US secretary of state has plenty to discuss in Chinese capital, from human rights issues to trade with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and detained American citizens

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From Ukraine to Taiwan, from Sao Paulo to Denver, menorahs light up Jewish communities as they celebrate the Festival of Lights

War games begin amid increased tension between the West and both Moscow and Beijing after Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Nancy Pelosi's August visit to Taiwan

US Navy notes maneuver is 'routine,' as Chinese military says it is cautioning vessels throughout their journey, remains ready to 'foil any provocations'

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But US president says he doesn't expect any further escalation as Beijing continues exercises around self-ruled island, defying calls to stop

Warning comes as multiple Chinese warships and aircraft cross median line of the Taiwan Strait; Taiwanese army detects 4 drones in vicinity of offshore county

Move comes amid a string of retaliatory measures, including a large-scale live-fire military exercise off coast of Taiwan; Beijing also sanctions US House Speaker

US Secretary of State urges Beijing to back down and reiterates that Nancy Pelosi's visit to Tapei was peaceful and did not represent a change in American policy toward Taiwan