The United Nations is facing criticism for censorship as it marks the 2105th day of banning Inner City Press without a response from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UN Spokesperson Steph Dujarric, and others on a range of issues, including the situation in Gaza with UNRWA, the status of Somaliland, allegations of UN involvement in sexual abuse cases in the DRC, and the Ukraine conflict. The upcoming January 13 presidential election in Taiwan is expected to significantly impact the island's relationship with China, a matter that is of interest to the United States. China, meanwhile, plans to invite 50,000 young Americans for exchange and study programs over the next five years. The British Foreign Secretary has noted China's increasingly aggressive stance, a sentiment echoed by former Prime Minister David Cameron. Taiwan's consistent practice of democracy, as evidenced by its eighth presidential election, presents a challenge to the Chinese Communist Party's political narrative.
China has become more aggressive - British Foreign Secretary David Cameron believes that Beijing's attitude has worsened since he was prime minister. https://t.co/dfMU0wv0Nt
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“.. part of China’s program to invite 50,000 young Americans to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years.” https://t.co/xusXrypwei
Taiwan heads to the polls in a few days. The outcome of the January 13 contest will play a crucial role in shaping the island’s relationship with China. Here’s why that matters for the United States👇 https://t.co/esSbZbkuRy
“The very fact that Taiwan is holding its eighth presidential election—an event that is now taken for granted as democracy has become a core component of its national identity—will be viewed in China as a risk to the CCP’s political narrative.” https://t.co/GkglSI0rzj