17 h. ago Taiwan faces possible Beijing squeeze after US quits WHO and other agencies

The United States’ decision to withdraw from dozens of UN and other international organisations may have dealt another blow to Taiwan’s efforts to raise its global profile amid mounting pressure from Beijing. While Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s government has sought to play down the impact, observers have warned that Washington’s retreat could further squeeze the island’s already narrow international space. US President Donald Trump on January 7 ordered the US to exit 66 international...

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17 h. ago Will US exit from world bodies deal fresh blow to Taiwan’s push to raise global profile?

The United States’ decision to withdraw from dozens of UN and other international organisations may have dealt another blow to Taiwan’s efforts to raise its global profile amid mounting pressure from Beijing. While Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s government has sought to play down the impact, observers have warned that Washington’s retreat could further squeeze the island’s already narrow international space. US President Donald Trump on January 7 ordered the US to exit 66 international...

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49 h. ago Canada's PM Mark Carney meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Canada's PM Mark Carney meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing  BBC

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51 h. ago Canada's PM Mark Carney to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing

Canada's PM Mark Carney to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing  BBCCanada's Carney hails warmer ties with China and signs energy pact  ReutersMark Carney Heads to Beijing to Discuss Canada-China Relations as U.S. Outlook Darkens  The New York Times

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53 h. ago Carney praises Xi’s leadership, references ‘new world order’ in Beijing remarks

Carney praises Xi’s leadership, references ‘new world order’ in Beijing remarks  Juno News

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3 d. ago Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders

Canada's Carney in Beijing for trade talks with Chinese leaders  Yahoo

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8 d. ago China says it is still ‘deeply committed’ to Venezuela as ambassador meets new leader

China said on Friday it would continue to offer its firm support to Venezuela after its ambassador met the country’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez. She described her meeting with Chinese ambassador Lan Hu as “cordial” and thanked Beijing for its condemnation of the abduction of former leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. “We value China’s firm and consistent stance in strongly condemning the serious violation of international law and Venezuelan sovereignty,” Rodriguez...

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8 d. ago Tetsuzo Fuwa, Former Japanese Communist Party Leader Who Mended Ties With Beijing, Dies at 95

Tetsuzo Fuwa, Former Japanese Communist Party Leader Who Mended Ties With Beijing, Dies at 95  Caixin Global

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1 week ago The US, Venezuela and why China is even less keen on talk of a G2

When Donald Trump alluded to the Group of Two before meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in October, his choice of phrase was widely seen as Washington’s acceptance of Beijing as its peer. Diplomatic observers said the US leader’s terminology at the time was ill-suited for Beijing’s strategic calculus. And following America’s military operation in Venezuela, China would appear more likely to reject any talk of a G2, they added. Analysts also said Beijing would seize on the...

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1 week ago How China, ROK deepen strategic cooperation as leaders meet in Beijing

How China, ROK deepen strategic cooperation as leaders meet in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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1 week ago South Korean Leader Visits Beijing to Reset Ties as Xi Calls for ‘Correct Strategic Choices’

South Korean Leader Visits Beijing to Reset Ties as Xi Calls for ‘Correct Strategic Choices’  kurdistan24.net

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1 week ago US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan

The US “decapitation-style” operation against Venezuela’s leadership has heightened concerns in Taiwan that Beijing could one day attempt a similar strike against the island, even though Taipei has played down such a possibility. The anxiety has been amplified by the People’s Liberation Army’s two-day drills around Taiwan last week, parts of which simulated joint operations aimed at paralysing political and military command structures – a scenario analysts say echoes elements of leadership...

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1 week ago China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing

China seeks enhanced ties with Ireland, as leaders meet in Beijing  TradingView — Track All Markets

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1 week ago Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be closely studied by Beijing, which has signalled its ability to target Taiwan’s leadership in the latest PLA exercises near the island, according to analysts. The operation – carried out on Saturday by the US Army’s elite Delta Force, the military’s top special missions unit – was described by Chinese analysts as a “textbook” strike with high precision and minimal casualties. “The planning and execution were highly refined,” said Fu...

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1 week ago Ishaq Dar holds talks with senior Chinese leaders in Beijing

Ishaq Dar holds talks with senior Chinese leaders in Beijing  The Nation (Pakistan )

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2 w. ago Pakistan now backs Beijing’s mediation claim on Op Sindoor: ‘Chinese leaders were in constant...

Pakistan now backs Beijing’s mediation claim on Op Sindoor: ‘Chinese leaders were in constant...  Moneycontrol

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2 w. ago Beijing shipping leader joins Hong Kong liaison office amid stalled ports deal

Beijing has appointed a top executive of a state-owned shipping giant – which is eyeing a major stake in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s stalled global ports sale – as a deputy director at its liaison office in the city. Executive vice-president Zhang Yong from Cosco Shipping Group will replace deputy director Qi Bin, who was appointed last November, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security’s announcement on Wednesday. The liaison office’s website was updated on the...

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3 w. ago China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development

President Xi Jinping has instructed central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to serve as the bedrock of national development, urging them to drive industrial upgrading and secure critical technologies in the next phase of China’s growth. “Central SOEs must fully recognise the responsibilities and missions they shoulder and better serve the overall priorities of the party and the state,” he stressed in remarks conveyed to a meeting of central SOE leaders in Beijing on Monday and Tuesday, though he...

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3 w. ago New US Defense Law Puts Beijing’s Leadership Wealth Under Global Scrutiny

New US Defense Law Puts Beijing’s Leadership Wealth Under Global Scrutiny  Vision Times

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3 w. ago After Jimmy Lai’s conviction, Hong Kong’s former leader admits the quiet kill: How Beijing’s model crushed a free press long before 2020

After Jimmy Lai’s conviction, Hong Kong’s former leader admits the quiet kill: How Beijing’s model crushed a free press long before 2020  The Independent Singapore News

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