the reins of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship — to President-elect Donald Trump in January. Since Biden entered office, Xi has deepened his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin while also …

Trump’s win signals more confrontation with Beijing
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s win signals more confrontation with Beijing

Live Mint  

BEIJING—Donald Trump’s return to the White House injects new volatility into ties between the U.S. and China, threatening to transform a tense relationship between the world’s two main powers into something less predictable and more confrontational. In the leadup to this month’s election, many Chinese officials and ordinary citizens saw little difference in how Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, …

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour. A new tariff war looms Perhaps the biggest consequence for China — if Trump stays true to his campaign promises — is his threat to slap …

Taiwan Sees Potentially ‘More Pros Than Cons’ If Trump Wins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Sees Potentially ‘More Pros Than Cons’ If Trump Wins

Live Mint  

Top Taiwanese officials moved to ease concern about the potential fallout if Donald Trump returns to the White House, making a case that the technology restrictions promised by the former US president against China would outweigh the risks to the island. When asked by a lawmaker on Tuesday about Taiwan’s preparations for the US election results, Liu said that while …

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In August, Jake Sullivan, the Joe Biden administration's top security advisor, paid an official visit to Beijing, during which he reiterated that the US upheld the one-China policy and did not support "Taiwan independence". The US Defense Department announced on Saturday that the State Department has approved a $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan that includes National Advanced Surface-to-air Missile …

US shouldn't play with fire when it comes to China ties
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US shouldn't play with fire when it comes to China ties

China Daily  

In his final address to the UN General Assembly's 79th session on Tuesday, US President Joe Biden reiterated that Washington seeks to responsibly manage the competition with Beijing so that it does not veer toward conflict. During his presidential campaign in 2020, Biden slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for imposing punitive tariffs on Chinese products, saying "Trump doesn't get the …

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. A senior American diplomat, Greene arrived two months ago to serve as director of the American …

After talks, it's time to take more important steps
3 months, 3 weeks ago

After talks, it's time to take more important steps

China Daily  

Whenever officials from China and the United States meet, world leaders take note. As the US presidential election occurs in roughly two months and as President Biden is not seeking re-election, it is incumbent on him to advance US-Chinese relations before either former president Donald Trump or Vice-President Kamala Harris enters the Oval Office in January 2025. Indeed, words matter, …

Surprise Beijing meeting raises hopes of Biden-Xi talks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Surprise Beijing meeting raises hopes of Biden-Xi talks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Meeting the top Biden administration official in the Great …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Aug 29, 2024. Pragmatic cooperation "The US has made some pragmatic gestures, but it still seems obsessed with major-country competition and it keeps containing and suppressing China," said Diao Daming, a professor of US studies at Renmin University of China's …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets on Thursday with Jake Sullivan, national security adviser of the United States, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. YIN BOGU/XINHUA When President Xi Jinping met with visiting United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday afternoon, he highlighted the need for the US to perceive China properly as well as Beijing's foreign …

Xi urges US to view China properly
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi urges US to view China properly

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping meets on Thursday with Jake Sullivan, national security adviser of the United States, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. YIN BOGU/XINHUA When President Xi Jinping met with visiting United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Thursday afternoon, he highlighted the need for the US to perceive China properly as well as Beijing's foreign …

Chinese leader Xi meets with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a bid to improve ties
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese leader Xi meets with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a bid to improve ties

The Hindu  

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday in Beijing, on a visit with the stated aim of keeping communications open between the two powers, as the relationship between China and the United States has become increasingly tense in recent years. Mr. Sullivan, on his first trip to China in his capacity as the …

Chinese leader Xi meets US national security adviser as the two powers try to avoid conflict
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese leader Xi meets US national security adviser as the two powers try to avoid conflict

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday as the latter wound up a three-day visit with the stated aim of keeping communications open in a relationship that has become increasingly tense in recent years. “While great changes have taken place in the two countries and in China-U.S. relations, China’s commitment to …

Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden adviser Sullivan holds ‘rare’ talks with top Chinese army official

Al Jazeera  

US national security adviser also met President Xi during a visit aimed at easing tensions between the countries before the US presidential election in November. The NSA raised issues such as “stability” in the Taiwan Strait, “US commitment to freedom of navigation in the South China Sea”, China’s support for “Russia’s defence industrial base” and ongoing efforts to reach a …

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan

China Daily  

Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday during the US official's three-day visit to China. Zhang, China's top uniformed military official, noted that the successful San Francisco meeting between the presidents of the two countries last November and their phone call in April this year …

A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The United States and China are working to ensure the competition between them does not veer into conflict, a top White House official said Tuesday as the two sides started talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Biden’s term in office. Jake Sullivan, the U.S. national security adviser, is meeting over two days …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US will burn itself by playing fire with 'Taiwan card'

China Daily  

LI MIN/CHINA DAILY The People's Liberation Army's latest naval drills around Taiwan island have sent a powerful and timely message to the separatists on the island that any attempt to seek "Taiwan independence", and to the external forces trying to interfere in the Taiwan question that using cross-Taiwan Strait relations as a tool to contain the Chinese mainland, is doomed …

US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan’s president is sworn in. It’ll test ties with China
7 months, 1 week ago

US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan’s president is sworn in. It’ll test ties with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House will send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan this weekend for the inauguration of the island’s democratically elected president, the Biden administration announced Wednesday, in a move that is certain to upset China but unlikely to draw excessive responses from Beijing as the two countries try to stabilize relations. “So we urge the U.S. side to …

Trump and Biden both say they’re tough on China. But whom would Beijing prefer to deal with?
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump and Biden both say they’re tough on China. But whom would Beijing prefer to deal with?

