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“Production” talks between China and the US in Luxembourg after several days of intense exchanges
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Beijing and Washington announced on Monday that there had been “open and fruitful” talks between senior defense and diplomatic advisers to China and the United States, especially after a few days of sharp exchanges, especially over Taiwan.
The tone of the rhetoric abruptly eased during a meeting in Luxembourg compared to last week, when Chinese Defense Minister warned that Taiwan would not hesitate to wage a war to prevent independence, while his US envoy criticized Beijing’s “provocative and destructive military actions.”
After their meeting on Monday, US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan and Yang Jiechi, director of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s office, did not announce a solution to key points, especially on Taiwan, which China considers an inseparable part of its territory. And intends to forcibly recover one day if necessary.
Xinhua News Agency quoted Yang as saying: The Taiwan issue is affecting the political pillar of Sino-US relations and, if not properly addressed, could be detrimental. He called on the United States to avoid “bad judgments” and “illusions” in this matter.
“Sullivan reiterated our long-standing position on a united China and our position and concerns about Beijing’s aggression and coercive behavior across the Taiwan Strait,” the White House said in a statement.
In recent months, tensions over Taiwan have escalated as Chinese military planes have infiltrated the island’s sign-in zone for air defense intensification. The US president recently questioned this delicate diplomatic balance, insisting that the United States would militarily defend the island if Beijing invaded.
Sullivan reiterated the policy of “strategic ambiguity” pursued by the United States for decades, according to which it recognizes China diplomatically but at the same time militarily supports Taiwan. A senior White House official told reporters that Sullivan’s meeting with Yang in Luxembourg lasted four and a half hours and was followed by a phone call between them on May 18.
Relations between Beijing and Washington have deteriorated in recent years, and the two powers face each other in areas such as international trade, human rights and, most recently, the war in Ukraine. In a White House statement, Sullivan stressed the importance of “maintaining a transparent, objective and effective discussion of a number of regional and global security issues and key issues in US-China relations. Open lines of communication to manage the competition between our two countries.”
For its part, the New China News Agency also described the meeting as “transparent, profound and constructive.” Yang agreed to continue the conversation, but made it clear that Beijing would not change its red lines.
“For some time now, the US has been pushing for more comprehensive control and expulsion of China,” he said, citing the Chinese agency as “refusing to define bilateral relations with rival China.”
According to the Chinese News Agency, Yang “also presented China’s official position on issues related to Xinjiang, Hong Kong, Tibet and the South China Sea and human rights and religion.” In these matters, China reiterates that it will not allow itself to interfere in its internal affairs.
The United States and its Western allies continue to warn Beijing about its claims in the South China Sea, where China disputes sovereignty over parts of the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Sino-US relations entered a dangerous phase under former President Donald Trump, who provoked a trade war in response to what he described as China’s arbitrary trade practices. Biden says he is considering raising some fees in an effort to curb high inflation at home.
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After Ukraine filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Hungary, Poland and Slovakia over a ban on its agricultural products, there were calls to freeze aid to Kiev, which is facing a war imposed by Russia. A year and a half.
All three countries expressed their anger at Ukraine’s move, with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki responding that “we can no longer transfer any weapons to Ukraine because we are now arming ourselves with the latest weapons.”
Some EU officials have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “experiencing a new episode of Western antagonism” as Ukrainian forces make slow gains in their counteroffensive against Russian forces still in control of large swathes of eastern and southern Ukraine.
High military spending
From Washington to Warsaw, the military spending and capabilities needed to help Ukraine have sparked controversy, although Western officials have downplayed the prospect of divisions among Kiev’s supporters.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said: “I don’t believe that a political disagreement will lead to a collapse,” and his prime minister only pointed out that the newly ordered weapons were destined for his country.
For his part, Jack Sullivan, the national security adviser in US President Joe Biden’s administration, said on Thursday that he hoped “Poland will continue to support Ukraine”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on a short trip to Washington this week, sought to bolster US support for his country, which has been factored into the political campaign ahead of next year’s presidential election.
Former US President Donald Trump and his main Republican challenger, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, want the US to stop sending weapons to Ukraine, they say.
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, acknowledged after his meeting with Zelensky on Thursday that the amount of money spent on propping up Kiev was discussed, but he said, “But we are investing in democracy.”
Other GOP presidential candidates support Ukraine, including former Vice President Mike Pence, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Lithuanian President Kitanas Nausėda, a key supporter of Ukraine against Russia, appealed to his counterparts in Ukraine and Poland to “resolve their differences” on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. ,” and said his country was ready to “facilitate” dialogue between them.
“Polish-Ukrainian relations have become hostages of the Polish election campaign,” said Piotr Boras, a senior fellow at the Warsaw-based European Council on Foreign Relations, referring to the country’s parliamentary elections next month.
However, he cautioned that the damage caused by Morawiecki’s comments is still there.
“It does great harm to the Ukrainian issue because this story echoes and legitimizes voices in Europe (mainly from the right) that question the need to provide arms to Ukraine,” Boras told The Associated Press.
