Congressman Building GOP Support to Recognize Taiwan Independence, as Republicans Push Tougher Stance on ChinaCongressman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) has seen growing Republican support for a resolution he’s sponsored to end the so-called “One-China” principle and recognize Taiwan as a separate independent country. Mr. Tiffany introduced his resolution in January and it

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Biden Touts ‘Constructive’ Talks With China Amid Criticisms of Insufficient Progress on Key IssuesFollowing a high-stakes meeting in San Francisco, President Joe Biden touted that the United States and China had “some of the most constructive and productive discussions” on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific leaders’ summit. Critics, however, point out

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China’s Property Slump to Ripple Through Other Sectors Long Term: AnalystsWith property sales falling faster in October and investment in real estate plummeting, analysts fear that the permeating risks of the real estate crisis will spread to other sectors of China’s economy. Despite Beijing’s recent actions and measures, analysts believe the spillover effects will persist in the “foreseeable future.” “The prolonged property market downturn is resulting in adverse spillover effects to other nonfinancial corporate sectors through direct and indirect channels, [while] most sectors will face [the] effects for foreseeable future,” said Moody’s in a client note viewed by The Epoch Times on Nov. 14. The first round will be the direct impact, mainly through decreased economic activity, including the property-related supply chain. The indirect effect will follow as “a feedback loop of a weakened macroeconomic environment and weaker consumer, and investment sentiment that also leads to lower borrowing propensity and risk aversion,” the note said....

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US Lawmakers Question Apple CEO Whether Cancellation of Jon Stewart’s Show Was Related to China CommentaryHouse of Representative members leading a special committee questioned Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday concerning the tech company’s choice to cancel Jon Stewart’s Apple TV+ talk show because the host was planning a segment on China. The letter addressed whether or not the streaming giant was reticent about having China as the subject material of one of the series’ episodes, as originally reported by Variety. In essence, it emphasized the importance of an open exchange of ideas. It was signed by the leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Community Party (CCP), including Chair Rep. Michael Gallagher (R-Wis.) and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), the panel’s ranking Democrat....

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