LA Times  

The scene outside the International Model Expo in Beijing last week. When Biden was asked if he trusted Xi, he invoked an old Russian adage popularized by President Reagan during the Cold War: “Trust but verify.” The current administration’s focus on Chinese “overcapacity” in metals and electric cars signals more sparring over technology and trade and China’s impact on U.S. …

Work in progress
8 months, 1 week ago

Work in progress

China Daily  

MA XUEJING / CHINA DAILY Whether China and the US can act on the San Francisco Vision is a test for the political wisdom of both sides President Xi Jinping spoke with United States President Joe Biden on the phone on April 2,during which the two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations and issues …

Work in progress
8 months, 1 week ago

Work in progress

China Daily  

MA XUEJING / CHINA DAILY Whether China and the US can act on the San Francisco Vision is a test for the political wisdom of both sides President Xi Jinping spoke with United States President Joe Biden on the phone on April 2,during which the two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations and issues …

Xi leverages former Taiwanese president to send signal to US
8 months, 1 week ago

Xi leverages former Taiwanese president to send signal to US

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Xi Jinping welcomed former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou to Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring the Chinese leader’s preoccupation with Taiwan as Washington hosts a summit with the two Asian allies most likely to be pulled into a conflict around the island. “Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese people," Xi said, according to the footage, saying that he “highly appraises" …

Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations

Hindustan Times  

The official Chinese readout of the phone call between President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Joe Biden on Tuesday made it a point to mention that it was arranged at Washington’s request. The issues Make no mistake, both Biden and Xi laid bare existing problems on the table with the Chinese leader lacing it with phrases like “the first …

Xi warns Biden, China won't 'sit on its hands' if 'Taiwan independence' forces step up attacks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi warns Biden, China won't 'sit on its hands' if 'Taiwan independence' forces step up attacks

India TV News  

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping, while speaking to his US counterpart Joe Biden on Tuesday, stressed that the Taiwan issue is the "first red line" that must not be crossed by Washington and warned that Beijing will "not sit on its hands" if "Taiwan independence" forces step up their "separatist activities" with the help of external elements. Biden stressed the …

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues on Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. Mr. Biden reaffirmed the United States’ longstanding “One China” policy and reiterated that the U.S. opposes any coercive means to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control. Mr. …

Biden-Xi phone call: US warns China on supporting Russia’s military industrial base
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden-Xi phone call: US warns China on supporting Russia’s military industrial base

Hindustan Times  

Washington: In their first conversation this year, US President Joe Biden warned China’s President Xi Jinping against Beijing’s ongoing support for Russian military industrial base, its aggressive tactics in the South China Sea, China’s “unfair” trade and economic practices, and reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, the White House said on Tuesday. “He raised …

Joe Biden holds call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in latest effort to ease tensions over Taiwan, fentanyl, AI and election interference
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden holds call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in latest effort to ease tensions over Taiwan, fentanyl, AI and election interference

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden held a phone call with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday morning in the latest effort to drive down tensions between the world's two most powerful nations. The White House confirmed Tuesday that President Joe Biden had spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping by telephone, their first conversation in almost five months 'President Biden emphasized the …

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. Biden reaffirmed the United States’ longstanding “One China” policy and reiterated that the U.S. opposes any coercive means to bring Taiwan under Beijing’s control. As the …

Biden speaks to Xi Jinping over phone call, discusses US-China bilateral ties, Taiwan and AI
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden speaks to Xi Jinping over phone call, discusses US-China bilateral ties, Taiwan and AI

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping over a phone call on Tuesday morning to discuss bilateral ties between the countries as well as issues of regional and global importance, including progress on counternarcotics and cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and climate change. Biden reaffirmed the United States' longstanding “One China” policy and reiterated …

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular talks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular talks

LA Times  

A phone conversation between President Biden and China’s President President Xi Jinping on Tuesday was the the leaders’ first discussion since their November summit, seen above, in Woodside, Calif. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular leader-to-leader dialogue between the two powers. …

Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Xi hold first discussions since November, talk Taiwan and tech

Al Jazeera  

Call comes ahead of flurry of diplomatic engagement, with both sides maintaining they want to reduce friction. But details from Tuesday’s phone call hinted at long-running tensions between China and the US, with Xi calling questions of sovereignty in Taiwan a “red line” not to be crossed. The White House said Xi and Biden addressed a laundry list of subjects, …

Biden aide urges Bejing to press Iran over Houthi attacks. China warns US over Taiwan independence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden aide urges Bejing to press Iran over Houthi attacks. China warns US over Taiwan independence

Associated Press  

U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan pressed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during talks in Thailand to use China’s influence with Iran to ease tensions in the Middle East. A senior U.S. official said Sullivan cited China’s extensive economic leverage over Iran and emphasized that the destabilizing effect of the Houthi attacks on international commerce. Wang said Taiwan’s election, won …

Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk

Firstpost  

The defense ministry of Taiwan reported on Saturday that China had dispatched over thirty warplanes and a number of navy ships in the direction of the island. From 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan. Taiwan said six Chinese balloons either …

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