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Taiwan Swears In New President As China Pressure Grows

The inauguration ceremony will take place Monday morning at the Japanese colonial-era Presidential Office Building in Taipei
Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as Taiwan's president in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Lai succeeded Tsai Ing-wen in a ceremony closely watched by China, which claims the island as part of its territory, and the US, its key partner and weapons provider.

Xi, Putin Hail Ties As 'Stabilizing' Force In Chaotic World

Putin was in China for a two-day state visit on Thursday
Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations' ties as a stabilizing force in a chaotic world as they met Thursday in Beijing, where the Russian president is seeking greater Chinese support for his war effort in Ukraine and isolated economy.
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China's Xi Welcomed With 'Respect And Love' In Serbia

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed his strong support for China's sovereignty over Taiwan Wednesday as he gave a lavish welcome to President Xi Jinping, who is seeking to deepen political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen complained Chinese goods were flooding the European market

EU Ready To Protect Economy, Bloc Chief Tells China

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday that the EU would not shrink back from taking tough measures to protect its economy and security, amid tense trade relations with China.

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