The announcement of trade talks comes after Beijing fired missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this month became the highest-ranking American official to visit the island in 25 years.
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China renews Taiwan threats, island cites ‘wishful thinking’
China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island, amid international condemnation and a stinging rebuke from the self-governing democracy’s government.
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Maine delegation reacts to China’s latest moves
The lawmakers condemned China’s military exercises near Taiwan in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit this week.
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China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruptions
The move, seen as retaliation for a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, avoided disrupting one of the world’s most important technology and manufacturing relationships.
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China conducts missile strikes in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi visit
China says it has conducted ‘precision missile strikes’ in the Taiwan Strait as part of military exercises by its navy, air force and other departments in six zones surrounding the island.
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U.S. Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China to conduct military drills
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan, becoming the highest-ranking American official to visit in 25 years.
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‘One China’ principle: What this interesting aspect of diplomacy means for China and Taiwan
Tensions are high across the Taiwan Strait. But what are the origins of the relationship between China and Taiwan?
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Biden says U.S. military would defend Taiwan if China attacked island nation
The comments appeared to break from the long-standing U.S. policy of ‘strategic ambiguity’ before they were walked back by White House officials.
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No survivors found in crash of Chinese airliner, state media reports
The resulting forest fire was big enough to be seen on NASA satellite images.
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Biden signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act into law
The House and the Senate passed the measure last week. Lawmakers from both parties welcomed Biden’s signing of the law.