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US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait, China carries out more drills

US Navy plane flies through Taiwan Strait, China carries out more drills

July 13, 2023July 14, 2023 · World News

TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) – Chinese fighter jets monitored a U.S. Navy patrol plane that flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, as China carried out a…

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Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map

Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over South China Sea map

July 3, 2023July 6, 2023 · World News

HANOI, July 3 (Reuters) – Vietnam has banned Warner Bros’ highly-anticipated film “Barbie” from domestic distribution over a scene featuring a map that shows China’s unilaterally claimed territory…

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China rebukes US, Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit

China rebukes US, Canadian navies for Taiwan Strait transit

June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 · World News

TAIPEI, June 3 (Reuters) – China’s military rebuked the United States and Canada for “deliberately provoking risk” after the countries’ navies staged a rare joint sailing through the…

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Philippines’ Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

Philippines’ Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 · World News

MANILA, April 24 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said he will press U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to make clear the extent of Washington’s commitment…

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Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight

Taiwan or China? Paraguay’s dilemma puts election race in the spotlight

April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 · World News

ASUNCION, April 24 (Reuters) – From Paraguayan capital Asuncion to Taipei and Washington, diplomats, officials – and farmers – are closely watching a tight election race that could…

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Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments

Europe presses tough Taiwan stance after backlash against Macron comments

April 14, 2023April 17, 2023 · World News

April 14 (Reuters) – European foreign policy officials on Friday urged China not to use force over Taiwan, taking a tough stance against Beijing’s threats over the democratically…

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China warns US House Speaker not to meet Taiwan president

China warns US House Speaker not to meet Taiwan president

April 4, 2023April 6, 2023 · World News

McCarthy, Tsai to meet in Los Angeles on Wednesday China again warns McCarthy against meeting Taiwan says China’s criticism “increasingly absurd” BEIJING/TAIPEI, April 4 (Reuters) – China warned…

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Analysis: China’s intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S., allies

Analysis: China’s intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S., allies

April 4, 2023April 7, 2023 · World News

HONG KONG, April 4 (Reuters) – China is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, according to a Pentagon report…

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China plans 7.2% defence spending rise this year, faster than GDP target

China plans 7.2% defence spending rise this year, faster than GDP target

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 · World News

China’s 2023 defence spending to rise 7.2% Increase to outpace GDP growth target of around 5% Premier Li says armed forces should boost combat preparedness China investing in…

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CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi’s ambitions toward Taiwan

CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi’s ambitions toward Taiwan

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023 · World News

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns said on Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ambitions toward Taiwan should not be underestimated, despite…

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Vietnam in big push to expand South China Sea outposts – U.S. think tank

Vietnam in big push to expand South China Sea outposts – U.S. think tank

December 14, 2022December 17, 2022 · World News

WASHINGTON, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Vietnam has conducted a major expansion of dredging and landfill work at several of its South China Sea outposts in the second half…

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Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool

Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool

November 14, 2022November 17, 2022 · World News

Biden, Xi meet for 3 hours before G20 Both leaders stress need to get ties back on track Indonesia seeks partnerships on global economy at G20 Ukraine’s Zelenskiy…

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China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan

China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan

October 15, 2022October 16, 2022 · World News

BEIJING, Oct 15 (Reuters) – China reserves the right to use force over Taiwan as a last resort in compelling circumstances, though peaceful reunification is its first choice,…

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China has ‘destroyed’ tacit agreement on Taiwan Strait – minister

China has ‘destroyed’ tacit agreement on Taiwan Strait – minister

October 5, 2022October 7, 2022 · World News

TAIPEI, Oct 5 (Reuters) – China has destroyed a tacit agreement on military movements in the Taiwan Strait by crossing an unofficial “median line” running down the waterway,…

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Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

Dow posts record closing high, stocks gain for 3rd week; dollar dips

October 23, 2021September 28, 2022 · US News

S&P 500, Nasdaq end session lower Evergrande averts default with surprise interest payment U.S. 10-year yields lower NEW YORK, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The Dow Jones industrial average…

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White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

White House repeats no Taiwan policy change; experts see Biden gaffe

October 23, 2021September 29, 2022 · US News

WASHINGTON, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The White House on Friday reiterated that Joe Biden was not signaling a change in U.S. policy toward Taiwan when he said the…

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