"Democratic Progressive Party wins Taiwan presidency but loses majority in legislature. With President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim now in charge, the 'icy peace' with China set to continue.
On eve of Taiwan election, Xi Jinping calls for ties with US that are 'stable, healthy and sustainable.' Liu Jianchao, a smooth-talking, possible future foreign minister, meets with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other officials on a visit to the US. And a Chinese diplomat threatens Australia saying support for Taiwan could push it 'over the edge of an abyss.'
Chip company CEOs from Nvidia, Intel, and Micron to testify on their China businesses. Montana Senator Jon Tester renews call for ban on Chinese land purchases, following revelation Chinese businessman is second-largest foreign land holder in America. And Xi aide Cai Qi gains influence in Beijing.
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Survey showing "preference falsification" suggests support for CCP exaggerated in previous polls
Hit television show heralding Chinese capitalists of the go-go ‘90s shows nostalgia for era when entrepreneurs were celebrated and the economy was still growing rapidly
Rising popularity of civil service jobs could hurt innovation and development of private business
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