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Chips on the menu as Taiwan and Germany meet to discuss semi-conductors and AI

A German government minister is in Taiwan for two days of talks on education and research that could lead to closer ties on artificial intelligence and help her country tap the latest semi-conductor technology.

Xi Jinping begins historic third term as China's president | Oneindia News

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Xi Jinping Is Awarded a 3rd Term as President of China

Xi Jinping Is Awarded a , 3rd Term as , President of China. NBC News reports that President Xi Jinping of China was awarded a third term on March 10 by a vote of 2,952 to zero. The appointment sets Xi up for a lifelong term as president. The two-term limit stipulated in China's constitution was recently removed. What we’re starting to see is sort of an undermining of a lot of the rules, both formal and informal, , James Gethyn Evans, Harvard University, via NBC News. ... that were put in place by his predecessors in favor of him getting his allies into the top job, James Gethyn Evans, Harvard University, via NBC News. Analysts predict that Xi will continue moving toward a politically-fraught unification of Taiwan and China. Xi has promised essentially more of the same on Taiwan. , Wen-Ti Sung, Australian National University, via NBC News. Xi still promises no specific timeline on unification, Wen-Ti Sung, Australian National University, via NBC News. It has been suggested that Xi may be pressured into hardening his stance on Taiwan. Xi Jinping has repeatedly said Taiwan’s future is with China, , James Gethyn Evans, Harvard University, via NBC News. ... and hard-liners within the regime will be pushing for a firmer stance on Taiwan as time goes on, James Gethyn Evans, Harvard University, via NBC News. In addition, analysts predict that gender equality in China's government will likely continue to remain stagnant. Politics is traditionally regarded as a male-dominated profession, Yun Sun, The Stimson Center, via NBC News. At the end of the day, it all goes through Xi Jinping, Rui Zhong, The Wilson Center, via NBC News

China Warns of Conflict if US Fails to Change Course

China Warns of Conflict , if US Fails to Change Course. NBC reports that China has warned that relations with the United States have veered from a "rational path," increasing the risk of conflict between the super powers. China's foreign minister Qin Gang said that China "pursue a sound and stable relationship with the U.S.". However, the former ambassador to the U.S. added that the Biden administration's call for, “establishing guardrails and not seeking conflict simply means that China should not respond in word or in action when attacked.”. However, the former ambassador to the U.S. added that the Biden administration's call for, “establishing guardrails and not seeking conflict simply means that China should not respond in word or in action when attacked.”. That’s not possible, Qin Gang, China's foreign minister, via NBC . NBC reports that relations between the U.S. and China have been deteriorating for the past several years. If the U.S. does not hit the brake but continue to speed down the wrong path, no amount of guardrails can prevent derailing and there will surely be conflict and confrontation, Qin Gang, China's foreign minister, via NBC . Qin also reportedly reiterated China's stance that the matter of Taiwan remains an internal affair for Beijing. According to Qin, the question of Taiwan's recognition as a part of China's territory is the first red line of relations between the U.S. and China that must not be crossed. According to Qin, the question of Taiwan's recognition as a part of China's territory is the first red line of relations between the U.S. and China that must not be crossed. While speaking on March 7, Qin also cited relations between China and Russia as an example of international relations. While speaking on March 7, Qin also cited relations between China and Russia as an example of international relations. The more unstable the world becomes the more imperative it is for China and Russia to steadily advance relations, Qin Gang, China's foreign minister, via NBC . The more unstable the world becomes the more imperative it is for China and Russia to steadily advance relations, Qin Gang, China's foreign minister, via NBC