U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday, his first direct contact with the leader of the world's second-largest economy since winning the November U.S. presidential election and taking office last month.
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping for the first time since coming into office on Wednesday evening.
Biden stressed human rights concerns and the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, while Xi warned that a confrontation between the two nations would be a "disaster." Xi also urged that the two sides should re-establish the means to avoid misjudgments, according to the Chinese foreign ministry's account of the call.
Biden emphasised what he called Beijing's "coercive and unfair practices," including its "crackdown in Hong Kong, reported human rights abuses in Xinjiang, and increasingly assertive actions in the region, including toward Taiwan, the White House said in a statement.
But Xi maintained a hardline tone on Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Taiwan, which he said were matters of "sovereignty and territorial integrity." It was Xi's first call with a U.S. president since he spoke with former President Donald Trump last March.
Since then, relations between the two countries have plunged to their worst level in decades, with Trump blaming China for the global health crisis, launching a trade war, sanctioning Chinese officials and firms perceived to be security threats, and challenging Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Chinese officials have expressed cautious optimism that bilateral relations will improve under Biden and urged Washington to meet Beijing halfway.
But the Biden administration has made clear it will continue to maintain pressure on China, while also pledging a more multilateral approach.
A senior Biden official said the administration will look at adding new targeted restrictions on certain sensitive tech exports to China, and there would be no quick moves to lift Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports.
Welcome to the International News Wrap, your go-to source for the latest developments from around the globe, exclusively on OneIndia. From the unprecedented floods in Dubai to the escalating tensions threatening a potential third World War, there's no shortage of significant events shaping the international landscape. Today, we cover a spectrum of stories, from the heartwarming return of a Kerala woman from Iran to the crucial push by President Biden to secure aid for Ukraine. Stay tuned as we delve into the top international developments of the day, keeping you informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings across the world.
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Joe Biden has suggested his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down during the Second World War - as he said Donald Trump was.. Sky News
Biden Wants to Increase Tariffs , on Chinese Steel and Aluminum Imports.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Speaking from the United Steelworkers
union in Pennsylvania on April 17.
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Biden will call on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to triple tariffs on Chinese
steel and aluminum, NPR reports. .
Those tariffs are presently at about 7.5%.
While these Chinese imports "account for less than 1% of U.S. demand," the country's steel prices are 40% cheaper than America's, NPR reports. .
The White House is concerned that
this could prompt a surge of exports. .
China's policy-driven overcapacity poses
a serious risk to the future of the
American steel and aluminum industry, Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The president understands
we must invest in American
manufacturing, but we also have
to protect those investments and
those workers from unfair exports. , Lael Brainard, Biden's top economic adviser, via NPR.
The Biden administration also sent officials to Mexico to discuss preventing Chinese steel from entering the U.S. via its southern neighbor. .
I want to emphasize our desire to
cooperate and partner with Mexico
on addressing imports coming in
to the North American market as
a way of circumventing tariffs, Senior administration official, via NPR.
I'm not going to get ahead
of the diplomatic conversations
that have happened today and
that will be happening in the
days and weeks to come. , Senior administration official, via NPR.
But I think we're hoping to come to
a mutually acceptable solution with
Mexico, because this is a problem that
affects both of our economies, Senior administration official, via NPR.
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company. .
United Steelworkers recently endorsed Biden
after he voiced his opposition to a U.S. Steel takeover by Nippon Steel, a Japanese company.
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Senior U.S. officials unveil China's significant backing of Russia's war effort in Ukraine, with reports detailing crucial military support. Despite denials from the Chinese Embassy, concerns rise over China's role. Join us as we delve into the geopolitical implications of this revelation.
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US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
CNN reports that the United States aviation industry
has urged the Biden administration to pause the
approval of more flights to and from China.
According to an open letter, China's
“existing harmful anti-competitive policies”
are affecting U.S. airlines and workers.
