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China denies reshaping global order, seeks US cooperation, emphasises peace, and global collaboration
Elections may also trigger conflict with China or steer Taiwan toward becoming part of its neighbour
Chinese defense ministry criticizes the US, accusing it of a 'Cold War' mindset and meddling in the Asia Pacific
In Western media coverage, the highly-complex issue is often reduced to a simple ‘David and Goliath’ narrative
China accuses Taiwan of ‘distorting’ UN resolution, promoting ‘incremental Independence’
Typhoon Haikui causes canceled flights, evacuations, and precautionary measures; minimal damage reported
US approves potential $500M sale of F-16 infrared systems to Taiwan, Beijing wants Washington to cancel plan
Taiwan's Lai returns from trip; China holds military drills and patrols around the island in response
Taiwanese vice president's geopolitical proverbial is to identify Taiwan as a separate territorial integrity
Move likely to anger China, which has repeatedly called for a stop to arms' sale to the island