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North Korean Diplomat Defects to the South, Shares News of Political Purge
Two senior North Korean diplomats who negotiated with the United States when the North’s leader, Kim Jong-un, exchanged threats of war and later held summit talks with President Donald J. Trump were purged a few years ago — one executed and the other sentenced to a penal colony, a North Korean defector said this week.
Taiwan’s Blunt-Talking Leader Faces China’s Backlash
The long-smoldering tensions between China and Taiwan have been entering a more precarious phase. In recent months, Beijing has threatened to severely punish Taiwanese citizens who challenge China’s claim to the island. More Chinese jets have buzzed the skies near it. Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed near Taiwan’s outer islands.
Banks trim China's GDP forecasts as its leaders huddle at plenum
SHANGHAI -- Investment banks have downgraded their forecasts for China's economic growth this year after weak second quarter results released on Monday, adding pressure on President Xi Jinping to offer more support at a key Communist Party meeting this week.
Tuesday Briefing: Donald Trump’s Running Mate
Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio, a political newcomer who was once an outspoken critic of Donald Trump, was chosen to be his candidate for vice president.
China's Tibet policy under brighter spotlight after U.S. law, U.N. review
HONG KONG -- As the latest session of the United Nations Human Rights Council was closing late last week after having adopted a review on China, U.S. President Joe Biden was signing a law on Tibet aimed at countering disinformation from Beijing.
Behind Modi’s Putin hug: Is India betting on Trump winning in November?
Modi’s Russia visit has drawn criticism from the US and Ukraine, but analysts say the bad optics might soon be forgotten.
Elon Musk plans to give $45 million a month to pro-Trump super PAC, WSJ reports
Elon Musk has said he is planning to pledge about $45 million a month to a newly formed super PAC backing former President Donald Trump's White House bid, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.