A top CCP military official threatened to take Taiwan by military force at a recent forum in Beijing. The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of China (Taiwan) responded to the threat by stating that Taiwan is not intimidated and prepared. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the CCP as a troublemaker that undermines peace in the Taiwan Strait and the region. Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of the CCP’s Central Military Commission, said at the 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Oct. 30 that Taiwan is “the core of China’s core interests” and “the ‘one-China principle’ is the general consensus of the international community. No matter who wants to separate Taiwan from China in any form, The CCP military will never agree or show any mercy.”...Read more https://www.theepochtimes.com/china/taipei-responds-to-threat-from-ccp-military-chief-says-ccp-is-endangering-peace-5523009
The Chinese communist regime’s Ministry of National Security has issued a rare warning to punish those who speak negatively about the Chinese economy. China observers believe this shows that the Chinese economy has reached a dangerous point, and that investors no longer have confidence in the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). At the same time, capital flight is accelerating. China’s Ministry of State Security posted an article on its official account on the Chinese social media platform WeChat on Nov. 2, pledging to “actively participate in protecting the country’s financial stability and closely monitor risks in the industry.” It warned that it is necessary to “clearly understand the many risks and challenges facing its financial security.”... 
The Australian government has stated that its relationship with China will not return to what it was in 2016, before the diplomatic fallout between the two sides. This comes as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently visiting China to mend the bilateral relationship and discuss trade issues. Mr. Albanese landed in Shanghai on Nov. 4 evening, marking the first visit of an Australian prime minister to China in seven years. In an interview with Sky News Australia, Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts said the prime minister’s visit was a significant event aiming to deliver the results for the Australian people. “This visit allows for high-level engagement on the issues that matter for Australia. And dialogue in itself is important,” he said....
Leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Friday to begin talks on a possible reciprocal access pact, which would allow their troops to enter each other’s territory, amid concerns over China’s growing assertiveness in the contested South China Sea. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who was on a two-day visit to Manila, met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Nov. 3 for talks on bolstering their countries’ defense ties. The two leaders issued a joint statement (pdf) reaffirming the strategic partnership between their countries and their commitment to maintaining a free and open international order based on the rule of law....