Taiwan MP says AUKUS pact is a ‘security net’ against China SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Beijing has repeatedly expressed its anger towards the trilateral security pact between the US, UK and Australia. The pact, which provides nuclear-armed submarines to Australia in order to limit the China threat in the Indo-Pacific, could be an obstacle to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan , the island it is claiming sovereignty over. Related articles Former army chief warns war with China will come as a surprise Putin’s Iran alliance: Russia to launch spy satellite for Tehran Previously arguing that AUKUS sets a dangerous precedent by allowing nuclear actors to hand over technology to non-nuclear states, … [Read more...] about China unleashes fury at AUKUS as Xi leaves world holding breath with Taiwan invasion fears
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Concerned Canada urges China to ‘de-escalate’ tensions with US amid Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
US's Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan's capital Taipei SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Canada’s Foreign minister Melanie Joly said that they are concerned about heightened tensions after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit this week. Ms Pelosi - the most senior US politician to visit in 25 years - departed on Wednesday after meeting leaders in the capital Taipei. Related articles Ukraine LIVE: Putin now has Zelensky's home in crosshairs Russia in FLAMES: Shocking images show smoke cloud outside Moscow Ms Joly called on China to de-escalate the situation, after Beijing furiously said: “Those who offend China will be punished.” She added: “We think that legislators do visits around the … [Read more...] about Concerned Canada urges China to ‘de-escalate’ tensions with US amid Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Scotland facing EXODUS of companies under new energy pricing reforms: ‘Not viable’
Keir Starmer claims Nicola Sturgeon is pitting Scot against Scot SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A proposed reform to the wholesale electricity market is being explored by National Grid and Ofgem, which aims to access the low cost of renewable energy for the locations where it is produced. At present, the price of electricity is set by the highest costing fuel – gas - and most locations pay more or less the same price regardless of how much energy is being produced in that region. Related articles UK facing EXODUS after Sturgeon unveils new independence plan Energy crisis: UK squandering opportunity to slash £1bn off bills As Scotland has the largest renewable capacity in the whole of the UK, … [Read more...] about Scotland facing EXODUS of companies under new energy pricing reforms: ‘Not viable’
UK’s biggest microchip factory facing threat from China: ‘It’s madness’
US and UK missile destroyers put out of action by microchips SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nexperia, a subsidiary of Chinese technology company Wingtech, technically purchased the Newport Wafer Fab factory last year. But in January, Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng acquired the power to intervene in the sale, and he is reportedly still mulling over the decision. Related articles Octopus Energy CEO lays out roadmap for £1,000 heat pumps: 'Much ch... Boris unveils energy masterplan to slash bills for millions Under the National Security and Investment Act, he may be able to block the sale on security grounds. Researchers at the Policy Exchange think tank reiterated previous concerns to Mr … [Read more...] about UK’s biggest microchip factory facing threat from China: ‘It’s madness’
War with China will be ‘sharp and fast’ surprise, warns ex-army chief after Pelosi visit
Pelosi made Biden 'look weak' with visit to Taiwan says Bolt SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The news comes as tension remains high following a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelos i to the island of Taiwan, resulting in open and frank warnings by Beijing, including live fire exercises on the doorstep of Taipei. Furthermore, on a diplomatic scale, China has imposed sanctions on Ms Pelosi and her family sparking further tension in the already hostile situation as ties between Washington and Beijing suffer as a result. Related articles China-Taiwan LIVE: Putin ally wanted Xi to shoot down Pelosi's plane China '4 years away' from successful Taiwan invasion Speaking of the notion of a conflict … [Read more...] about War with China will be ‘sharp and fast’ surprise, warns ex-army chief after Pelosi visit
China to create doomsday nuclear ‘super torpedo’ to mimic Russia’s tsunami Poseidon
China: Southern Theater Command shoot missiles during training SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The news comes following a Russian state television threat against the UK of a “ nuclear tsunami ” over 500m tall being used to wipe out Britain due to its support for Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. Furthermore, Vladimir Putin’s mouthpieces have also promoted the notion of a nuclear strike against London and New York using the feared multi-warhead SATAN II missile, capable of hypersonic speed, and hitting the UK within three minutes. Related articles Joe Biden 'worried' about China-Taiwan war as US beefs up presence Taiwan: US urged against backing down as China resumes military drills Recent … [Read more...] about China to create doomsday nuclear ‘super torpedo’ to mimic Russia’s tsunami Poseidon
China allies: China’s key allies as Taiwan warns of impending ‘invasion’
China: ‘Another audience watching’ drills says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Beijing has stiffly opposed recent attempts by foreign powers to support Taiwan , as it continues to question the nation's independence. Taiwan's government warned today that military drills conducted by the Chinese government when Nancy Pelosi visited last week served as a pretext for invasion. Foreign minister Joseph Wu accused China of “gross violations of international law” and claimed it was using the exercises to "prepare for the invasion of Taiwan”. Related articles China unleashes fury at AUKUS as Xi leaves world holding breath Xi Jinping humiliated as Taiwan drill stunt backfires Does China have … [Read more...] about China allies: China’s key allies as Taiwan warns of impending ‘invasion’
‘Fragile’ Xi acting like ‘scared bully’ as Pelosi issues rallying cry to US Congress
Joe Biden set to hold a call with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info This came after Ms Pelosi visited Taiwan last week. She warned that members of Congress won't be intimidated by China's reaction to her visit. The House speaker told NBC’s Today show that just because Mr Xi "has his own insecurities, doesn’t mean that I am going to have him do my schedule for members of Congress". Related articles Mind-blowing' Russian causalities expose Putin's horrendous failings Xi Jinping risks trade nightmare with West if China pursues Taiwan Speaking on MSNBC's Morning Joe program, she added: "We’re not going to be accomplices to his isolation of Taiwan. "I think he’s in a … [Read more...] about ‘Fragile’ Xi acting like ‘scared bully’ as Pelosi issues rallying cry to US Congress
Corbyn’s praise for Xi Jinping’s ‘remarkable’ work during one-to-one meeting — REVISITED
Jeremy Corbyn says 'we might be in for years' of a war in Ukraine SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn is attending the Edinburgh Festival Fringe today. He joins former Unite the Union leader Len McCluskey for their show called 'Politics and Poetry with Corbyn and McCluskey’. Mr Corbyn is arguably one of the most opinion-splitting political figures in the UK – adored by many on the Left, but loathed enough by the electorate to suffer a crushing defeat in the 2019 general election. One area where the MP for Islington North regularly attracts criticism is his views on foreign affairs. Related articles Starmer danger: A Labour win would reverse Brexit and break-up UK … [Read more...] about Corbyn’s praise for Xi Jinping’s ‘remarkable’ work during one-to-one meeting — REVISITED
China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan in escalation of ‘war preparation’
Taiwan's military situation 'looks bleak' against China says expert This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Beijing's latest white paper on its position on Taiwan , titled The Taiwan Question and China's Reunification in the New Era , removed a line included in previous papers that claimed it "will not send troops or administrative personnel to be based in Taiwan" after achieving what China dubs "reunification". Related articles Xi Jinping humiliated as Taiwan drill stunt backfires Xi Jinping’s endgame near as Taiwan invasion to spark economic chaos The move hints at a decision by … [Read more...] about China withdraws promise not to send troops to Taiwan in escalation of ‘war preparation’