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Former Taiwan President Warns of Looming Choice Between Peace and War Following China Visit
In the wake of his groundbreaking trip to China, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou cautioned that escalating tensions with China under Taiwan's current administration would force the island to choose between "peace and war" in the future. 
In the wake of his groundbreaking trip to China, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou cautioned that escalating tensions with China under Taiwan's current administration would force the island to choose between "peace and war" in the future. -
Ukrainian Forces Persist in Battered Bakhmut, World Leaders Urge China to Help End Conflict
During a meeting in Beijing, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to leverage his influence to encourage Russia to cease hostilities, now in their 14th month, and engage in negotiations. 
During a meeting in Beijing, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to leverage his influence to encourage Russia to cease hostilities, now in their 14th month, and engage in negotiations. -
Major Escalation as Over 30 Rockets Launched from Lebanon into Israel Following al-Aqsa Mosque Incidents
On Thursday, Israel experienced a significant escalation in regional tensions as dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon in response to Israeli police raids at the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. 
On Thursday, Israel experienced a significant escalation in regional tensions as dozens of rockets were fired from Lebanon in response to Israeli police raids at the al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. -
Iranian and Saudi Foreign Ministers Hold First Formal Meeting in Over Seven Years in Beijing
On Thursday, the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia convened in Beijing for their first official meeting in more than seven years, following China's facilitation of a deal to reestablish diplomatic ties between the two major regional powers. 
On Thursday, the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia convened in Beijing for their first official meeting in more than seven years, following China's facilitation of a deal to reestablish diplomatic ties between the two major regional powers. -
China Initiates Joint Patrols in Taiwan Strait, Taiwan Refuses Cooperation
In the central and northern areas of the Taiwan Strait, China's Fujian Maritime Safety Administration has begun a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation, which includes boarding ships, according to the administration's WeChat account. 
In the central and northern areas of the Taiwan Strait, China's Fujian Maritime Safety Administration has begun a three-day special joint patrol and inspection operation, which includes boarding ships, according to the administration's WeChat account. -
CICC Slashes Bonuses Amid Beijing's Push to Address Income Inequality
China International Capital Corp (CICC) is set to reduce bonuses for dealmakers by as much as 40% in response to the Chinese government's push to narrow income disparity, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation. This significant reduction marks one of the financial sector's most substantial cuts in the past two years. 
China International Capital Corp (CICC) is set to reduce bonuses for dealmakers by as much as 40% in response to the Chinese government's push to narrow income disparity, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the situation. This significant reduction marks one of the financial sector's most substantial cuts in the past two years. -
Italian Drug Cartels Turn to Chinese Underground Banking for Concealing Payments
Italian drug cartels are increasingly utilizing unlicensed Chinese money brokers to obscure cross-border transactions, according to Italian law enforcement and judicial authorities. This recent trend highlights how an issue, previously associated with Latin American narcotics groups and combated by U.S. authorities, has infiltrated Europe. 
Italian drug cartels are increasingly utilizing unlicensed Chinese money brokers to obscure cross-border transactions, according to Italian law enforcement and judicial authorities. This recent trend highlights how an issue, previously associated with Latin American narcotics groups and combated by U.S. authorities, has infiltrated Europe. -
Foxconn Founder Terry Gou Makes Second Attempt at Taiwan Presidency
Terry Gou, the founder of Apple supplier Foxconn, is once again seeking the presidential nomination for Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), which has historically advocated for close ties with China. 
Terry Gou, the founder of Apple supplier Foxconn, is once again seeking the presidential nomination for Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), which has historically advocated for close ties with China. -
Chinese Carrier Group Sails Near Taiwan Ahead of Tsai Ing-wen's Meeting with US House Speaker
On Wednesday, Taiwan's defense ministry announced that a Chinese aircraft carrier group was sailing in the waters southeast of the island, coinciding with President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles. 
On Wednesday, Taiwan's defense ministry announced that a Chinese aircraft carrier group was sailing in the waters southeast of the island, coinciding with President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles. -
Finland Joins NATO, Expanding Alliance's Border with Russia and Challenging Putin
Finland officially became NATO's 31st member on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in northeastern Europe's security landscape and extending the alliance's border with Russia by 1,300 kilometers (830 miles). The Nordic nation's accession took place during a formal ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels. 
Finland officially became NATO's 31st member on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in northeastern Europe's security landscape and extending the alliance's border with Russia by 1,300 kilometers (830 miles). The Nordic nation's accession took place during a formal ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