The competitive disadvantage
is harmful to the approximately
315,000 workers employed
by U.S. passenger airlines
that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken
and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was
signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
Members of the group include American Airlines,
Delta and United, along with other unions
representing aviation workers.
If the growth of the Chinese aviation
market is allowed to continue unchecked
and without concern for equality of access
in the market, flights will continue to be
relinquished to Chinese carriers at the
expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN.
CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February
that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the
number of direct passenger flights to the United States.
At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers
approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights,
increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to the pandemic,
over 150 weekly
flights were allowed. .
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden.
China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number
of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden
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Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday that external interference would not impede the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. He emphasised that all issues are open for discussion. Since the Republic of China government retreated to Taiwan in 1949 following a civil war loss to Mao Zedong's communists, no sitting Taiwanese leader has visited China. However, Ma, who served as president from 2008 to 2016, broke this pattern last year, marking the first visit by a former Taiwanese leader to China. This visit, Ma's second, occurs amid heightened military tensions in the region.
#China #Taiwan #XiJinping #MaYingjeou #Tensions #FamilyReunion #CrossStraitRelations #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #EastAsia
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Watch as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meet in Beijing, demonstrating solidarity amid geopolitical tensions. Lavrov's visit follows Putin's consideration of China for his first foreign visit after his recent election victory. Explore how China and Russia are bolstering economic ties amidst Western sanctions imposed on Moscow for its actions in Ukraine. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping global politics.
#China #ChinaRussia #ChinaRussiaRelations #ChinaRussiaTies #Russia #RussiaUkraineWar #XiJinping #SergeiLavrov #VladimirPutin #Oneindia
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Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China’s “aggression” against the Philippines in the South China Sea. The protesters marched towards the Chinese consulate in Manila, chanting “China leave!” while others called out China’s “aggression” against Filipino people in the South China Sea. The Philippines and China have had a series of maritime run-ins, including an incident last month where China used water cannons to disrupt a Philippine supply mission to soldiers stationed on a grounded warship in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.
#PhilippineProtest #XiEffigyTrampled #ChinaAggression #SouthChinaSea #MaritimeTensions #ProtestAgainstChina #TerritorialDispute #RegionalSecurity #ASEANUnity #InternationalRelations
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The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage.
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Organisers of the Beijing half marathon will investigate allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China's star runner He Jie to win Sunday's.. BBC Sport
Watch as the United States takes a stand against the crackdown on rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by imposing new visa restrictions on multiple officials. Stay updated on the latest developments in the ongoing tensions between the US and China over the situation in the Chinese-ruled territory.
#USNews #HongKong #USVisa #HongKongVisa #VisaRestrictions #USVisaRestrictions #RightsCrackdown #UnitedStatesofAmerica #Oneindia
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Hong Kong Passes , New Security Law.
On March 19, lawmakers in Hong Kong unanimously passed Article 32.
The national security bill
"punishes treason, sabotage, sedition,
the theft of state secrets and espionage
with up to life imprisonment," Reuters reports. .
The legislation will go into effect on March 23.
John Lee, a political leader
in the country, referred to the new law
as a "historic moment for Hong Kong.".
However, critics say that the
new legislation could be utilized to
"eliminate dissent through the fear of arrest
and detention," restricting free speech and more.
However, critics say that the
new legislation could be utilized to
"eliminate dissent through the fear of arrest
and detention," restricting free speech and more.
On March 14, the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China wrote Secretary of State Antony Blinken to oppose the new laws.
The commission also urged the American government to "take additional steps to protect American citizens and businesses," Reuters reports. .
An ever-expanding notion of national
security will only make Hong Kong less safe
for U.S. businesses and citizens living in
Hong Kong as well as Hong Kongers seeking
to exercise their fundamental freedoms, The U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission
on China, via letter to Antony Blinken .
China's Foreign Ministry Commissioner's
office responded to the criticism. .