Slovakia’s two-term prime minister, Robert Fico, is a front-runner in parliamentary elections, backs Russia and has pledged to end Slovakia’s military and political support for Ukraine if elected in the September 30 election.
Nicolas Mazohar, a military analyst at the Center for Defense Studies at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, said some political parties could play on nationalism to “favour voters” and avoid the idea of ”unfair solidarity”. Ukraine” at the expense of domestic interests.
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Emirates News Agency – Tomorrow… the conclusion of the European stages of the President’s Cup for Arabian horses in the Netherlands
Saturday, September 23, 2023 – 1:19 p.m
THE HAGUE, September 23 / WAM / His Highness’s European leg of the President’s Cup Series for Thoroughbred Arabian Horses will conclude tomorrow, Sunday, in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, by hosting the 11th leg on the “Dandocht” grass track. A precious trophy in its “30th” edition.
This prestigious cup racing series is held under the patronage and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidency of the United Arab Emirates and His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has a keen interest in promoting the Arabian horse racing industry. Supports owners and breeders of Arabian horses in all countries of the world.
It is conducted based on the UAE’s abiding interest in preserving the Arabian horse journey, as it is a true legacy of the UAE’s national heritage and an extension of the approach of its late founder, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God be pleased with him. Be kind to him.
Raced over a distance of 2,150 meters for horses 4 years of age and older, the President’s Cup Race for Arabian Horses testifies to a group representing the elite of Arabian horses, stalls and stables on the European continent. The third type.
The list of participating horses includes champions of expensive Cup races at previous stations and a group of stars from major Arabian horse races around the world, such as: the horse “Messi” (Dos x Jeanne d’Arc Pint Dorman) owned by Fido Keersmaekers. Supervised by trainer Timo Keersmaekers and led by jockey William Mungel and horse “Jarf” (Dahes).
There is the horse “Salva” (Galino x Ragia Pint Amer) owned by Vatnan Racing, overseen by trainer Alban de Miol and jockey Stephen Brooks, and “Alegio” (Nishane x Gibellina Pint Darvish) owned by owner and trainer Marion Falk. Weissmeier and Jackie Robin Haydns and “Picasso T.” (Maqadir x Baiba de pint Djendal) owned by SBM Horse Racing, jockey Stephen Haylen under the supervision of trainer Susan Postema and “Faridha Bey” (Al Haniyas) DA bint Majd Al Arab) owned and trained by Peter Dekkers and led by jockey Christoph Dehens, and “Babylon” T (Al Murtajaz x Beba de Pint Jandal) is owned and trained by Jotlef Gerard and ridden by jockey Kobi Vanderbeek.
Faisal Al-Rahmani, General Supervisor of the President’s Cup Series for Thoroughbred Arabian Horses, said: “With the conclusion of the European Stations in the Netherlands, we confirm the unprecedented success of the prestigious European racetracks in expensive Cup races.” After the “30th” edition was held in their respective countries, there is a great and shared interest with the United Arab Emirates in creating strong races for Arabian horses (France, Italy, Poland, Belgium, Sweden, etc.) to the highest levels. , Britain, Kazan, Russia and Germany), which embodies the prestigious status of the event and its long-standing leadership throughout its historical journey.
He added: These victories are due to the generous support of the beloved cup series and also reflect the pioneering role of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the UAE. His keen interest in promoting the success of the Arabian horse racing process in the office of the President and globally.
Al-Rahmani stressed the importance and place of the Dutch station race in the agenda of expensive cup races, which succeeded in achieving important achievements at the level of encouraging owners and breeders to show interest in the Arabian horse. Its success, and the strong participation of elite European and Dutch Arabian horses, is witness to the race.
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Muhammad al-Jarh, spokesman for the Libyan government’s Supreme Committee for Emergencies and Rapid Response, appointed by the parliament, announced that the number of victims of Hurricane “Daniel” rose to 3,753 deaths in the city of Derna after 168 bodies. Recently recovered.
At a press conference from the city of Shahad on Friday evening, Al-Zar indicated that a program for psychological care had been created in the storm-affected areas.
Al-Zar said a multi-person advisory committee would be formed to provide support to the Supreme Emergency Committee.
Talking about the issue of establishing an executive committee for the Terna City Council, the speaker emphasized that it will be the voice of the city during the next phase and will replace the sacked City Council.
He pointed out that the government appointed by the House of Representatives announced on Friday that a conference on the reconstruction of Terna will be held on the 10th of October, indicating that “modern and fast” ideas will be presented. For the reconstruction of Terna and other areas affected by “Daniel”.
It is noteworthy that since the disaster occurred on September 10, there have been conflicting reports about the number of people who died due to the flood.
The World Health Organization says 4,014 people have died and more than 8,500 are still missing.
“The scale of this disaster is staggering… and it is no exaggeration to say that rapid and coordinated action is needed,” said Dr. Ahmed Zuidan, WHO representative in Libya. We are working closely with our partners, national authorities and the international community to provide vital assistance.
“Saving lives and restoring essential health services at this very difficult time.”
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