Biden and Xi clash over Taiwan in Bali but Cold War fears cool

13 Sept 05:55 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held three-hour talks in Bali, aiming to manage strained U.S.-China relations and prevent a new Cold War, agreeing to more frequent communication.
Xi declared Taiwan the "first red line" in bilateral ties, while Biden reaffirmed the U.S. "One China" policy and expressed belief that China is not planning an imminent invasion of Taiwan.
Biden addressed North Korea's weapons testing, stating the U.S. would defend allies and signaling potential enhanced military presence in the region.
Both leaders agreed to resume dialogue channels on critical issues like climate change and debt relief, which had been suspended after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit.

China-funded Confucius Institutes deemed US national security threat: Hegseth

Yesterday 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

The US Department of Defense officially designated China-funded Confucius Institutes as a threat to national security, citing their role as Chinese Communist Party propaganda tools.
Despite previous shutdowns, these organizations reappeared under new names across 30 universities, aiming to steal intellectual property and influence American students, but have since been dismantled by the Defense Department.