Category: Special Topics

International Legislators Condemn French President’s ‘Ill-Judged’ Remarks on Taiwan

April 11, 2023
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The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance in China (IPAC) on April 10 denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s remarks that urged Europe to stay out of the conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan. IPAC members said they were dismayed by Macron’s “ill-judged” remarks that disregarded Taiwan’s role in the global economy and undermined the international community’s…

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Philippines Urges ‘Transparent and Sincere Engagement’ in US-China ‘Strategic Rivalry’

April 11, 2023
Asia & PacificChinaChina-Taiwan TensionsChina-US rivalrySecretary Enrique ManaloSpecial TopicsTaiwanthe philippinesUSUS-China relationsWorld
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The Philippines has called for a commitment to dialogue in the “strategic rivalry” between the United States and China, as any escalation of tensions over Taiwan could lead to “adverse repercussions” for the entire Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) forum in Washington on Monday, Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo…

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Criticism Over French President’s Comments on US and Taiwan Continues

April 11, 2023
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French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American vassal states. Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood…

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French President Panned for Warning Europe Against Becoming US Vassal

April 11, 2023
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French President Emmanuel Macron has again been castigated for comments he made following a diplomatic visit to China, where he urged Europe to pursue strategic autonomy and resist becoming American “vassals.” Australian Senator Simon Birmingham, the shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, said that Macron’s comments were unbecoming of a country like France that stood for…

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‘These Are Sovereign Decisions for Each Country to Make’: State Dept on Tunisia’s Plan to Join Bloc With China, Russia

April 10, 2023
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The North African nation of Tunisia plans to join BRICS, a bloc of the world’s leading developing economies including Brazil, Russia, Iran, China, and South Africa. Asked about the issue, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said that it was “a sovereign decision” for Tunisia to make. The coalition of developing nations includes some…

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Beijing Weakens Its Competitors to ‘Expand Its Own Power While Looking Like a Peacemaker’: Expert

April 10, 2023
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As Russia faces increasing isolation due to its invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has extended a helping hand to Russia, from military, economic, and political cooperation to teaching dictatorial tactics. A China expert believes that the CCP’s strategic intent is to intensify global conflict, weaken the democratic camps, and ultimately take advantage…

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Trudeau’s Chief of Staff Telford Set to Testify on Beijing Foreign Interference

April 10, 2023
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Opposition MPs from all major parties battled hard to get some face time with Katie Telford, chief of staff to the prime minister, who is expected to be in a House of Commons committee this week to testify on issues related to interference by the Chinese regime in Canada’s democracy. Liberal MPs on the House…

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Trudeau’s Chief of Staff Telford Set to Testify on Foreign Interference

April 10, 2023
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Opposition MPs from all major parties battled hard to get some face time with Katie Telford, chief of staff to the prime minister. As a result, Telford is expected to appear before a House of Commons committee this week to testify on issues related to interference by the Chinese regime in Canada’s democracy. Liberal MPs…

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China Using Multi-Pronged Approach to Subjugate the UN’s Foreign Policy Agendas: Experts

April 10, 2023
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The United States and its allies faced a China blockade at the UN on March 17 when they tried to spotlight the dire human rights situation and increasing repression in North Korea. Russia joined China in what analysts increasingly see as a trend of multi-faceted sabotaging of the United Nations–its principles, practices, and institutions. Experts…

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China Ends Taiwan Drills After Practicing Blockades, Precision Strikes

April 10, 2023
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TAIPEI—China ended three days of military drills around Taiwan on Monday saying they had tested integrated military capabilities under actual combat conditions, having practiced precision strikes, and blockading the self-ruled island. Taiwan responded to Beijing’s announcement by saying it would “never relax” its efforts to strengthen combat readiness and would closely monitor China’s missile forces…

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