Author: Nikita Singh

MA East Asian Studies, University of Delhi. Interested in China and Korean peninsula Learning Korean language

China declares in advance of a crucial party meeting that it reserves the right to use force against Taiwan as a last resort. - Asiana Times

A crucial party spokesperson stated that Beijing has reserved its right to use force against Taiwan under compelling conditions. This is before the anticipated installation of Xi Jinping as the Communist Party of China’s general secretary for the third time. China’s crucial party decision Using force against Taiwan is Beijing’s last alternative, according to a Communist Party of China (CPC) spokesperson, and it will only do so in extreme circumstances. Before the 20th National Congress of the CPC, which will transpire from October 16 to 22, the announcement was made during a press conference. 2,296 “elected” delegates who were chosen…

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Kenya denies China's Raiway debt default - Asiana Times

Kenya has fallen behind on interest payments on a loan provided by China, to build a railway line from the port city of Mombasa that opened in 2017. Kenya disputed on Thursday that it has fallen behind on interest payments on a loan provided by China, to build a railway line from the port city of Mombasa that opened in 2017. China, the largest creditor, now demands repayment since debts owed by African nations have matured. Both Kenya and Nigeria borrowed money from China, but Kenya is having trouble paying back the loan and interest, and this has resulted in…

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China claims to have a "fighting spirit" and has prioritized National interest over the past five years - Asiana Times

China, in its most direct admission yet that it has prioritized local issues above international ones, China’s Communist Party said on Wednesday that over the past five years it has “prioritized national interests” and exhibited a “fighting spirit”. As part of a reassessment of diplomacy under President Xi Jinping, observers say this confirmation of foreign policy during a crucial meeting is a clear indication that China will continue to be forceful. Xi is anticipated to extend his rule this month. According to Wednesday’s report from the state news agency Xinhua, the party’s Central Committee made its announcement at its sixth…

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Two Against One, Lukashenko Warns

Lukashenko, the Belarusian President, said that Russia and Belarus will deploy a joint military group against Ukraine for the alleged “aggravations” on the western borders of Belarus without hinting at any location for the military deployment.

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