#In Nepal, China shows desperation rather than confidence in competing with India

#In Nepal, China shows desperation rather than confidence in competing with India

In a recent speech in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, Chen Song, the Chinese Ambassador, told the Nepalese people that they were unfortunate to “have a neighbor like India.” Chen warned Nepal of the dangers of trading with India, downplaying the importance of India-Nepal relations and instead encouraging a closer relationship with China. Geographically, culturally, politically…

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#Johnson says Biden ‘projecting weakness’ after meeting with Xi Jinping

#Johnson says Biden ‘projecting weakness’ after meeting with Xi Jinping

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ripped President Biden for his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, claiming the president was “projecting weakness.” Biden and Xi met in San Francisco on Wednesday during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, where they traded barbs over policy regarding Taiwan but also showed openness to economic collaboration. Notably,…

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#China pushes back on Biden calling Xi a ‘dictator’

#China pushes back on Biden calling Xi a ‘dictator’

China’s Foreign Ministry is pushing back on President Biden calling President Xi Jinping a “dictator,” telling reporters on Thursday it “strongly opposes” the comments without mentioning Biden by name. “This statement is extremely wrong and irresponsible political manipulation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a routine briefing on Thursday, according to a Reuters…

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#How China uses summits to advance its real agenda

#How China uses summits to advance its real agenda

The leaders of the Chinese Communist Party have long harbored a peculiar passion for summits. Often labeled “strategic dialogues” between China and its major adversaries, these meetings are rarely meant to solve any specific issues. More often, the CCP uses them as platforms to salvage its domestic credibility, to promote its global vision — and to hoodwink…

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#Schumer faces Democratic divisions on Israel 

#Schumer faces Democratic divisions on Israel 

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), the first Jewish Senate majority leader in history and a staunch ally of Israel, faces a tricky divide in his caucus and the broader Democratic Party over how to respond to the attacks against Israel.   Schumer must navigate the growing tensions between Democratic allies of Israel and progressive…

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#Hamas attack challenges Biden’s goals in Middle East

#Hamas attack challenges Biden’s goals in Middle East

The unprecedented attack by Hamas against Israel has upended the Biden administration’s goals for peace in the region. President Biden, who has affirmed rock-solid support for Israel, will be challenged to hold the line in giving Jerusalem the space it requests to retaliate against Hamas in the besieged Gaza Strip, pushing back against expected calls for Israel…

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