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China and U.S. to abide by Taiwan agreement

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US President Joe Biden has confirmed he and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have agreed to abide by the “Taiwan agreement”

The President of the United States appeared to be referring to America’s longstanding “one China” policy, where it recognises China rather than Taiwan.

But – the agreement further allows the United States to maintain a “robust unofficial” relationship with Tawian.

The announcement follows escalating tensions between Taiwan and Beijing

Beijing has sent “record numbers” of military jets into Taiwan’s air defence zone for four consecutive days.

Reports suggest the military action could be done as a way warning Taiwan’s president ahead of the island’s national day.

Taiwan has its own constitution, military, and democratically elected leaders, and considers itself a sovereign state

Beijing however, views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has not ruled out the possible use of force to achieve unification with the island.

The “One China” policy, which both President Biden and President Xi are believed to have referred to, is a key cornerstone of Sino-US relations.

The policy however is distinct from the One China principle, whereby China insists Taiwan is an inalienable part of one China to be reunified one day.

“I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree we’ll abide by the Taiwan agreement,”

– President Biden.
FILE PHOTO: Soldiers march to position during an anti-invasion drill on the beach during the annual Han Kuang military drill in Tainan, Taiwan, September 14, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang

“We made it clear that I don’t think he should be doing anything other than abiding by the agreement.

– President Biden

On Wednesday, Taiwan’s defence minister confirmed that military tensions with China were at its worst in more than 40 years.

The minister stated that the communist nation has the capability of mounting a “full-scale” invasion of Taiwan by 2025.

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Tensions are escalating between China and Taiwan.

“By 2025, China will bring the cost and attrition to its lowest. It has the capacity now, but it will not start a war easily, having to take many other things into consideration,”

Taiwan’s defence minister said.

Analysts watching China closely have previously warned that Beijing is becoming increasingly concerned that Taiwan’s government is moving the island towards a formal declaration of independence and wants to deter its President Tsai Ing-wen from taking any steps in that direction.

The latest warning comes even as a Taiwanese parliamentary committee undertakes a review of a special military spending budget of T$240bn ($8.6bn; £6.32bn) over the next few years that will mostly go towards naval weapons used by Taiwan forces.

The US has continued to sell weapons to Taiwan as part of Washington’s Taiwan Relations Act, which states that the United States must assist Taiwan defend itself.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.


In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.


Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

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Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.


President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.

Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.

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