Biden sparks fresh confusion over US policy towards Taiwan
Taiwan "makes its own decisions," and that the self-governing island is "independent", he told reporters in New Hampshire
Geopolitics
Australia to protect critical technologies, in challenge to China
The top nine technologies on a list of 63 include quantum technologies that apply quantum physics to access, transmit and process vast quantities of information
Japan, U.S. hold antisubmarine drills in S. China Sea
The drills are thought to be aimed at strengthening their response capabilities with China’s aggressive maritime expansion in the South China Sea
US-China talks: Biden raises concerns over Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong; Xi warns of Taiwan ‘red line’
Mr Biden told Mr Xi that the US remains committed to the 'One China' policy on Taiwan and the two pledged to work together on energy and climate issues
Biden, in virtual summit with Xi, seeks to prevent ‘conflict’
Opening the meeting from the White House, Mr Biden told Mr Xi they need "guardrails" to prevent any US-China "conflict"
China’s Xi expected to prioritise Taiwan issue in Biden discussion
Beijing regards Taiwan as a renegade province to be reunified, by force, if necessary
US warns China over pressure on Taiwan ahead of Biden-Xi summi
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and expressed concern over China's continuing pressure on Taiwan
Xi-Biden talk seen as chance to put ties back on track
The meeting will be the first one-on-one meeting of Xi and Biden via video link since the US president took office in January
Japan, U.S. set to open talks on steel, aluminum tariffs
The talks are aimed at addressing “global steel and aluminum excess capacity,” restoring market-oriented conditions and preserving critical industries
Biden, Xi set to address Apec leaders amid heightened tensions
China set the tone with Mr Xi warning that the region must not return to the tensions of the Cold War era