Trump did not provide evidence in the speech for his claim that China is meddling in the U.S. election, but it followed an ad buy in a major U.S. paper located in a top agricultural hub by Chinese state media that pushed an anti-tariff line. He pointed to the ad buy later in a tweet
Daily Mail: Trump goes FACE TO FACE with China accusing them of interfering in the mid-term elections to force Republicans out of office and says: 'They don't want ME to win!'
* Donald Trump boldly accused China of working to oust Republicans this fall as a tactic to evade punishing trade actions
* 'They do not want me, or us, to win, because I am the first president ever to challenge China on trade,' he declared at the United Nations
* Trump made the charge during a UN Security Council meeting with China's foreign minister sitting three chairs down
* Wang Yi denied that his country would interfere in any other nation's domestic affairs and called Trump's claims an 'unwarranted accusation'
* President told reporters later that there's 'plenty of evidence' to back up his claim and tweeted after about an state-media ad buy in a major U.S. newspaper
* A four-page inset purchased by China Daily branded as a 'China Watch' section appeared in the Des Moines Register on Sunday
President Trump claimed at a United Nations Security Council meeting Wednesday that the Chinese are engaged in an active measures to disrupt the 2018 elections in retaliation for his hard-hitting tariffs.
Trump boldly accused China of working 'against my administration' to oust Republicans this fall as a tactic to evade punishing trade actions.
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MIDDLE EAST
Rouhani says Iran does not wish to go to war with U.S. forces in the region.
The Latest: Iran leader says US will return to nuclear deal.
US-Iran: Trump chairs key UN Security Council session.
Trump pledges new Middle East peace plan within months.
Syria says new air defences will make Israel think twice.
Civilian deaths in Yemen up by 164 percent: report.
EU, China and Russia in move to sidestep US sanctions on Iran.
Turkey will continue buying gas from Iran despite US sanctions – Erdogan.
Bolton warns Iran of 'hell to pay' if U.S. citizens harmed.
Palestinian refugee students strike against US cuts to UN agency.
Trump says he wants two-state solution for Mideast conflict.
Baghdad University makes global ranking.
ASIA
Maldives police and military say will uphold vote result.
US, Japan agree to negotiate a free trade agreement.
US top diplomat to visit N.Korea next month to set up summit.
Trump tells UN that Kim wants peace but presses sanctions.
Trump says to announce details of second meeting with North Korea's Kim.
North Korea again calls for Japan's apology for 'past sin'.
Japan's Shinzo Abe open to meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
Hundreds pay tribute to Vietnam president at state funeral.
Trade conflicts to dampen growth in Asia.
India PM Modi faces corruption allegations.
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak is 'living in a world of hallucination', says veteran politician.
AFRICA
Cameroon lurches toward election amid separatist conflict.
Blast kills eight soldiers in Burkina Faso.
Libyan government announces Tripoli ceasefire deal.
South Sudan civil war toll estimated at 382,900: study. Nearly 400,000 ‘excess deaths’ caused by South Sudan war.
At least 15 Tuaregs killed in Fulani attack on Mali village.
South Africa's Mbeki blasts ANC for becoming 'black party'.
Tunisia president ends alliance with Ennahdha religious party.
Ahead of vote, pro-democracy activists jailed in DR Congo.
World Bank approves first grants to Somalia in 30 years.
EUROPE
GRU colonel Chepiga revealed as Skripal suspect's 'real identity'.
British turmoil spooks Brussels on Brexit deal chances.
Germany: Merkel won’t call confidence vote after ally ousted.
EU steps up plans for no-deal Brexit as Labour stance alarms capitals.
Merkel ally sent packing in surprising parliamentary group leadership vote.
Kremlin aide says Putin plans to accept invitation to visit Paris on November 11.
Anti-Kremlin activist says he thinks Russian secret service poisoned him.
EU launches Asia strategy to rival China's 'new Silk Road'.
France's Emmanuel Macron uses UN speech to rebuke Trump-style nationalism.
Eying EU, NATO, Macedonians set for referendum on changing state's name.
AMERICAS
BREAKING NEWS: Trump accuses Democrats of 'destroying a man's reputation' over sex attacks on Brett Kavanaugh - as he calls accusations against nominee FALSE but says he COULD change is mind after Christine Ford testifies.
Senate panel to interview Kavanaugh over new allegations: Politico.
Trump says China trying to meddle in U.S. congressional elections.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again.
Trashed by Trump, UN court is asked to investigate Venezuela.
Venezuelan president Maduro says ready to meet Trump face-to-face.
Mexico takes control of Acapulco police force over alleged drug gang infiltration.
Violence, impunity and fear in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Argentines protest IMF austerity measures.
Brazil opinion poll shows Bolsonaro leads Haddad but loses runoff.
Brazil hospital expects to discharge presidential candidate Gomes Wednesday.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Russia's security chief warns Islamic State may repeat Syrian scenario in Afghanistan.
Russia's Security Council secretary points to Taliban's growing military capabilities.
Two arrested in Denmark for attempting to smuggle drones to ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street rally disintegrates shortly before the close.
Nike 'proud' of Kaepernick campaign.
Study: U.S. stands to lose most in trade war with China.
Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger announce their departure from the social media platform.
Ex-Google employee warns of ‘disturbing’ China plans.
1 comment:
After decades of refusals, Japan just announced an agreement to negotiate a bilateral free trade deal with the USA.
What changed Japan's mind that had been closed for decades?
Fear of China.
Trumps willingness to take on China.
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