NATO to agree master plan to deter growing Russian threat - The Jerusalem Post

NATO defense ministers are set to agree a new master plan on Thursday to defend against any potential Russian attack on multiple fronts, reasserting a bid to deter Moscow despite the alliance's new focus on China, diplomats and officials said.

US Senate Panel Advances Bill to Impose Sanctions Tied to South China Sea Issues - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would impose sanctions on Chinese individuals and entities involved in activities related to China's territorial disputes in the South China Sea and East China Sea, the panel's chairman Bob Menendez said in a statement.

Two Northern Chinese Areas Enforce Lockdown in COVID-19 Outbreak - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – China reported nine new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Oct. 18, the highest daily tally since the end of September, with the latest outbreak prompting two northern border areas to enforce a lockdown.

China pone en órbita a la nueva tripulación de su estación espacial

 

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China Opposes Indian Leader's Visit to Disputed Border Area - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – China said on Wednesday that it firmly opposes Indian vice president's visit to a disputed area on the China-India border, urging India to refrain from moves that complicate boundary issues and bring bilateral relations back on the right track and steady development.

‘Absolutely just’: Beijing says its military drills near Taiwan are a response to its provocations & collusion with foreign powers — RT

 The Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office has defended Beijing’s military exercises near Taiwan, claiming it is a “just” move to protect peace and stability, and blamed Taipei’s “collusion” with foreign forces.

China proposes 4-way engagement with Afghanistan - AA

China said Tuesday that Afghanistan was at a “crossroads” where “challenges and opportunities coexist.”

China's Foreign Ministry: Taiwan Ineligible to Join UN - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Taiwan as a province of China is ineligible for the United Nations membership, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday.

Blame Game Erupts as India, China Fail to Make Headway in Military Talks to Cool Border Tensions - Sputnik International

Statements from the armies of India and China on the 13th round of talks between corps commanders have suggested a stalemate in the long-running negotiations to defuse the crisis in Ladakh along the loosely demarcated Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Taiwan will not bow down to China, says president | Al Jazeera

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says her government will not bow down to pressure from China and will continue to bolster the island’s defences in order to protect its democratic way of life.

Le président chinois promet une réunification pacifique avec l'île rebelle de Taïwan

 

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Kunduz llora a sus muertos mientras los chiíes piden más protección frente al grupo Estado ISIS

 

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US Special Forces secretly deployed to Taiwan: Report

US Special Forces and Marines have been secretly training Taiwanese forces for at least a year, US media reported Thursday.

CIA Launches China Mission Center to Confront Beijing - FARS

 (FNA)- The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched a China mission center to confront perceived threats from Beijing, CIA Director William Burns stated on Thursday.

Biden says he and China's Xi have agreed to abide by Taiwan agreement - The Jerusalem Post

US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping about Taiwan and they agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement.

Beijing Reportedly Feared Trump Might Goad PLA Into Attack As Early As October 2020 - Sputnik International

A source inside the PLA told the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on Monday that high-ranking PLA officials feared the US was trying to goad China into a military response in late 2020 by engaging in “provocations.”

Taiwan says 38 Chinese military planes flew over its air defense zone| Agencia EFE

The Taiwanese defense ministry has reported that 38 Chinese military aircraft illegally flew into its air defense identification zone (ADIZ).

US and EU forge alliance on technology amid growing wariness of China

 

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China Slams UK for Harbouring ‘Evil Intentions’ After British Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait - Sputnik International

China slammed Britain for its “evil intentions” after a Royal Navy frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday.

China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad - BBC News

China will not build new coal-fire projects abroad, a move that could be pivotal in tackling global emissions.