🌏 Asia-Pacific News Thread

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U.S. sanctions six Chinese officials over crackdown on Hong Kong human rights, freedoms - UPI.com

The United States has imposed sanctions against Chinese officials accused of committing human rights abuses in Hong Kong as it released its latest report on Beijing's influence over the city.

www.upi.com

 

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'Winner!' Conservative WSJ editors say China had an 'excellent week' — thanks to Trump

The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board, after months of warning, has had enough of Trump's tariff scheme — and is putting out a clear message to the administration: You're now making China great again.Trump’s tariffs are poised to "change the world order in many ways," the board...

www.rawstory.com

 

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South Korea to extend $68.12 billion in emergency liquidity to aid companies suffering amid U.S. tariffs - UPI.com

South Korea'sd government on Monday will provide up to $68.12 billion in emergency liquidity and other market stabilization measures for local companies hit by U.S. tariffs and amid tumbling stocks

www.upi.com

 

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China uses Ronald Reagan's 1987 speech to criticize Trump's tariffs

The Chinese Embassy has shared a clip of the iconic Republican criticizing tariffs, saying his words have "new relevance" amid Trump's global levies.

www.newsweek.com

 

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US and ally simulate missile attacks on China's invasion fleet: Report

Beijing has long claimed U.S. security partner Taiwan as part of its territory and has threatened to use force, if necessary, to achieve unification.

www.newsweek.com

 

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U.S. tariffs on China to increase to 104%, starting Wednesday - UPI.com

President Donald Trump's tariffs on 86 countries, including an overall 104% tariff on China, will go into effect Wednesday, according to the White House.

www.upi.com

 

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What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him

Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a gift

www.theguardian.com

 

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