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Hailed by Tory MPs as a Brexit benefit, CPTPP membership actually turns the UK into a willing pawn in Washington’s geopolitical game
Tory MPs hailed the UK’s entry last week into as a major step on the road to re-establishing Britain as a pioneer of free trade.
It was a coup for Rishi Sunak, said David Jones, the deputy chairman of the European Research Group of Tory Eurosceptics, who was excited to be aligned with “some of the most dynamic economies in the world”.

Despite qualms in Washington, Saudi officials have pressed the United States to help them develop nuclear power. But they are also exploring other options, including China.

With an eye on a possible conflict over Taiwan, analysts have scrutinized the war for insights ranging from the importance of supply lines to the power of nuclear threats.

Since January 2021, 44 states have introduced bills or taken other steps to restrict discussions of race, gender, and sexuality in U.S. history. In 2022, proposed educational gag ...

Taiwan sends aircraft to warn away nine Chinese fighter jets and one drone that breached unofficial barrier between two sides
Ten Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, normally an unofficial barrier between the mainland and the island, Taiwan’s defence ministry has said.
Nine Chinese fighter jets and one military drone crossed the median line in the 24 hours to 6am on Saturday, the ministry said in its daily report on Chinese military activities.

More than 60 self-exiled members of a Chinese Christian church who were detained in Thailand have paid fines for overstaying their visas but remain in police custody uncertain about their legal status ...

The bill first introduced in February 2020 simply called for setting aside January as Chinese American History Month and encouraging public schools to “designate time for appropriate activities ...

As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.

Tickets are on sale now for Oregon American Asian Pacific Islander (AAPI) Food + Wine’s first-ever wine festival. This is a party you want to attend. The Oregon AAPI Food & Wine Fest is the brainchild ...

Pedro Sánchez encourages dialogue between Xi Jinping and Ukrainian president during China visit
Spain’s prime minister has said he conveyed concerns over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Xi Jinping, urging Beijing to discuss peace plans with Kyiv directly, during a visit to China aimed at boosting ties between the two countries.
Speaking to reporters on Friday from the Spanish embassy in Beijing, Pedro Sánchez said the talks with the Chinese president had “transmitted our concern at the illegal invasion of Ukraine”, as well as “encouraged Xi to talk to President Zelenskiy” to learn first-hand about the peace plan proposed by Kyiv.

Assistant trade minister, Tim Ayres, says he does not believe Aukus plans will disrupt efforts to stabilise the relationship
Australian and Chinese officials will meet in Beijing next week in an effort to resolve continuing trade disputes between the two countries.
Australia’s assistant minister for trade, Tim Ayres, said the “highly technical discussions” loomed as the next opportunity for Australia to make progress with its largest trading partner.

Chinese-owned firm caught in geopolitical standoff, with US lawmakers leading charge against it
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