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Experts: Imminent China-Taiwan War Unlikely, Stress the Need for Prepared U.S. Defense

Experts: Imminent China-Taiwan War Unlikely, Stress the Need for Prepared U.S. Defense

China is unlikely to engage in a war with Taiwan in the near future, though if it does, the U.S. military in the region is not ready, the Rand Corporation’s Policy Lab researchers said on Wednesday. The Rand Corporation, a research organization that develops solutions to public policy

Biden Cites 'Real Progress' After Extensive Talks with China's Xi

Biden Cites 'Real Progress' After Extensive Talks with China's Xi

The Lede: President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Wednesday in a luxury estate near San Francisco during an annual summit attended by Asian leaders. Biden later commented that the meeting, which focused on Taiwan, military communications, anti-drug crackdown and ongoing geopolitical challenges, involved “some of the

China's Economic Revival Faces Growing Headwinds

China's Economic Revival Faces Growing Headwinds

The Lede: October saw a deceleration in China's consumption recovery and a waning of private business confidence, as concerns are growing about the nation’s ability to achieve its 5% economic growth target for the year, independent surveys and government data have revealed. What we know: * According to

China Explores Deeper Ties with Gulf Countries in Energy and Emerging Industries

China Explores Deeper Ties with Gulf Countries in Energy and Emerging Industries

The Lede: China is pursuing deeper cooperation in the oil and gas sector with Gulf countries, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said this week. The world’s second-largest economy is interested in exploring potential partnerships in emerging industries, particularly new energy vehicles, encompassing power batteries and smart charging infrastructure. What we

Capital Exodus: Foreign Investors Flee Chinese Markets Amid Economic Concerns

Capital Exodus: Foreign Investors Flee Chinese Markets Amid Economic Concerns

The Lede: Investors are swiftly offloading Chinese stocks, exiting the world's second-largest economy at the fastest pace in recent years, even as Beijing tries to boost growth by increasing borrowing for additional spending. Morgan Stanley, a prominent U.S.-based global investment bank and financial services corporation, is

China's Renewed Commitment to Developing Nations: Insights from BRI White Paper

China's Renewed Commitment to Developing Nations: Insights from BRI White Paper

The Lede: China has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting developing nations, by releasing a white paperon a ten-year-anniversary for its signature Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). What we know: * The white paper published by the State Council Information Office of China on Tuesday said that the current form of

Qatar Eyes Trade Agreement Amid China's Middle East Energy Expansion

Qatar Eyes Trade Agreement Amid China's Middle East Energy Expansion

The Lede: Qatar is actively seeking involvement in the negotiations on the China-Persian Gulf free-trade agreement, driven by its substantial $28.8 billion natural gas deal with China and the growing Chinese support for harnessing solar energy, Qatar’s Consul General in Hong Kong told The South China Morning Post