China's Foreign Ministry Commissioner's
office responded to the criticism. .
Immediately stop the political
manipulation and interference
in Hong Kong affairs, China's Foreign Ministry Commissioner's office, via statement
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Polish president Andrzej Duda has been welcomed to Trump Tower, the latest in a string of get-togethers between the aspirant US president and populist European leaders.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:02Published
Following a devastating earthquake in Taiwan, rescuers work tirelessly to locate 18 individuals still missing. Meanwhile, the earthquake's impact extends to local businesses, with tourism taking a significant hit. Join us for the latest updates on the ongoing search efforts and the economic repercussions in the aftermath of this natural disaster.
#TaiwanEarthquake #Taiwan #TaiwanNews #TaiwanQuake #TaiwanTsunami #PacificOcean #TsaiIngwen #TaiwanVideos #TaiwanEarthquakeVideos #TaiwanEarthquakeUpdate #Oneindia
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The recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Amidst the chaos, one structure stood resilient: Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest skyscraper.
While countless buildings succumbed to the tremors, Taipei 101's survival can be attributed to its innovative design, featuring a massive steel orb known as a tuned mass damper. This architectural marvel, constructed with a combination of reinforced concrete and steel, enabled the skyscraper to sway with the seismic waves without suffering any damage.
#TaiwanEarthquake #Taipei101 #SkyscraperSurvival #TunedMassDamper #GoldenSphere #SeismicResilience #BuildingSafety #TaiwanTremor #StructuralStrength #EarthquakeEngineering
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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of bolstering India's military capabilities to maintain stability in the wider Indo-Pacific region.. IndiaTimes
The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region.
#SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics
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On Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the forthcoming trilateral summit involving the United States, Philippines, and Japan will entail an agreement to uphold security and ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Marcos departed for Washington in the afternoon to engage in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Earlier in the day, the Philippine leader informed reporters that while there would be a focus on addressing South China Sea concerns, the primary objective of the summit remains enhancing economic cooperation among the three allied nations.
#Philippines #Summit #SouthChinaSea #Cooperation #FumioKishida #JoeBiden #FerdinandMarcosJr #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #Geopolitics
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Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea. The Philippines continues to talk with China, and is exhausting all options to speak to Chinese leadership so as not to heat up tensions in the waterway, Marcos said. He added he hopes the recently concluded joint maritime activity with Japan, Australia, and the United States will reduce incidents at sea with China.
#SouthChinaSea #ChinaPhilippinesDialogue #FerdinandMarcosJr #PhilippinesChina #MilitaryDrills #ChinaPatrol #USPhilippinesJapanAustralia #JointDrills #IndoPacificCooperation #NavalOperations #RegionalSecurity #GlobalTensions #InternationalRelations
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On Sunday, China's military conducted a naval and air patrol in the disputed South China Sea, coinciding with joint drills held by the Philippines, US, Japan, and Australia. The Southern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army announced the patrol through its WeChat account, stating it would conduct a joint air and sea combat patrol on April 7. This announcement seemingly addressed the joint drills by the US and three other countries, emphasising control over military activities to prevent disturbances and hotspots in the region. Meanwhile, the United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines had previously declared their intention to conduct a "maritime cooperative activity" within the Philippine exclusive economic zone on Sunday.
#SouthChinaSea #MilitaryDrills #ChinaPatrol #USPhilippinesJapanAustralia #JointDrills #IndoPacificCooperation #NavalOperations #RegionalSecurity #GlobalTensions #InternationalRelations
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Address , Shortfalls in US Supply Chain.
President Joe Biden's executive order is
meant to address recent supply chain failures
as seen in both the health care and..
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U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee to be director of the CIA, William Burns, told a Senate committee on Wednesday that he saw competition with China - and countering its “adversarial, predatory”..
A phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia's King Salman will take place soon, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said on Wednesday, as Biden works to bring contact with Riyadh back..
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