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UK’s Starmer Faces Pressure to Get Tougher on China at G20
The government has faced criticism from lawmakers and human rights campaigners over how it handles China.
EU Moves to Ban Forced Labor Products
Regulation adopted by the European Council will tackle all forms of forced labor, setting it apart from the U.S. legislation targeting imports from Xinjiang.
Brazilian Falun Gong Practitioners Harassed as Chinese Delegation Arrived at G20
Dozens of Chinese counter-protesters moved to block banners from view of the road using large Brazilian and Chinese flags.
Wong Expresses Concern With Impending Sentencing of Australian Citizen by Hong Kong Court
The Australian minister has issued a statement in response to the developments in the Beijing-controlled Hong Kong.
CCP Leader Says Australia-China Ties Have ‘Turned Around’
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the G20 to discuss trade as Beijing braces for impending tariffs from the incoming Trump administration.
Starmer to Push for ‘Serious Pragmatic’ Discussions With China at G20
Sir Keir Starmer is the first UK prime minister in six years to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
CCP Attempts to Woo New Zealand Amid Trump Tariff Worries
Beijing seems to see impending U.S. tariffs as an opportunity to win allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Albanese Shrugs Off Praise From State-Owned China Daily Amid Impending Trump Tariffs
The prime minister said his only motive for opposing the president-elect’s tariff plans is Australia’s national interest.
Indonesia Edges Closer to Beijing, Signing a $10 Billion Trade Deal
Beijing has offered to support a free meals programme for Indonesia’s poor.
How Trump Could Transform Indo–Pacific Policy
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed that U.S. allies in the Indo–Pacific should spend more on defense.
EU’s Incoming Foreign Policy Chief Signals Bold Stance on China
‘China ... is now more a competitor and a systemic rival: Our dependencies toward China in the key sectors are our vulnerability,’ Kaja Kallas said.
Biden, Xi to Hold Bilateral Meeting at APEC Summit This Week
President Joe Biden plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in Peru on Nov. 16.
UN Failing to Maintain Global Peace: Shadow Minister Warns Against ‘Catastrophising’ Trump Election
The Australian government and opposition have moved to assuage concerns about a second Trump presidency.
Beijing Is Increasing Pressure on Philippines to Cede Territory, Says Defense Official
China said to be responding to President Marcos’s signing two measures strengthening Philippine sovereignty in the South China Sea.
Solomon’s Main CCP Opponent Can’t Get the Ear of Canberra, He Says
‘We were trying to get an appointment but we haven’t got one,’ Daniel Suidani said.
South Korea Proposes New Chips Package in Anticipation of Trump China Tariffs
South Korean lawmakers proposed subsidies, allowance for more overtime in anticipation of China’s slashing prices in a way that will edge out Korean rivals.
