The Chinese leader’s speech this week has given President Tsai Ing-wen a chance to position herself as the defender of Taiwan’s young democracy.
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Afghan Leaders Dispute Trump’s Claim That Soviets Invaded to Fight Terrorists
President Ashraf Ghani contested President Trump’s claim that the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 to fight terrorists.
Xi Jinping Warns Taiwan That Unification Is the Goal and Force Is an Option
In his first major speech on Taiwan, the Chinese president laid out an unyielding stance, calling unification “the great trend of history.”
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China to Retry Canadian on Drug Charge Amid Diplomatic Spat
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Mattis Resignation and Afghan News Alarm U.S. Allies
In his parting letter, Mr. Mattis warned that America must “treat allies with respect” to preserve world peace.
Chinese Authorities Identify Third Canadian Detained in Diplomatic Spat
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Guy Parmelin is set to become economy minister, a job that involves negotiating international trade accords.